Art

Rebecca Kostreva
  B.A., Carlow College
  Pennsylvania Governor’s School for Arts Educators 2001,     2002, 2003
  Member, PAISTA, PAAET

The O School is a wonderful environment, which embraces and encourages creativity. This makes teaching studio art here an enjoyable job.

Students are told upfront that expectations are high. I lay a ground work of basic rules for accomplishing goals, but I also allow room for creativity. We work hard, but also have fun. We engage a variety of activities: drawing, painting, sculpture, assemblage art. I think it is very important for my students to use their imaginations and not to fear creativity.

As a little side note—My students at the school have embraced many little “friends” in my art room. This all began with my very first field trip to the zoo where I purchased a stuffed monkey. That was 8 years ago. Now my collection has over 75--most of which have been gifts from students.

I respond to E-Mail sent to: kostreva@theoaklandschool.org

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