Sherman
High School Art Program Ranks #8 in the State!
Gurnee,
IL -- Cheryl Judy, art teacher at Sherman High School in
Seth, WV, deserves to take a step out of the art room and into
the spotlight! Judy has been recognized by Artsonia - the
world's largest online kids art museum - for outstanding
leadership in the area of Arts Education at Sherman High School.
The school's online art gallery -
www.artsonia.com/schools/sherman7
- ranks #8 in the state, according to Artsonia.
The
Leadership Award presented to Cheryl Judy honors teachers who go
beyond the classroom walls to encourage family and community
involvement in arts education. The award also recognizes
significant achievement in the area of technology integration
within the school arts program. State rankings are based on
specific criteria, which demonstrate both aspects of the
Leadership Award.
While
teachers in more than 100 countries showcase their student
artwork on Artsonia, Cheryl Judy has created a school community
deserving of recognition. During the 2006-2007 school year, the
Sherman High School gallery showcased 259 pieces of artwork.
This popular collection of art has been visited more than 2063
times and has received 5 comments from friends and family. "Artsonia
is a simply yet effective way to get parents and family members
more involved in Art Education," says Judy, "and my
students love it!"
In
addition, family members can purchase keepsakes imprinted with
the child's artwork, with Artsonia donating 15% of their annual
product revenue back to the school art program. This year, the
art program raised $2.54.
Headquartered in Gurnee, IL, Artsonia is an online kid's art
museum providing free, education resources for kids, families,
and schools. Founded in 2000, Artsonia continues to integrate
technology in the classroom, develop multi-cultural
understanding through art and increase family involvement in
children's education. To find out more, visit
www.artsonia.com.
