Arts Express: What You Did and What You Said!

Pictures & Quotes from the 2014 Summer Conference 

Thank you for your feedback! Here are just some of the things you said. In addition, we captured art making, music making, dancing, and drama as you increased your ability to integrate the arts into education. We loved what we saw and wanted to share!

“Arts should be a daily experience!” - North Elementary, Iron District

Teachers participate in Diane Asay's "Making Art for the Fun of It!" class.

“The presenters are always amazing!" - Jordan School District

Dancing around the gym with Linda Gold as Paul Nance helps integrate science concepts.

“I loved the strategies using the arts that will reinforce the concepts students are learning.” - Discovery Elementary, Uintah School District

“I love the hands-on classes! Make and take format gave me an example so I could implement.” - ARTS Express Participant

Paul Nance instructing on forces in our environment

“I loved every session I attended. All the presenters were great. All topics discussed were very relevant to me and things I wanted to get more ideas for ways to teach.” - Pahvant Elementary, Sevier School District

“No matter how many years we teach there is always something new to  learn and use in your teaching. Awesome lessons!” - Eastlake Elementary, Jordan School District

Teachers try their hands at lessons they will later be able to use in their classroom.

“It is vital to send teachers to this conference.” - Silver Crest Elementary, Jordan School District

Riverton High School art teacher Robyn Harris demonstrates her portraiture skills to groups of passing participants. Many stopped to look at the resident artists and listen to wonderful musicians.

“This is the most inspirational program. Every teacher should go next year!” - Navigator Pointe Academy
 

Keynote Speaker Michael Bahr taught a drama class on "Harnessing the Natural Power of Play" through an integrated curriculum which had all the teachers on their feet having fun.

“It is worth it. New, fun ideas and concepts  that are simple but have potential for lots of fun and big impact on learning the curriculum in the classroom.” - Jordan School District

Music master Sylvia Munsen leads the participants in rhythm exercise.

“New ideas of introducing creativity back in the classroom.” - Canyon Crest Elementary, Provo City School District

“All teachers should go!” - ARTS Express Participant

Displaying self portrait from a class that combined drama and art. The teachers acted out facets of their personality and then drew with that emotion. This teacher felt shy and introverted.

“This helped me to realize the importance of  ‘STEAM’ in education. Children need to move.” - Rosecrest Elementary, Granite School District

“Every presenter got us up and moving. They were passionate about  what they were teaching as well as very knowledgeable." - Salem Elementary, Nebo School District

The CityJazz band came to entertain us after our first day's classes.

“Thank you for letting me go to this. It always helps my self-esteem and therefore makes a better teacher of me. I am an arts advocate!” - South Jordan Elementary, Jordan School District

Teaching music with a twist: Crystal Melander and Courtney Johnson combined their knowledge to prepare this fun "Mathematics in Motion" lesson.

“Thank you for providing me with this opportunity to sharpen my own saw and rejuvenate my teaching.” - Terra Linda Elementary, Jordan School District

Energetic teachers beat out the numbers of equations on yoga balls to integrate the sensory stimulus of music with their mastery of math.

“Every teacher from our school that has attended has been given many ideas and tools to improve teaching. Each has been truly enriched. I want my principal to attend next year.” - Nebo School District

Cally Flox, director of the ARTS Partnership, introduces the Informance Show. This reviewed the last day of classes and gave participants a chance to show one another what they had learned.

“The arts move and expand all the  minds big or small.” - Backman Elementary, Salt Lake School District

Ukranian decorated eggs by Ingrid Hersman. She shared her skills as she taught many teachers this art form.

“Every teacher NEEDS this experience.” - Eastlake Elementary, Jordan School District

Teachers dance at the Informance, integrating science principles of water movement.

“Arts Express is a great tool to teach teachers how to integrate the arts in their classroom.” - Eaglecrest Elementary, Alpine School District

Informance musical performance with handmade trumpets.