KIDS ART CLASSES

"Jessica is a gifted artist who can successfully develop those skills in her students. She explores different avenues to teach different skills and she does it effectively. She takes interest in our most at risk kids, using art as a mechanism to draw out their talents and offer them a chance to be celebrated. She goes the extra mile using art to try to get students more motivated and engaged."
- Melissa Hamilton (Principal)

"Jessica is a wonderful art teacher, and I've always been impressed with the art my students do in her class. My favorites from this year were the dragons and the rainbow rain.But the best thing she did this year was with my niece, Jade.Jessica opened up her classroom every morning to Jade to just sit and draw. Jessica helped her submit her artwork to a museum contest and she won a prize and it made her smile. After losing her mom earlier in the year, Jades smiles were rare and precious. She has been a wonderful art teacher, particularly for Jade, but also for all the students who she has taught."
- Amy Wright

"My kids took art lessons from Jessica and loved it!They worked with a variety of mediums like chalk, clay, watercolor, and colored pencils. One of my children especially struggled with art. He had some fine and gross motor skill issues that made it difficult for him. Jessica was wonderful in working with him to really learn how to control the pencil, paint brush, chalk whatever they were using. She also helped him with some of his spatial awareness skills. She really worked with him on recognizing how to connect with what he was seeing and what he was drawing.I highly recommend Jessica as an art teacher. She is wonderful!"
- Kristy Washer

"Mrs. Swaney was my elementary art teacher for six years.She was the best art teacher I have ever had.She was fun and taught me a lot. And she has the best stories!" - Chris Bradson - 11th grade

"My kids first had Art class with Jessica at school and LOVED it so much!!!When she moved and offered Art class after school we jumped on it!!!We still have all their drawings and pictures saved and still decorate with them today.I love how she does Art with the seasons of the year along with book themes and Holidays. She makes it simple for all ages and helps build confidence in there abilities.When I told my younger kids that she was going to teach online they got so excited!!!Can’t wait to see my next two kids have confidence in drawing and painting skills!!!"
- Ariel Kolste

"My daughter Paizley took art classes from Jessica and she loved it!I loved seeing all the projects they were working on and Paizley definitely improved while in her classes!She creates a fun and safe environment where Paizley felt comfortable and learned a lotI highly recommend Jessica and her classes!!"
- Jennifer Bateman

"Jessica is dedicated and does fun meaningful art projects with her students. She accommodates for particular needs and is attuned to her students. She is skilled at managing all the different ability levels in her classroom. Her sensitivity and care for her students impressed me."
- Jen Storey - (Special education Facilitator)