Art by Art Teachers

Ms. Pamela Dietrich teaches Art I and Art III and IV Drawing, and in her free time she paints. Multiple galleries and museums display her work like the David Leonardis Gallery, the Kettle Gallery and the Howard Finster Vision House Museum.  “I have always wanted to be a famous artist,” Ms. Dietrich said, “but I knew that was a rare outcome. I decided to get my art teaching degree instead of just...

Mr. Shane Skinner started teaching as a sixth-grade teacher in Arlington when his principal asked if he would be interested in the open art teacher position at the school. He accepted the position and continues to teach art twenty years later. Currently, Mr. Skinner teaches Art I, Art II, Ceramics, Sculpture, AP 3D and Partners in Art. “One of the benefits of teaching art is I can make art to demonstrate and inspire students while they a...

While attending Summit High School, Ms. Spenser O’loughlin decided she wanted to teach art classes after meeting her art teacher with who she remains in contact. Then, she earned a bachelor's degree in fine arts and art education at UTA. She teaches Art I, Art II, and photography classes.  “I was always good at art and I always knew I wanted to be a teacher. I just didn't know when or what...

Originally, Ms. Amy Veselka attended Tarrant County College (TCC) then transferred to the University of North Texas (UNT) and wanted to major in interior design. After taking art classes, she decided to switch her major to art. She wanted to teach art because of one of her TCC art professors, Dr. Macanthony. “He had a wonderful personality, very enthusiastic, he was respectful of what you wanted t...