ESD 101 Northeast WA Educational Service District

Which of these arts did you have as a part of your own K-12 education?

Music, Visual Art

How did the arts impact your education and life after high school?

Because my middle school offered Orchestra, I learned the violin, learn to read music, and found identity in my teenage years through the music program in my high school. I continued to play my violin through college and have taught violin for many years. I continue to play in a community orchestra as often as possible. The arts programs in our schools are vitally important. They allow children to learn new skills, develop talents, and find passion and friends. I strongly support music and the arts in our public schools.

If elected, which of these strategies would you consider to support arts education in your district?

• Research current arts program and assess needs throughout the district
• Work for a budget to finacially support arts instruction at all schools
• Create a local arts education task-force
• Develop or update a district level arts plan
• Support arts inclusion professional development opportunities for classroom teachers
• Expand district-wide data collection for tracking and accountability
• Seek out insights from local PTAs, Booster Clubs, and arts organizations

How do you plan to support and implement SB5878 this school year?

Doing an audit of our current programs is a good place to start. We need to look at SB5878 and see if there are any criteria that our district is currently not meeting and then work with our curriculum and education department to create a plan to remedy our short comings. Currently we have had some concern that our elementary music classes do not incorporate instruments on a continual basis. These are formative years for our children and learning to read music and becoming familiar with different musical instruments will give them opportunities to pursue those throughout their education. An audit of our programs will put us on a path to making sure we are providing all children access to equal musical education.

Arts education which incorporates trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices can be uniquely beneficial, especially during this challenging period in history. How do you see the arts playing a role in student success in your district?

Music brings people together regardless of any differences we may have. Music in our schools builds unity between peers, self-worth, and self-confidence in individual students. Building self-confidence and identity will benefit these students throughout their formal education and future career paths. The music and the arts are a community that has no barriers. When we provide equal opportunity for the arts programs in our schools we are building a student body that feels connected, feels unified, and gives students higher personal success rates. I will always be an advocate for all students in my school district to have equal access to music and the arts.

Which of these arts did you have as a part of your own K-12 education?

Music, Theatre, Visual Art

How did the arts impact your education and life after high school?

Studying the arts gave me an appreciation of history, culture, and even politics across history.

If elected, which of these strategies would you consider to support arts education in your district?

• Research current arts program and assess needs throughout the district
• Work for a budget to finacially support arts instruction at all schools
• Develop or update a district level arts plan
• Support arts inclusion professional development opportunities for classroom teachers
• Support trauma-informed, culturally responsive professional development for arts teachers
• Expand district-wide data collection for tracking and accountability
• Seek out insights from local PTAs, Booster Clubs, and arts organizations

How do you plan to support and implement SB5878 this school year?

Ensure that all students have instruction in at least one virtual and one performance art with as many options are are fiscally possible. Ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and supported including PD.Regularly evaluate and improve offerings at all levels.

Arts education which incorporates trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices can be uniquely beneficial, especially during this challenging period in history. How do you see the arts playing a role in student success in your district?

The arts provide the opportunity for expression and understanding of feelings Sharing the beauty, joy and sorrow of the arts with students can help them understand their own emotions and express their dreams.

Which of these arts did you have as a part of your own K-12 education?

Dance, Media Arts, Music, Theatre, Visual Art

How did the arts impact your education and life after high school?

My children were involved in band which truly made a difference in them. They were not alone as they immediately had 100 friends whether they liked them or not. To this day I still run the Central Valley Craft fairs for the band. My husband and I are involved in the theater program at Central Valley High school. He builds the sets and I help out where needed.

If elected, which of these strategies would you consider to support arts education in your district?

• Work for a budget to finacially support arts instruction at all schools
• Develop or update a district level arts plan
• Support arts inclusion professional development opportunities for classroom teachers

How do you plan to support and implement SB5878 this school year?

I believe it is our responsibility as a school board director to provide all opportunities for a child to learn. Having art throughout the curriculum will enhance all children lives and help them develop the skills they need to be successful in life.

Arts education which incorporates trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices can be uniquely beneficial, especially during this challenging period in history. How do you see the arts playing a role in student success in your district?

The arts play an significant role in the success of a child. It enhances and enriches their life. When children work in the arts it helps them develop motor skills, social skills, and decision making skills.

