This page contains answers to Frequently Asked Questions of students and 
parents.

1. How is art a meaningful part of education?
2. What kinds of materials will students work with?
3. How do I contact you with questions &/or comments?
4. Answers to assorted random student questions:

How is art a meaningful part of education?

Art is a great form of expression, and it is an emotional outlet 
and relaxation tool for students.

Art education emphasizes creativity and critical thinking, tools 
that are essential to your child's success in ALL subjects.  

Art is part of a "well-rounded" education, an education 
that provides diverse, hand-on learning opportunities.  Art 
students are engaged learners.

Art class is a safe environment in which to experiment with new 
ideas.  Students are encouraged to take risks.  If a project 
fails... we create another one.  The process and product are BOTH 
important.

Many students who struggle with "core" academics find success in 
art.  Students see visual proof of their improvement as the year 
progresses.

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What kinds of materials will students work with?

Students will work with pencils, colored pencils, markers, pen & 
ink, paints (acrylics, watercolors, oil pastels), charcoals, 
chalk pastels, printmaking, collage, cut paper, junk sculpture, 
papier mache', clay, and other media depending on grade level.  
Students are also required to keep a sketchbook.

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How do I contact you with questions &/or comments?

My e-mail is:  kristin_berry@roundrockisd.org

My phone extension/voice mail # is: (512)428-2737 

Also, feel free to send a note to class or to my office mailbox 
if you don't have phone and/or e-mail access at home.

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Answers to assorted random student questions:

I'm 5'11", and yes, I know that's "really tall for a girl."

Yes, my hair is naturally curly.  Nope, no time to straighten it.

Older than you are!

My favorite color is green, all shades.

My favorite things include: lip gloss, magnets, junk food 
(working on that!), Dr. Pepper (quit drinking caffeine as my '09 
New Year's resolution... so far, so good), shoes, and candles.

Hook 'em Horns!  

I grew up in Lampasas, Texas.  (About an hour north on 183 from 
Austin city limits.)

If I weren't an art teacher I'd be a school counselor, a lawyer, 
an interior decorator, or a princess.

I'm a Democrat.

My kids are Shelbi (11) and Braxton (4).

I have one pet, a black lab named Layla.

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