The relationship between teacher and student is the most important for all ages. Committed to be a lifelong learner in all experiences, I am sensitive to create art explorations to stretch engagement and meet individual goals. You will see high engagement of students in a variety of studio spaces.
The mobile trailer was the catalyst that transformed my pedagogy shift from DBAE to Maker Centered Learning through TAB: Teaching for Artistic Behavior. Here I am observing first grade students explore the printing tools.
Classroom studio community is initiated in art with Back to School Banners. Each homeroom selects an animal and personal character they hope to develop. Banners are shared at morning meeting outside with a special chant or poem, then displayed outside of homeroom.
The students embraced the opportunity to gather at art centers with specific materials to explore independently and collaboratively.
The annual Faculty Pop Portrait Project for our new members and for our new building we are excited to be in together.
Inspired by artist Martin Puryear's work, I created an observation circle for First grade to identify the circle shape in a variety of everyday objects.
New Building gallery space to set aside time for observational drawing and classroom critiques
Anti-Bully "Im your Buddy" bracelet and badge initiative for students to stand up as leaders to lean on.
Inclusive art classes of special needs students: Jack and Adam leap to painting their portraits after weeks of choosing to use markers at the drawing center. They are thrilled and engaged beyond measure!
Guiding fourth grade students to find balance in a variety of sculptures through observation and discussion. Mann art installation of wood parts organized in a wind pattern.
Observation counter is themed each month by color for students as an extended choice of the drawing center
Third graders navigate how to support each other in their art community during screen printing at the printmaking center! Tree slices are color coded to show storage of each art center. Gray is printmaking.
Thoughtful spacial organization and careful modeling of art centers during first six weeks promotes independent students.
Guest artist from Ghana enlightens students awareness of textiles as symbol of culture, community and connection
Fifth graders annually create the backdrop in art for the musical in May. They love to sing the show tunes as they work. Art assistant Donna joins the crew!
The backdrops for the annual spring musicals are of grand scale. All students have a hand in design and color application.
Portfolio Week, four times a year, students select one art piece to upload and document with artist statement on Artsonia, an online student gallery.
Fourth grade peer assessment of collograh prints at art gallery round table
4th grade choice in action!
Current Fourth grade class launches graffiti wall during their last advisory as rising Fifth graders. Using Frances Scott Key Bridge as our location, students tag the bridge with their name and inspiring words (in progress) like "Shine, Be Kind, & Be Yourself!"
"Nevertheless She Persisted: A musical journey of the suffragette movement" Third - Fifth Grade 2017
Suffragettes catching the train to Washington DC. Drawing by autistic student in 4th grade with his love of trains.
Suffragettes mission accomplished in the Wilson presidency.
Suffragettes take it to The White House
As many important issues are brought to the table, the kitchen is still the hub as in the past.
Suffragette Alice Paul leads the movement at Seneca Falls.
Alice Paul Headquarters
1st grade visits Tower 2: Alexander Calder at the National Gallery
Phoebe sees the sun or maybe something shiny in a curious location.
Rachel picks up the pattern of wavy lines.
Second graders organize pink petals of spring in a nest of fall leaves.
Third graders build a canal for a new civilization
On a nature hike students design sculptures that can be "Left Behind" using natural materials.
Seascapes offered to adults in personal Poolhouse Studio