Which of these arts did you have as a part of your own K-12 education?

Music, Theatre

How did the arts impact your education and life after high school?

My experience playing in band and being in plays taught me to work together with others to create something bigger than the sum of its parts.

If elected, which of these strategies would you consider to support arts education in your district?

• Research current arts program and assess needs throughout the district
• Work for a budget to finacially support arts instruction at all schools
• Develop or update a district level arts plan
• Support trauma-informed, culturally responsive professional development for arts teachers
• Expand district-wide data collection for tracking and accountability
• Seek out insights from local PTAs, Booster Clubs, and arts organizations

How do you plan to support and implement SB5878 this school year?

I would encourage district leadership to evaluate our district’s arts programs and determine if any curriculum changes are necessary. As our district expands and builds new school, I would ensure that there are spaces for arts instruction designed in them.

Arts education which incorporates trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices can be uniquely beneficial, especially during this challenging period in history. How do you see the arts playing a role in student success in your district?

Arts allow students to express themselves and find a positive outlet for difficult emotions. I believe arts are essential to a well-rounded education and provides social-emotional wellbeing.

Which of these arts did you have as a part of your own K-12 education?

Music, Theatre

How did the arts impact your education and life after high school?

Aside from the avenue for self-expression, they allowed me to develop leadership skills, and they enriched my life.

If elected, which of these strategies would you consider to support arts education in your district?

• Work for a budget to finacially support arts instruction at all schools
• Develop or update a district level arts plan
• Support arts inclusion professional development opportunities for classroom teachers
• Seek out insights from local PTAs, Booster Clubs, and arts organizations

How do you plan to support and implement SB5878 this school year?

Our school district already meets the minimum requirements of this bill; however, I wish to expand our course offerings to meet the needs and interests of our students and our community.

Arts education which incorporates trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices can be uniquely beneficial, especially during this challenging period in history. How do you see the arts playing a role in student success in your district?

The arts are a way for students to connect with their own thoughts and ideas, as well as the world around them. They provide an important avenue for engagement and self-expression.

Which of these arts did you have as a part of your own K-12 education?

Dance, Music, Theatre, Visual Art

How did the arts impact your education and life after high school?

I love being creative and these classes helped me to fulfill this.

If elected, which of these strategies would you consider to support arts education in your district?

• Research current arts program and assess needs throughout the district
• Work for a budget to finacially support arts instruction at all schools
• Create a local arts education task-force
• Develop or update a district level arts plan
• Develop or expand district support for teaching artist residencies
• Support arts inclusion professional development opportunities for classroom teachers
• Support trauma-informed, culturally responsive professional development for arts teachers
• Expand district-wide data collection for tracking and accountability
• Seek out insights from local PTAs, Booster Clubs, and arts organizations

How do you plan to support and implement SB5878 this school year?

Make arts available for everyone. Offer more courses also. Variety.

Arts education which incorporates trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices can be uniquely beneficial, especially during this challenging period in history. How do you see the arts playing a role in student success in your district?

The arts can be a healing process. This can help heal societal and personal wounds. Some trauma is deep seated and can not be verbalized. Arts can help heal.

Which of these arts did you have as a part of your own K-12 education?

Music, Theatre

How did the arts impact your education and life after high school?

Being in band helped me learn disciple and commitment

If elected, which of these strategies would you consider to support arts education in your district?

• Work for a budget to finacially support arts instruction at all schools

How do you plan to support and implement SB5878 this school year?

Work for a budget to financially support arts instruction at all schools

Arts education which incorporates trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices can be uniquely beneficial, especially during this challenging period in history. How do you see the arts playing a role in student success in your district?

It teaches disciple and commitment

Which of these arts did you have as a part of your own K-12 education?

Dance, Music

How did the arts impact your education and life after high school?

I went to a special Arts high school

If elected, which of these strategies would you consider to support arts education in your district?

• I do not have enough information concerning the programs in our district yet.

How do you plan to support and implement SB5878 this school year?

Need more information

Arts education which incorporates trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices can be uniquely beneficial, especially during this challenging period in history. How do you see the arts playing a role in student success in your district?

I don’t believe this question is relevant to this topic. You either want to expand Art for everyone in the district or you don’t.