Mrs. Patti Lloyd

Hello! My name is Mrs. Patti Lloyd and I am proud to be an OMS Warcolt! I grew up in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina and  received a Bachelor of Science in Art Education from Western Carolina University.  I have been privileged  to teach 6th-8th Grade Visual Arts in the  Swannanoa Valley since 2004. 

As a life-long art educator and arts advocate, I believe that the arts are an essential part of every child's overall education . I practice an integrative approach to teaching because visual arts is interconnected to math, science, language arts, social studies, and basically all areas of study.   I also believe that arts education is beneficial to a child's academic achievement, social and emotional development and civic engagement. 

My teaching philosophy is very student - centered. In art class, students are provided with many opportunities for critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.  We explore a variety of genres,  methods ,and techniques.