Resources:

    Students and parents may refer to Google Classroom for further assignment information, video demonstrations and presentations. I provide students with a code to view Google Classroom and I will share this code with parents during back to school night or upon request. Please refer to Aeries for any missing assignments and attendance. 

Accolades:

    Our Coyote Academy of Visual and Performing Arts, "CAVPA" has grown tremendously over the years. BPHS is now an Exemplary Arts School, the OC Register has featured my AP Visual Arts courses on numerous occasions in the "Varsity Arts" section and three of our students have been highlighted as artist of the week Evelyn Torres, Dwayne Mosbey and Cameron Deeth. Cameron simultaneously took all three exams and passed with higher than average scores! The Advanced Placement College Board has used one of our art student's portfolio as one of their examples located on their AP Art website. We have also been showcased in the Advanced Placement Art Gallery show, only 33 students in the world are selected annually to be on display. Our AP Art students have a 99% passing over the past 14/16 years. Every year, my students score substantially higher than the national average! Our honored in numerous exhibitions annually. 

We win numerous 1st place awards every year in various art competitions, competing at the highest level. We have won 1st place 3 times in the Congressional Art Show. Yesenia Gomez, Jasmine Mercado-Cruz and Brianna Ibarra won a $500 prize, flights with a companion to Washington D.C. and their artwork hung at the Capital for a year! The visual arts program is thriving.

Biography:

    Inspiring young people through art education has been my passion for over sixteen years. My well rounded background working with young people and diverse art experience has equipped our student's high success rate. I spend my free time traveling the world, admiring diverse arts and cultures, and exploring natural and man-made wonders. I take that experience back with me to my classroom. Seeing all types of art and cultures has equipped me to be a multifaceted artist and an inspiring art educator. I challenge students to see and create art beyond the obvious, and encourage them to explore art’s deeper significance and broaden their vision of art. 

    My love of art started when I was a child. My mother is one of the strongest influences in my life. Her skills as an artist and educator have sculpted my artistic talents throughout the years. She inspires me to see the artistic potential in everything. I have associated with many innovative artists, and I have a large network of art mentors and peers. I believe that an effective art teacher collaborates with other artists to continually expand their students’ minds with inspirational and effective lessons. 

     My artistic experience includes: recycled art, sculpting, photography, graphic design, painting, drawing, murals, printmaking, woodworking, metals and ceramics; all of which my students benefit from every day. I challenge students to strive for excellence; I know they are capable of greatness, and I encourage them to take AP courses. It has been my pleasure to help build a well rounded Fine Arts Program at Buena Park High School. 

I have taught Jr. K-12th grade and three college level fine arts. In 2005, I began teaching elementary and middle school Art, in Huntington Beach for over four years. I was given the opportunity to teach at Buena Park High School in 2009. The 3-D Design course kickstarted my passion to grow the advanced program, we are now an "Exemplary Arts Program." 

        I am currently teaching Beginning Drawing & Painting, Special Studies: Drawing & Painting, 3-D Design and 2-D Design, Advanced Placement: Drawing & Painting, 3-D and 2-D Design. We also have an annual art gallery show and take part in a variety of art shows throughout the year with, and we have a high award success! Over the years I have been the club adviser of: Art Club, Fashion Club, Yearbook Club, Anime Club and Freshman Class Adviser.

Marjorie Ann Brown

AP Fine Arts Teacher & Visual Arts Department Chair

AP Drawing & Painting, AP 2D Design, AP 3D Design, Beginning Drawing & Painting

Email: mbrown@fjuhsd.org