Eleana Pellegrino Sipowicz, K-5 Visual Arts and Enrichment Teacher

esipowicz3685@bcsdny.org

West Patent Elementary

My role as the art educator of WPES is to provide a safe and welcoming learning environment where each child feels supported to express themselves creatively.  

The emphasis of the art program at West Patent is to:

• Inspire creativity and innovative thinking
• Promote problem solving and perseverance
• Make connections personally and across disciplines
• Foster independence and build community
• Celebrate each child’s unique voice
• Develop self-esteem and self-awareness
• Look at and discuss a variety of art work
• Promote a foundation for understanding, creating and valuing art
• Instill a lifetime love of learning

In the Art Studio students actively engage in the art making process through a creative and choice-based curriculum. Students are encouraged to explore a variety of materials and creative processes, during their time at West Patent including: Painting, Drawing, Collage, Clay, Sculpture, Construction, Printmaking, Fiber Arts, Earth Art and Crafts.