"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 24 years to both middle and elementary students. This is my 16th 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 is a junior at AHS. 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!
To find ideas for projects or inspiration for using materials, please use this website:
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.
Contributions
The art studio is always grateful for contributions such as:
Tissues
Small Wooden Boxes
Items that can be Upcycled
Mat board
Scrap wood (2x4, odd shapes and sizes)
Buttons
Hardboard or other large pieces of wood
Your personal time volunteering, either in the classroom or with mounting and setting up displays of student work is also welcome and greatly appreciated. If you are interested in helping in the art room please send me an email.
Thank you!