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- How is art a meaningful part of education?
- What kinds of materials will students work with?
- How do I contact you with questions &/or comments?
- Answers to assorted random student questions:
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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 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
(see "Sketchbooks" page.)
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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".
Yes, my hair is naturally curly.
Older than you are.
My favorite color is green, all shades.
My favorite "stuff" includes lip gloss, magnets, junk food, Dr. Pepper,
shoes, and candles.
Hook 'em Horns!
I grew up in Lampasas, Texas. (About an hour north of Austin city limits.)
If I weren't an art teacher I'd be a lawyer, a school counselor, an interior
decorator, or a princess.
I'm a Democrat.
I have one pet, a black lab named Layla.
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