One of the fondest memories I have from growing up in Oregon was my 6th grade Outdoor School trip to Camp Yamhill. It was a simple 4 day trip to a humble campground in the forests of Western Oregon. We stayed in log cabins that had no heat and maybe a touch of electricity for...
One of the draws toward coming to SCIS was the chance for me to teach middle school art. I had been wanting an opportunity to branch out a bit more in the visual arts and experience the next level of instruction. However, there were some obstacles to overcome, as the MS art program was not...
In middle school art, we finished off the 2011-2012 school year with what turned out to be one of my favorite projects I’ve ever done with my students. We learned about the whimsical and dynamic work of Frank Stella and created assemblages inspired by the actions, movements, and energy of a sporting event. It was...
This year in China has been a trying experience for me in many different ways as I have been challenged personally and professionally more than in previous years. With my recent experience In Dubai, I had grown accustomed to a certain level of comfort that I did not become fully aware of until stepping in...
Middle school students engaged in a project that pulled together the use of line, pattern, color, and drawing to convey expression. There were several levels to the process, which all came together beautifully in the end. Students first developed design ideas in their sketchbooks – using principles of design such as pattern, movement, and balance...
