Art Education
Somersworth School District
Elementary
A Message from Ms. Tompkins...
Announcements:
Dear Somersworth Artists,
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Wow! Can you believe we made it to the end of the year? This will be a year that we never forget. I am so proud of how hard you have worked during this year - especially in being flexible and staying positive for remote learning!
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I wanted to share some news with you all about art classes in the future. Next year, I am going to be moving and will be the art teacher at a different elementary school. When you come back to school again, you are going to have a different art teacher who will be so wonderful! You will learn so much from her!
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Please know that you will always be in my heart, I am so proud of you, and I will always remember the fun memories we made together. I will miss you so much! I would love to stay in touch with you and if you'd like to send me any messages or pictures, I made a special email just for that reason! If you ever want to reach out, you can send a message to Ms.Tompkins56@gmail.com.
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Lots of love,
Ms. Tompkins
Welcome!
Let's stay in touch! Send me an email at Ms.Tompkins56@gmail.com
Hello, families of the Somersworth community! My name is Ms. Tompkins and I am the elementary art teacher at both Maple Wood Elementary School and Idlehurst Elementary School. I have been the elementary art teacher in the district since 2017 and I can't wait to create with you!
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A little about me...
I am originally from Harleysville, PA, which is a small town north-west of Philadelphia. While in college at Penn State University, I obtained a Bachelor of Science in Art Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art, with a concentration in drawing and painting. I also got two minors in Art History and Special Education during my time there. Before coming to Somersworth, I student taught in the city of Pittsburgh, PA at a STEM middle-high school and at a K-8 Laboratory School affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh. Outside of school, I enjoy making my own art, going outdoors, reading, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.
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My goal for all students is to provide them with an art experience that is inclusive, positive, and a time for self-exploration. I believe that all children are artists and I hope to instill my passion for art in them during their elementary years and beyond!
"Every child is an artist!" -Picasso
Check out the featured student work below!
