My name is Jessica Ruffner. This is my 12th year teaching elementary art and my 6th year teaching at Marshpoint Elementary. I received my Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of North Florida and my Masters in Art Education from the University of Florida.
Art education is my passion! I believe the art room is a space that should be directed by student voice through student choice. Art class is a sacred time where students learn how to communicate their personal ideas, feelings, and opinions. Through open-ended prompts, students have the opportunity to experiment with various art materials and techniques of their choice. This approach to the artmaking practice results in students gaining problem-solving and critical thinking skills that are essential to every academic subject area.
Please feel free to reach out to me via my email address at [email protected]. Together, we can create amazing art opportunities for our students!