If you need to get in touch with me for any reason:
kiersten.elken@visitationbvmschool.org
My name is Kiersten Elken, and this is my third year teaching. I graduated from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania in 2021 and studied art education. I knew I wanted to be an art teacher since my senior year of high school when I student taught at Tredyffrin Easttown Middle School. In college, I student taught at Collegium Charter Middle School, Oak Park Elementary School, and Spring Ford High School. I love teaching because of the meaningful connections I make and the positive impact I have on others. In my classroom we have class pets. My tank is home to Usagi the betta fish and many snails.
Beyond being a teacher, I am also an artist. I create weavings on a floor loom and build abstract canvases to create 3D paintings. I have studied photography, sculpture, drawing, painting, textiles, and many more mediums. I am so excited to teach a variety of mediums to my classes. Expect to see new projects and your old favorites.