About Me

My name is Larissa Ottinger and I am an art teacher at Cane Ridge High School. I love art, my students, my school and our great city! There is so much to see and do here in Nashville that an artist could never be bored here!

I have been an artist and creative person all my life. I was fortunate to receive private art lessons from elementary through grade school. While this might seem like a luxury, many free and inexpensive programs exist, and most programs offer scholarships, too.

I graduated from Brackenridge High School in San Antonio, TX and received a four-year scholarship to study art at the University of Texas at Austin. I have also recently completed my Master's of Arts in Learning and Teaching from Lipscomb University.

In addition to sharing my love of art with my students, I am also excited to help teenagers prepare for the next steps in life, such as college. Let me know if you have questions about scholarships, schools, or other programs!