Congratulations Mrs. Roles-Walter!!!

 

 

 

FIS’ Art Program Ranks Fourth in State
Staff

Jennie Roles-Walter, an art teacher at Fayetteville Intermediate School, deserves to take a step out of the art room and into the spotlight. 

Roles-Walter has been recognized by Artsonia – the world’s largest online kid’s art museum – for outstanding leadership in the area of Arts Education at Fayetteville Intermediate School. The school’s online art gallery – www.artsonia.com/schools/FayettevilleIntermediate2 - ranks fourth in the state, according to Artsonia.

The Leadership Award presented to Roles-Walter honors teachers who go beyond the classroom walls to encourage family and community involvement in arts education. The award also recognizes significant achievement in the area of technology integration within the school arts program. State rankings are based on specific criteria, which demonstrate both aspects of the Leadership Award.

While teachers in more than 100 countries showcase their student artwork on Artsonia, Roles-Walter has created a school community deserving of recognition. During the 2008-2009 school year, the Fayetteville Intermediate School gallery showcased 1,701 pieces of artwork.

This popular collection of art has been visited more than 21,040 times and has received 374 comments from friends and family.

"Artsonia is a simple yet effective way to get parents and family members more involved in Art Education," said Roles-Walter, "and my students love it!"

In addition, family members can purchase keepsakes imprinted with the child’s artwork, with Artsonia donating 15 percent of their annual product revenue back to the school art program. This year, the art program raised $137.62.

Headquartered in Gurnee, Ill., Artsonia is an online kid’s art museum providing free, educational resources for kids, families and schools. Founded in 2000, Artsonia continues to integrate technology in the classroom, develop multi-cultural understanding through art and increase family involvement in children’s education.

 

To view Mrs. Roles-Walter’s Art Page, click here.

To view FIS’ Artsonia page, click here.

 

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