All classes from Kinder to 7/8 began the school year creating their own, unique fish to contribute to the wall. Our banner reads: We May Be Different Fish, But in this School, We Swim Together. We read the book Only One You by Linda Kranz, and talked about how important it is to be yourself, and love who you are. The students enjoy finding their fish, among the hundreds swimming on our wall!
Let me introduce myself, my name is Stormy Olsen and I am new to ASU Prep this year. I previously taught at San Tan Elementary in the Higley District. Prior to becoming a highly qualified art teacher, I spent many years working in the Chandler Unified School District as a Para Educator, a Substitute Teacher, and a Long Term Sub. My favorite jobs were teaching art as a long term sub, and that ultimately helped me make the decision to enter the Teacher Education program to be certified in teaching what I have loved since a child: Art. I pursued an art degree from ASU in the early 90s, and feel like I am finally fulfilling my purpose, sharing my love of art with youngsters. Coming to ASU Prep, I am learning a lot of new names, and getting to know each child. I have a lot of fun things planned for this year. I am very proud to share our adventures in the art room on our Instagram page. Please follow @asu.prep.art to see what we are doing. Last week we had a BIG surprise! I teach my classes about the book Beautiful Oops by Barney Saltzberg. It's all about celebrating mistakes. Well, the one and only, Barney Saltzberg himself saw it, and asked if he could send something to us at school! So I private messaged the address at school, and a few days later, a packaged arrived with an autographed poster, an original "Oops" artwork, bookmarks, pencils, and a very kind note. He was so happy to hear that we use his book in our classroom. I usually do a whole unit with my first graders on making art from oopses. It's so much fun! I am already loving ASU Prep! This is going to be a great year!!
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Mrs. OlsenI teach art to Kinders through 8th graders at ASU STEM Academy at the Polytechnic Campus. Archives
March 2018
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