Collaborations with Students
COLLABORATION AND TRANSFERENCE: 6TH GRADE ADVISORY USING MARY BREYS "SCALES"
COLLABORATION AND TRANSFERENCE: 6TH GRADE ADVISORY USING MARY BREYS "SCALES"
OCTOBER 2019
Jessica Hernandez attended the presentation Mary Brey and I gave during the Tri-Association conference. Our focus was t o use what Mary refers to as "life scales" to check in with students on their well being.
Jessica Hernandez attended the presentation Mary Brey and I gave during the Tri-Association conference. Our focus was t o use what Mary refers to as "life scales" to check in with students on their well being.
Jessica has taken the idea of the scales and created a lesson to share with the 6th grade team during Advisory. The students will be introduced to the scales and then be asked to create their own scales as well.
Jessica has taken the idea of the scales and created a lesson to share with the 6th grade team during Advisory. The students will be introduced to the scales and then be asked to create their own scales as well.
COLLABORATION WITH BARBARA SUNDAY AND AP ART AND DESIGN
COLLABORATION WITH BARBARA SUNDAY AND AP ART AND DESIGN
SEPTEMBER 2019
I was fortunate enough to have Barbara Sunday come to my AP Art and Design class. During this time she had 1 on 1 conversations with my students about their portfolios. She gave them insights and input as well as direction on where to go with their work. the students were very receptive and open to listening and discussing their work. It was one of the best professional development opportunities I've ever had for myself and my students.
I was fortunate enough to have Barbara Sunday come to my AP Art and Design class. During this time she had 1 on 1 conversations with my students about their portfolios. She gave them insights and input as well as direction on where to go with their work. the students were very receptive and open to listening and discussing their work. It was one of the best professional development opportunities I've ever had for myself and my students.
COLLABORATION AND TRANSFERENCE: 8TH GRADE CHOICE LEARNING
COLLABORATION AND TRANSFERENCE: 8TH GRADE CHOICE LEARNING
JUNE 2019
During the Live Curious, Go Beyond Conference, I gave a workshop called "The Visual Art Journal", Zennhya Escamilla attended my workshop and loved it.
During the Live Curious, Go Beyond Conference, I gave a workshop called "The Visual Art Journal", Zennhya Escamilla attended my workshop and loved it.
The 8th Grade Team, at the end of the year, had a week called " Choice Learning". During this week the students had the choice of attending different workshops. Zennhya asked me if she could do a short version of my workshop with her 8th grade students and I was very happy about it!
The 8th Grade Team, at the end of the year, had a week called " Choice Learning". During this week the students had the choice of attending different workshops. Zennhya asked me if she could do a short version of my workshop with her 8th grade students and I was very happy about it!
Here are some examples of the work produced by the students.
Here are some examples of the work produced by the students.
COLLABORATION WITH EL 107
COLLABORATION WITH EL 107
2018-19 SCHOOL YEAR
During the 2018-19 school year I was one of teachers who were invited to give monthly feedback about each publication of El 107 magazine.
During the 2018-19 school year I was one of teachers who were invited to give monthly feedback about each publication of El 107 magazine.
COLLABORATION WITH PAULINA MORALES: MURAL PAINTING
COLLABORATION WITH PAULINA MORALES: MURAL PAINTING
MARCH 2019
Paulina Morales, a current 10th grader, approached to me ask for my help in this project. Pau and I worked together on the design and colors for the mural.
Paulina Morales, a current 10th grader, approached to me ask for my help in this project. Pau and I worked together on the design and colors for the mural.
A group of students led by her painted a mural in a public elementary school in the Monterrey.
A group of students led by her painted a mural in a public elementary school in the Monterrey.
COLLABORATION WITH MS SCIENCE: EXTREME WEATHER SHELTERS
COLLABORATION WITH MS SCIENCE: EXTREME WEATHER SHELTERS
FEBRUARY 2019
Josh Almoite asked for volunteers to evaluate and give feedback to his students regarding the Extreme Weather Shelters they created. The students had to do research about a certain region and the type of extreme weather they experienced year long. They were prepared with presentations and 3D models. It was a good experience for us and them.
