Newton Visual Arts

"Being in Art Class is a wonderful experience. Being able to create feelings through art is amazing. In the art room, everybody is so open minded to everyone else's opinions and feedback and the students help others as much as you need and its just an overall welcoming feeling you get when you walk in." 

Ms. Jesse Andrews - Visual Arts Teacher

My voice mail number is 303-734-6273

My e-mail address is jandrews@lps.k12.co.us

Personal Information:  I have been teaching art for 26 years to both middle and elementary students.  This is my 18th year at Newton.  I am a graduate of the School of Visual Arts in NYC. I went on to earn my Master's Degree in Curriculum Development from St. Michael's College in Colchester, VT.  I am also a National Board Certified teacher.  In my free time you can find me at home with my family.  Mr. Andrews teaches STEM at Newton Middle School.  We have two sons, Kal, who is attending college at CU Boulder, and Weston who is at my alma mater, the School of Visual Art.  I enjoy going to the various museums and galleries that the Denver area has to offer; I also enjoy cooking and baking, running, traveling, reading, hiking, and of course making art!

Visual Art Essential Learning Goals

Standard 1: Observe and Learn to Comprehend

• Art as communication

• Theories and concepts that artist use can help to interpret the how and why of the creation of a work of art

• Art happens within time and place

Standard 2: Envision and Critique to Reflect

• Develop Visual literacy  - how to read the parts of a work of art

• Art provokes problem solving and thinking within the arts and other disciplines

• Reflecting on a work of art embodies the inner quest and relationship for personal knowledge and connection

Standard 3: Invent and Discover to Create

• Art work has intent

• Planning and working through the process is critical

• Utilize the most appropriate technology to achieve your vision

Standard 4: Relate and Connect to Transfer

• Cultural traditions impact art and art impacts cultural traditions

• Visual art experiences are valuable to whatever path you take in life

• Awareness of environment through art

Visual art is a form of communication 

that impacts everyone.