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Bio
Years teaching: 29 years
Years at Denny: 20 years
Favorite books: This Much I Know is True, Memoirs of a Geisha, Kite Runner, The Secret Life of Bees etc, too many!!
Hobbies : Painting, music, baking/cooking, yoga/pilates, swimming, book club, bike riding….. my dog “Minnie” !!

Standards Taught in Class (EALR level, not GLE level)
The student understands and applies arts knowledge and skills
The student demonstrates thinking skills using artistic processes
The student communicates through the arts
The student makes connections within and across the arts, to connect with other disciplines, life, cultures, and work.

Course Description
· Short overview: Within the 18 week framework, the students will be taught art concepts and vocabulary; organize arts elements, forms, and/or principles into creative works; interpret works by developing a personal approach to the work; will be exposed to arts styles from various artists, cultures, and times, and develop a personal aesthetic criteria to communicate artistic choices.

· Special projects, or other unique experiences as a part of class: The students will work on several art projects involving mostly drawing and painting. The theme of the artwork will vary…samples include: fish/bird montages, portraits, calligraphy. Grid art, 3-D paintings, perspective etc. We will also explore multicultural arts, and art history.

· Expected Outcomes (As a result of taking this class, a student will be able to…) Understand and apply arts concepts and vocabulary, develop drawing and controlled painting skills, and apply a creative process in the art projects

· Assessment: Visual assessment ….did the student follow the project guidelines? Also, test taking…

· Materials used (Specifically mentioning multicultural materials): Using videos, books, posters etc. students will be exposed to, and identify techniques from various artist, cultures, and times.

· Other? My class expectations are for the students to attain a high level of involvement, participation, and achievement. I want them to enjoy working on the projects, and have fun, while being knowledgeable, and understand the basic elements and principles of art in a comprehensive and sequential program that supports them. The “ARTS” influence and contribute to our lives and our communities. The arts support our basic needs spiritually, emotionally, physically, and intellectually. A positive artistic learning experience that overlaps into other core curriculum areas helps children get better grades in all subjects and on tests. I want the students to enjoy art and have fun in this class. I encourage my students to take their projects home to share.