About+Mrs.+Peterson

==== Hello! I would like to welcome parents and students to the AST Elementary art site, and let you know a little bit about me. First of all, I LOVE art! That is why I became an art teacher. It is also why I continue to create my own artwork. I work mostly with clay, as you can see in the examples below. But I also like to draw, paint and work with fabric. ====
 * About Mrs. Peterson**


 * Mrs. Peterson's art work**

As an art teacher, I enjoy working with students of all different ages. This is my third year teaching elementary art here at the American School. Before teaching here, I taught art to high school students in Texas for five years. Check out this link to see some of the amazing artworks that my high school students created! [|High School Gallery]

In my art classes I teach students to be creative, take risks and try new things. That is how we learn and grow! Students use art to express their identities and ideas. They learn the design and technical skills that they need to help show those ideas successfully. We use art to further explore what students are learning about in their other classes, enhancing their learning. Students are exposed to art from around the world. They learn how to appreciate design qualities, look for meaning, and express their opinions about the artworks they see. All of these skills help build student confidence. And most importantly, art class is a warm and welcoming place, where all students are successful.

Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions, concerns or suggestions you might have. My email address can be found in the faculty section of the AST website.