Mrs. Walkowski - Art
twalkowski@southtownscatholic.org
Welcome to Art
I feel fortunate to be a part of the faith-filled community that is Southtowns Catholic School and Blessed John Paul II Parish. The students are at the heart and soul of the school community with their parents and teachers collaborating as catalysts toward the process of excellence in education. I cherish my many years of Catholic education and now have the honor of bringing that faith and knowledge into the classroom.
I am passionate about the visual arts and feel that this is conveyed to my students during our time spent together. I love to see their faces light up when a piece of artwork comes together. They are thrilled and I am too! Each student and their artwork are respected in a safe, consistent, nurturing environment. It is my intent to facilitate each student’s success to his/her highest level. The creative problem solving that takes place in an art lesson generalizes into preparation for real life experiences. Mastery of techniques and media are explored in a developmentally appropriate progression, with an art history component allowing them to converse intelligently about the arts no matter what field they choose to enter.
I approach each child as an individual. Differentiated instruction is a technique that I embrace, as I also have worked with individuals as a Registered Art Therapist. My classes are strictly hands on and I live by the quote, “Tell me and I forget. Show me and I may remember. Involve me and I will understand.” I want the children to know they are valued for their own unique talent, personalities and backgrounds. This is what every artist brings to their work. By incorporating Christian values into our daily routine, we acknowledge one another’s uniqueness and incorporating our God given talents.
I am passionate about the visual arts and feel that this is conveyed to my students during our time spent together. I love to see their faces light up when a piece of artwork comes together. They are thrilled and I am too! Each student and their artwork are respected in a safe, consistent, nurturing environment. It is my intent to facilitate each student’s success to his/her highest level. The creative problem solving that takes place in an art lesson generalizes into preparation for real life experiences. Mastery of techniques and media are explored in a developmentally appropriate progression, with an art history component allowing them to converse intelligently about the arts no matter what field they choose to enter.
I approach each child as an individual. Differentiated instruction is a technique that I embrace, as I also have worked with individuals as a Registered Art Therapist. My classes are strictly hands on and I live by the quote, “Tell me and I forget. Show me and I may remember. Involve me and I will understand.” I want the children to know they are valued for their own unique talent, personalities and backgrounds. This is what every artist brings to their work. By incorporating Christian values into our daily routine, we acknowledge one another’s uniqueness and incorporating our God given talents.