I am Mrs. Engles, the full time art teacher at Post Road Elementary School.
I have loved art for as long as I can remember. This is me on my first day of Pre-K:
A little more about me...
Education/Experience:
Undergrad - BA University of Richmond, Studio Art/Art History
Grad School - MA Teachers College Columbia University, Art and Art Education
Certified in NY State as a Pre-K-12 Art Educator
Nationally Board Certified Early Elementary/Middle Childhood Art
2008-2014 - Full Time Art Teacher PS 250, Williamsburg, Brooklyn
2014-2016 - Art Teacher Ridgeway and Post Road Elementary Schools, White Plains
2016 - Present - Full Time Art Teacher Post Road Elementary
My Philosophy as An Art Educator:
I have always loved looking at and making art, but I became a visual art teacher so that I could share this passion with young people. My curriculum emphasizes materials-based explorations and process-oriented projects. So that all students can be successful, I strive to give them ample time exploring materials so that they develop a familiarity with these materials, which will in turn provide endless ways for children to express themselves.
It is important to me that my students spend class time looking at and discussing art from a variety of genres, as well as having meaningful art-making experiences with a variety of mediums and materials. I work to create cross-curricular extensions so that students learn that art is not a separate subject, but something that can enrich their learning and growth in all other subject areas. I also strive to create differentiated instruction so that every child, regardless of ability, feels supported and encouraged to make art safely and creatively.
2018-2019 Art Class Schedule:
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Letter
Day
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“A”
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“B”
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“C”
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“D”
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“E”
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“F”
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9:00-9:40
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PREP
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5
Pavletich
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4
Henry
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4
Henry
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4
Cropper
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4
Cropper
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9:45-10:25
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K-2
Passages
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5
Schmidt
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5
Bennett
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5
Bennett
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5
Schmidt
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5
Pavletich
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10:30-11:10
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3
Hamp.
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5
Blue
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5
Red
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5
Red
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3
Hamp.
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5
Blue
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11:15-11:55
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3
Cromer
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3
Cromer
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3
Maldonado
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3
Maldonado
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PREP
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PREP
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12:00-1:00
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LUNCH
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LUNCH
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LUNCH
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LUNCH
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LUNCH
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LUNCH
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1:00-1:40
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1
Red
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1
Red
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1
Sharkey
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1
Andrade
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1
Andrade
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1
Sharkey
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1:45-2:25
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K
Ondo
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PREP
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PREP
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PREP
|
K
Red
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K-2
Passages
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2:30-3:10
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2
Wiggins
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2
Wiggins
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2
McMath
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2
McMath
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2
Red
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2
Red
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