Josh Almoite asked for volunteers to evaluate and give feedback to his students regarding the Extreme Weather Shelters they created. The students had to do research about a certain region and the type of extreme weather they experienced year long. They were prepared with presentations and 3D models. It was a good experience for us and them.
COLLABORATION WITH STUDENTS
COLLABORATION WITH STUDENTS
FEBRUARY 2019
These four students asked for my help with the creation of this painting.
These four students asked for my help with the creation of this painting.
They are currently in the Marketing class and created this piece for Live Curious, Go Beyond 2019, so that attendees can take a photo and upload it to social media to create more hype related to the event.
They are currently in the Marketing class and created this piece for Live Curious, Go Beyond 2019, so that attendees can take a photo and upload it to social media to create more hype related to the event.
EXPERT ADVISER: AP RESEARCH
EXPERT ADVISER: AP RESEARCH
NOVEMBER 2018
Tania de la Garza is currently my student in AP Studio Art 2D Design. She has expressed interest in pursuing a career in the Arts and is exploring her options to decide which path she will take.
Tania de la Garza is currently my student in AP Studio Art 2D Design. She has expressed interest in pursuing a career in the Arts and is exploring her options to decide which path she will take.
She approached me to ask if I would be her Expert Adviser on her AP Research class and project and of course I said yes.
She approached me to ask if I would be her Expert Adviser on her AP Research class and project and of course I said yes.
Tania's presentation took place on April 9, 2019. She was eloquent and on point. She went through her entire process and was able to answer the questions from the panel committee.
Tania's presentation took place on April 9, 2019. She was eloquent and on point. She went through her entire process and was able to answer the questions from the panel committee.
Congratulations Tania!
Congratulations Tania!
DISPLAY CASES FOR STUDENT WORK
DISPLAY CASES FOR STUDENT WORK
ONGOING
This year the Fine Arts Department was able to purchase five display boards that will replace the old ones we have been using.
This year the Fine Arts Department was able to purchase five display boards that will replace the old ones we have been using.
We have started using them and the student work is beautifully displayed. One of the main reasons we purchased these boards is because of the ease of rolling them out and the setup of the artwork.
We have started using them and the student work is beautifully displayed. One of the main reasons we purchased these boards is because of the ease of rolling them out and the setup of the artwork.
Many students and teachers have made positive comments about them. I am also encouraging teachers from other disciplines to use them for their classes and student work. These are collaborative display panels for all in the MSHS building.
Many students and teachers have made positive comments about them. I am also encouraging teachers from other disciplines to use them for their classes and student work. These are collaborative display panels for all in the MSHS building.
TEACHER COLLABORATION WITH 8TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES + ART
TEACHER COLLABORATION WITH 8TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES + ART
SEPTEMBER 2018
During the first week of September, Zennhya Escamilla, 8th grade Social Studies, asked me if I could help her revamp the section for Renaissance Art that she teaches.
During the first week of September, Zennhya Escamilla, 8th grade Social Studies, asked me if I could help her revamp the section for Renaissance Art that she teaches.
The objective of the class was to use executive functions (memory, planing, organizing) to compare Medieval and Renaissance Art characteristics and have students use Social-Emotional skills (help students to work as a team and feel comfortable and safe)
The objective of the class was to use executive functions (memory, planing, organizing) to compare Medieval and Renaissance Art characteristics and have students use Social-Emotional skills (help students to work as a team and feel comfortable and safe)
Comments from the students:
Comments from the students:
*We had fun while showing knowledge (analyzing images) by playing games while applying skills learned in class, like following instructions/rubric
*We had fun while showing knowledge (analyzing images) by playing games while applying skills learned in class, like following instructions/rubric
*It was very important to read the instructions carefully
*It was very important to read the instructions carefully
Debriefing: Students became aware that in order to be successful, they had to work as a team
Debriefing: Students became aware that in order to be successful, they had to work as a team
