Grace Otten (aka Teacher G) is an experimental maker that works across a chaotic range of mediums. They shine a spotlight on the inherent drama of life primarily through sculpture and video performance.

Tr. G received their BFA in Studio Arts and a minor in Art History from the University of North Texas in 2020 and a MFA in Studio Arts from Syracuse University in 2024. They have shown artwork in Texas, New York, Germany, and Kosovo. They have had various roles within the art world such as; curator, gallery manager, studio assistant, graphic designer, artist in residence, and most importantly, an art teacher.

Since 2022, Tr. G has been teaching art in upper elementary and university classrooms, with local arts organizations, and now, at Austin Achieve High School! They believe everyone should have the opportunity to learn art not only to develop creativity and skill, but to use art as a way to expand one's worldview and connect with others. 

This is Mrs. Temple's 15th year in Education, and her 13th year at Austin Achieve Public Schools. Ms. Temple is a founding teacher at Austin Achieve and has started both the Elementary and High School Visual Art programs. Additionally, Ms. Temple created and has lead the District-wide Fine Arts Showcase since 2021.

She graduated with a BFA in Art Education from Texas Christian University where she emphasized in Printmaking and Painting.  She recently and earned her Masters Degree from Teachers College at Columbia University in Studio Art for Art Educators with an emphasis in Painting 

" I believe that there should be access to the same high quality education across this city.  My goal as an educator is to give back in my own community in hopes of it becoming an even better place one day.  Through Art, we can transform the way our students communicate important pieces of their lives and process the world around them." 

This is Mrs. Temple's 15th year in Education, and her 13th year at Austin Achieve Public Schools. Ms. Temple is a founding teacher at Austin Achieve and has started both the Elementary and High School Visual Art programs. Additionally, Ms. Temple created and has lead the District-wide Fine Arts Showcase since 2021.

She graduated with a BFA in Art Education from Texas Christian University where she emphasized in Printmaking and Painting.  She recently and earned her Masters Degree from Teachers College at Columbia University in Studio Art for Art Educators with an emphasis in Painting 

" I believe that there should be access to the same high quality education across this city.  My goal as an educator is to give back in my own community in hopes of it becoming an even better place one day.  Through Art, we can transform the way our students communicate important pieces of their lives and process the world around them."