How do you deal with safety in the classroom?

Safety rules and values will be addressed at the very start of the school year.  Safety hazards and what materials are off limits will be addressed at the beginning of the class. Procedures for use of materials like oil paints and turpentine will be documented and logged. Demonstrations will be executed for every project so that when dealing with x-acto knives and other potential dangerous materials, students will know how to properly use them. Materials that are off limits will be pointed out to the students right away and will be color coded. Violation of classroom safety rules will not be tolerated. Any improper use of of materials or violating safety rules tells me that the students should not be participating in that part of the lesson.

Interview Question: If I'm a student in your art class, what can I expect to see or do on the first day?

Students can expect to feel welcome upon entering my art class on the first day. I plan on greeting them as they enter the room. Posters, bulletins, and signs will be all around the room that will address what we will be learning, class rules, and expectations. With a bright learning environment I hope for them to be inspired to learn. 
After they are all seated I will introduce myself, and tell them a bit about myself. I think this is important for all ages to be teaching, so the students get a sense of your personality, your interests and what you're class is going to be about. It's important for them to get a sense of who you are so that they can connect with you on levels other than art.
Ice breaker activities can also be helpful. Students can introduce themselves to the class, say one interesting them about themselves, and what they hope to learn from the class. 
From there, I would go over my expectations of the class, and what expectations they have of me. I want them to know that I consider their opinions and ideas. 

Current status in my journey to being an art teacher

ARTED 208 was the best experience I've had along my journey thus far. That practicum course has helped me become much more confident in my artistic and teaching abilities. It made me really realize all of the other responsibilities that come with being a teacher besides just teaching. I've found it extremely beneficial and I'm excited for ARTED 308 so I can continually feel more prepared for student teaching.

Last semester I built a strong relationship with my cooperating teacher who's class I observed. We've kept in touch since and he's asked me to student teach with him, which was the most rewarding part of the entire experience. I hope to have another positive relationship with my cooperating teacher this semester.

I would love to student teach with my cooperating teacher from my last practicum course and after teach out of state. I would like to teach in different areas other than the Midwest so I can gain knowledge and experience in different environments.