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Glynis Raisch has been teaching art to students in grades K-8 at St. Genevieve School in Flourtown, PA for the past 10 years. A designer, seamstress, painter, dreamer, and animal lover, Glynis holds a BFA in Graphic Design from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA.

Her teaching philosophy is centered on nurturing a love and appreciation for the creative process. Through a variety of projects, materials, and tools, she encourages students to explore their creativity and develop new skills. Glynis believes that drawing is a vital tool for self-expression, fostering both strong observational abilities and problem-solving skills. She strives to instill a lasting appreciation for art that students will carry with them beyond the classroom.

Outside of teaching, Glynis can often be found in her basement studio, where she works on a variety of projects, with her most recent focus being papier maché sculptures. She is also an active member of the Cheltenham Center for the Arts and Artessa Alliance, an award-winning group of women visual artists in the Philadelphia area.

Summer kids camp art instructor:

• Summer art workshops for kids at the CO Lab Glenside, 2023-2025

• Summer Kids Camp art teacher at Camp Anglewood, 2022

• Summer Kids Camp art teacher at Cheltenham Center for the Arts, 2019

• Sculpture garden school visitation art teacher at Abington Art Center, 2014-2016

Teacher classes and workshops attended:

• Summer Educator Institute - Arts Integration for Diverse Learners, The BARNES Museum, July 2024

• Printmaking in the classroom, Teacher Workshop, Woodmere Art Museum, 2024

• Art & Literature: A Reflection of History, Teacher Workshop, Woodmere Art Museum, 2023

• STEM Symposium, MCIU, 2017