Art

Ms. Pam
Visual Arts

About Me:
    I believe there is an artist in every student. My job is to expose students to a variety of mediums, techniques, and styles so that they can find success in the arts! I love to learn about art and continually take classes to further my knowledge whether in techniques, skills, and media, or in modern and contemporary art education. I have three kids: Madison, Kendalynn and Spencer. I am married (26 years) to my husband Michael. We have a kitty named Trixie and a goldfish named #4. We love to travel and explore cities.  Boston and Chicago are two of my favorites. In my free time, I love to work with fiber arts.  

Education:
    BA - The University of West Florida

Member:
    National Art Education Association

Teaching Philosophy/Art Curriculum:

    “Teaching for Artist Behavior” modified Choice program with exploring media units and themed art units using media centers of students’ choice.

    Teaching for Artistic Behaviors (TAB), sometimes called Choice-based art, is a nationally recognized educational approach to teaching art. 

    It is inline with Montessori principles:
developing a positive attitude towards art,
helping each child develop self-confidence,
fostering curiosity,
developing habits of initiative and persistence, and
building a habit of concentration and focus

    TAB allows freedom of choice and movement in a prepared environment that is designed to optimize learning.  The art room has wooden bookshelves that house different media centers including drawing, painting, collage, and free-choice.   There is a research bookshelf full of art books including art history, famous master artists, art jobs, and how-to’s that students can access for inspiration.

    Students will be introduced to the 8 Studio Habits of the Mind from Studio Thinking 2: The Real Benefits of Visual Arts Education by Lois Hetland and we will reference them throughout the year.


Develop Craft
Engage and Persist
Envision
Express
Observe
Stretch and Explore
Reflect
Understand Art Worlds

I design learning goals using the National Core Art Standards and the FL State standards: