Academy of Dover

Art Class

About the Teacher

My name is Kristina Laird and I am the art teacher here at the Academy of Dover Charter School. I am a recent graduate of Delaware State University and have been with the Academy of Dover since spring 2009. I am certified in art education grades K-12 but particularly enjoy working at the elementary level. I have also studied in Fine Arts at Delaware State University and have experienced a variety of art mediums such as clay, sculpture, textiles and weaving, painting, and drawing. I enjoy and look forward to teaching your children about art history, art appreciation, mediums and materials.

Degrees:

Bachelors in Art Education from Delaware State University
Bachelors in Studio Art from Delaware State University
Persuing a Masters in Art Education from Delaware State University

Classroom Rules and Expectations

Art Room Rules

I will....

1. Listen and follow directions

2. Walk indoors

3. Raise my hand to talk

4. Obey the "Golden Rule"

5. Never argue with classmates or teacher

6. HAVE FUN!!!

Positive Behavior System

Be Safe, Be Respectful and Be Responsible

All students are expected to treat others with respect at all times and to make good choices both in and out of the art classroom. All students are expected to listen and follow directions in order for maximum learning and understanding to take place. Students are exposed to a variety of art materials, tools and processes in which students must be safe, be respectful and be responsible in order to participate.

Classroom rules and expectations are presented on the first day of school and are reviewed after winter and spring break. The Art Room Rules are posted within the art room as well as the PBS guidelines.