Arts Partners Inc

Read what people are saying about our teaching artists and their work with students in the classroom:

"As the students demonstrated their home-made instruments, I could tell they understood the scientific concepts of decibels, frequency, hertz and timbre."  Teacher evaluation of Aaron Fowler’s Science of Sound is All Around Residency with 4th graders at McLean Science and Technology Magnet Elementary

“The Three-Legged Stool project is a creative outlet for students. It ties in with Reading, Writing, Math, Science & Art. This project also opens students’ minds to new ideas, helps them practice listening & following directions skills. Problem solving & learning about science concepts is a plus. With budgets being tight, we are very fortunate to have the opportunity to participate in this high quality & engaging program.”  Marilyn J. Smith & Mickey Dierks, 5th grade teachers at Seal Elementary commenting on Lejean and Lee Shiney's The Three-Legged Stool Residency

“Not only did the program incorporate math and the arts, but the students also had to engage in problem solving and conflict resolution.  From a ‘health’ standpoint, I also appreciated how much the students were kept moving around.”  Amanda Cebula, Arts Partners Board of Directors Member, during Twyla Smith's Moving with Math Residency for 3rd graders at McLean Science and Technology Magnet Elementary School

"I think this is the most focused I've seen some of these kids!”  Staci Lynch, 2nd grade teacher at Payne Elementary, during Susan de Wit’s Pinch Pots Residency.  When Susan said to the class, "We could do fractions again," the students cheered, "Yay!!!"

“Great job! The students loved him and really learned a lot. We were pleased that he incorporated Math with fractions. The students really learned a lot from him.”  Classroom teacher, Melissa Weigant, at McLean Science and Technology Magnet Elementary commenting on Armando Minjarez’s Pinch Pots Residency for 2nd graders