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Welcome!  My name is Ms. Elliott and this is my sixth year teaching at Highland Park Middle School in the Middle Years Programme of International Baccalaureate.  I have been a middle school visual art educator for twelve years, both in Minneapolis and Saint Paul.  I majored in studio art and art history at the University of Iowa and earned my Masters in Education from the U of M.

On this site, you will find a description of art classes offered, as well as student examples.  On the sidebar to the right, please take a moment to explore a few art-related websites.  The Twin Cities is a thriving art community and you will find information on current arts events in the area, in addition to learning resources related to the arts.

Assessment Criteria
A - Knowing and Understanding Art

B - Developing Skills in Art

C - Thinking Creatively

D - Responding to Art

Common Inquiry Questions

• What is real?
• How do we record?
• Why and how do we create?
• What is important to me?
• How does art impact society and culture?  How is art a reflection of society and culture?