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As educators, displaying student work is a natural part of what we do.  Presenting work shows student learning and growth to parents, other teachers, and administrators and sparks pride and investment in students.  Adding a visual art display changes a boring hallway into a place where students see themselves represented. Lydia Stewart is a Beverley…

WSU’s Arts Learning Collaborative and the Davis School District’s Fine Arts Team recently collaborated on “Developing Phenomenal Humans: Arts Skills and Integration for K-6 Classroom -  Professional Development for Davis School District Educators.” This workshop and video series focuses on the skills classroom teachers need to facilitate DSD arts foundational skills in music and visual…

Jaclyn’s long time love of music has propelled her to be one of our exceptional educators in Southern Utah. Through her elementary, middle and high school years, she developed confidence and expertise in music and voice. Ms. Thompson encourages her students to use song and rhythm to study languages, geography and science. Under her leadership…

We've been lucky to have Kirsten as part of the SUU BTS team for 9 years! A strong supporter of the benefits of art integration, she has worked to answer the question, "Are our lessons actually integrated, and supporting the core standards? Or are we just giving lip-service to art class?" With her Masters Degree…

As a community focused organization, artsFUSION is delighted to partner with Cedar Breaks National Monument to provide artwork in celebration of the new visitor center station opening summer of 2023. Cedar Breaks Amphitheater Rim, National Park Service Alisa Petersen, BTS Endowed Assistant Professor at SUU, created a science + arts integrated lesson, and Cedar Breaks…

Jared Nicholson has spent his career in all levels of music education, including K-12 and university teaching. In addition to his work as a music educator, Mr. Nicholson is an active performer in the St. George area, including the Southwest Symphony, the Rebel Jazz Band, and the orchestra at Tuacahn Amphitheater. Mr. Nicholson has a…

Lyndy Butler has a passion and creative mind for music education. As a performer, she brings a rich background to the classroom and her students. Lyndy is thoughtful in her music lesson preparation. She collaborates with classroom teachers and integrates the core curriculum into a creative process. Her love for music is apparent, and her…

This fall the BYU ARTS Partnership produced a series on the Artful Teaching Podcast focused on STEM and arts integration.   The STEM + Arts series was designed and produced by Tina McCulloch, a classroom teacher and PhD candidate from the Provo City School District, and Heather Francis, a podcast host, and designer from the…

My job is one of the best!  I have the opportunity to visit schools in all regions of the state.  It is such a highlight for me to see the wonderful work our BTS Arts Educators do in the classroom.  To see the engagement, joy and deep learning that happens when our arts educators teach…

Each month BTS Arts is highlighted by Cathy Jensen, the Director of the Beverley Taylor Sorenson Arts Learning Program at the State Board of Education.  We collect art from schools across the state, and Cathy has time on the agenda where she can talk about the art and describe what the students did.  This is remarkable for…