Visual Arts Grades 6 – 8
Education and Professional Background:
Mrs. Houston is an artist that loves sharing her years of acquired art techniques and expertise with students. In 2023 she graduated from CSU in K-12 Visual Arts, and this will be her 3rd year teaching at Kinard. While realistic drawing and painting are her biggest strength, she finds it too difficult to pick a favorite media or style and will encourage young artists to experiment as much as possible. A few of her art specialties include (but are not limited to) 3D sculpture, pottery/ceramics, metals/jewelry making, fiber arts and printmaking. She loves collaborating with fellow teachers, paras, and families to create a welcoming space in the classroom studio for every artist.
Personal Interests and Hobbies:
When Mrs. Houston is not in the Kinard Art Studio, she is traveling near and far with her spouse Jesse, (another teacher with PSD). She loves museums, live music, hiking, making art outdoors, and tending to her ever-expanding houseplant jungle. Since 2025 she has run Give Next with Anne Flemming, and was an assistant coach for JV softball.