It is my pleasure to be teaching at Chimney Lakes Elementary this year!
This
is my 11th year teaching art in Duval County. I
have lived in Jacksonville for over 30 years.
I grew up in New York state, where I got my Studio Art degree. After I moved to Jacksonville, I pursued my
Elementary Education degree at Jacksonville University with a Master of Art in
Teaching (M.A.T.) And interestingly enough, my father was also an art teacher!
I
belong to NE Florida Art Educators Association, National Art Educators
Association, and formerly to Fiber Artists Network and the local chapter of the
Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. I recently had an article published In “Arts
and Activities” about a lesson I developed based on Mexican wrestling. I also contribute illustrations to the
children’s book series “If Picasso…” about famous artists. These books are sold online as well as art
museum gift shops across the US.
This year, all grades will learn about and create
the art and handcrafts from many different continents and cultures. These
projects will be comprised of both 2-D and 3-D art pieces. Emphasis will be on the Elements of Art and
Principles of Design and vocabulary in keeping with the FL New Generation
Sunshine State Standards. Fifth graders
will take a district Curriculum Guide Assessment at the beginning of the year
and again in May to measure growth. Also, in March, the annual DCPS Elementary
Art Show will be installed at public libraries throughout the city. A juried group of artwork from these shows
will be selected for the Best of Elementary Show in the spring.
