Art

Ann is in her 25th year of teaching art at Ascension. Originally from Bardstown, Ky. she graduated from Bethlehem high school. She then attended Eastern Kentucky University where she received her bachelors degree in art education. She went on to receive her masters in elementary education from the University of Louisville.
Ann has been married to her husband Michael for 30 years. They are proud parents of their son Drew and daughter Audrey. They recently adopted their dog Sadie who is sweet, smart and quite the trouble maker!
In her free time Ann enjoys spending time with family and friends on her patio at home. She also enjoys taking time to paint and experiment with all forms of art in her home studio,
attending outdoor festivals and practicing hot yoga.

You can reach Ann at asmith@ascension-parish.com

Class Description

The Ascension art program focuses on learning to enjoy, appreciate and create art. Students will participate in weekly art experiences allowing them to explore artists past and present, art vocabulary, multicultural art, the many styles of art and the various techniques and media used to create art.

Through art students will grow to be well rounded individuals. While enjoying hands on art activities they will be engaged in critical thinking and developing problem solving skills that will benefit them in other subject areas and throughout their lives.