Mary Arnold: artist, teacher, and mother.
I am currently an art coordinator in the public school system. I also teach an art class for educators at Indiana University Southeast. I graduated from Purdue University in 2004 with a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts with an emphasis in painting and a Bachelor’s degree in Education. I obtained a Master’s degree in Education from Indiana University Southeast in the summer of 2010. Over the past 8 years, I’ve taught pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.
Why the vision of Creative Kids? As a mom, I began looking for enriching activities for my children to participate in. I noticed that there were very few activities, if any at all, for children under the age of 3 or 4 dealing with fine arts. Having worked with children 4 years old and up, I noticed a great need for more activities that engage fine motor skills for toddlers. Children today have a very hard time tying their shoes, holding a pencil, and cutting with scissors. My vision for Creative Kids is to help bridge the gap students have with their fine motor skills in a fun and creative way.
I also have a passion to help children become critical creative thinkers. I believe children need a quality fine arts program to help them use their brain to the fullest potential. I am confident that I can unleash your child’s inner artist and fill your life and your walls with color and creativity.
Why the vision of Creative Kids? As a mom, I began looking for enriching activities for my children to participate in. I noticed that there were very few activities, if any at all, for children under the age of 3 or 4 dealing with fine arts. Having worked with children 4 years old and up, I noticed a great need for more activities that engage fine motor skills for toddlers. Children today have a very hard time tying their shoes, holding a pencil, and cutting with scissors. My vision for Creative Kids is to help bridge the gap students have with their fine motor skills in a fun and creative way.
I also have a passion to help children become critical creative thinkers. I believe children need a quality fine arts program to help them use their brain to the fullest potential. I am confident that I can unleash your child’s inner artist and fill your life and your walls with color and creativity.
Sara Elmore
Sara Elmore currently instructs art education in the New Albany Floyd Count School Corporation. She has her teaching certificate and taught art last year in Owensboro, Kentucky. She is an awards winning Kentucky State Fair Artist, with a passion for the arts.
Elizabeth Hertle
Elizabeth Hertle currently instructs art education in the New Albany Floyd Count School Corporation. Elizabeth worked as an interior designer for twelve years for National City Bank. She graduated with a bachelors degree from University of Louisville in the Fine Arts. Elizabeth has worked in the schools for the past ten years with a variety of ages and subject matter. She loves working with kids and continues to enhance her creative skills.
Melody Woolsey
Melody recieved her bachelors degree in ceramics from Inidana University Southeast. She has worked with the Floyd County School System for over five years. She currently instucts art classes for elementary ages students in Floyd County. She loves working with children, especially the younger ages, because they have so much to teach us daily.
Paige Kissinger
Paige Kissinger has a bachelors in art and interior design from University of Louisville. Paige currently instructs art worship at local churches, schools, and privately. Paige has a wealth of knowledge in glass, sculpture, architectural arts, pastels, and paintings. Her website hosts a array of her favorite works.
Christin Brown
Christin is an instructor in the arts in New Albany Floyd County School systems. She is a mom of 3 and loves creating art with her toddler.
Julie Gross
Julie is an amazing artist. She works in an elementary school with special needs kids and art. She is a very talented illustrator.
