About Mrs. Tyler

I am so excited to begin my fifth year teaching art at North Columbia Elementary.  I have been teaching art for nineteen  years, ten of which were in Columbia County.  I began by teaching at the High School level, but realized quickly that my heart was with the little ones.  

I knew from a young age that I enjoyed creative thinking and making .  However, it wasn't until I was encouraged by my high school teacher that I wanted to pursue art.  I went on to Piedmont College to major in studio art, with a painting concentration.  I can remember helping others in the studio and my favorite professor telling me, "you are meant to be a teacher."  Those words motivated me to receive a B.A. in Studio Art and an M.A.T. in Art Education. I'm thankful for the encouragement that I received from my teachers and my family that helped guide me to a such a fulfilling career.

When I'm not teaching, I am spending time with my family.  I have been married to my husband, Jeff, for nineteen years.  We have two beautiful children, Will, 16 and Emmy,12 and a boykin spaniel named Charlie.  

My belief is that art is for everyone.  I hope to instill knowledge, creative thinking and an appreciation for the arts in each of my NCE artists.