Duneland Elementary Schools
At DSC we feel the elementary level is the ideal place to nurture the natural creative instincts in children. . Our goal is to support students in reaching their creative potential through the exploration of critical thinking, visual literacy and problem solving skills. The elementary visual arts teachers use an interdisciplinary approach connecting the world of art to the student’s world around them.
Our Teachers:
Anne Long
Bailly Elementary • 800 S. 5th Street • Chesterton, IN 46304
Ms. Long has been a DSC teacher since 1999. She received her undergraduate degree from Valparaiso University. Ms. Long enjoys reading, pets and gardening.
Email: anne.long@duneland.k12.in.us
Heather Conners
Brummitt Elementary • 2500 Indian Boundary Road • Chesterton, IN 46304
Ms. Connors has been a DSC teacher since 2019. She received her undergraduate degree from Purdue University. Ms. Connors enjoys working on the potters wheel and making ceramics, organic gardening, and spending time outdoors with her family.
Sue Calkusic
Jackson Elementary • 811 N. 400 E. • Valparaiso, IN 46383
Ms. Calkusic has been a DSC teacher since 2006. She received her undergraduate degree Adelphi University. Ms. Calkusic enjoys triathalons, gardening and animals.
Email: sue.calkusic@duneland.k12.in.us
Aubrey Rose
Liberty Elementary • 50-1 W. 900 North • Chesterton, IN 46304
Ms. Rose has been a DSC teacher since 2016. She received her undergraduate degree from Western Illinois University and her Masters from Northern Illinois University. Miss Rose enjoys playing ukulele, playing board games and rolling sushi.
Twitter: @misartles
Jose Carrillo - Yost Elementary
Yost Elementary • 100 W. Beam Street • Porter, IN 46304
Mr. Carillo has been a DSC teacher since 2015. He received his undergraduate degree from Purdue University. Mr. Carillo enjoys listening to music from all parts of the earth, cooking new dishes, slinging ultimate frisbee discs and beach bumming.
Schedule:
Chesterton Elementary School art classes rotate throughout the year with Music and Physical Education. All students receive art from Kindergarten through 4th grade.
Curriculum is based on Indiana State and National Visual Arts standards.
Duneland School Corporation • 601 West Morgan Ave. • Chesterton, Indiana • 219-983-3600