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Art teacher to pass on artistic passion
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Written by Sarah deLanda
Art teacher Robin Downey is among the newest members of the WHS staff. Last year, she was an art teacher at Centerville Junior High School. The transition between two age groups is virtually unnoticeable to her. No matter how old her students are, she recognizes that they are capable of producing high-quality work when given the right tools.
Having been a teenager herself when she discovered her passion for art, she understands the importance of encouragement and challenge for her students.
I’m hoping that [this art class] is going to bring their skill level out… That’s the beauty of being a teacher,” Downey said.
To her, it is an extremely rewarding profession; being able to foster the skills of students and watch them grow as artists is important to her. This year, her students will create self portraits, learn different art elements and designs, and better develop their thought process behind creating art, among other things.
The students are going to be working with quite a few mediums, and she seems pretty enthusiastic about it. She partially attributes this to the environment of Washington High School itself.
“I think the kids here just seem like they’re really good kids. I feel really safe here,” Downey said.
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