Arts and Music Education
Parlier Unified Arts Education Programs
All Parlier Unified School District students have the opportunity to engage in music and arts education that makes a positive impact in academic achievement including social and emotional development.
SCHEDULES
Parlier Jr. High School Visual Arts
Parlier High School Visual Arts
Music Department
MISSION
The Parlier Unified Music Department will provide all students opportunities to create, appreciate, and listen to music.
STAFF
David Heckman
Elementary Music, Brletic & Chavez Elementary
Lisa Dewhirst
Elementary Music, Benavidez & Martinez Elementary
Michael Afu
Director of Bands, Parlier Junior High School
Sheilagh Hughes-Luna
Director of Choirs/Piano Teacher, Parlier Junior High & Parlier High School, [email protected]
Theodore Tanaleon, Jr.
Director of Bands, Parlier High School
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Parlier High School Music Webpage
Parlier Jr. High School Webpage
Visual Arts Department
MISSION
The Parlier Unified Visual Art Department will work to create a community of artists starting from the elementary level and articulating through high school. We will provide opportunities for students to share their creativity with the community.
The visual arts program at the elementary sites in Parlier California offers truly amazing opportunities for your child. We, as teachers and staff, are committed to the process of art education and believe that “hands on learning” is a way for every child to grow and develop. Our hope is that students will discover a life-long love of the artistic process and grow up confident in their ability to make beautiful art. We see children as creative individuals who flourish when given the opportunity.
We have studied the great masters such as Vincent Van Gogh, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Georgia O’Keeefe and many, many others. Even our youngest students have learned to paint, to use oil pastels, and to make gorgeous work. I know that all of you proud parents have an art gallery on your refrigerator right now filled with your child’s creations.
This year, in the Spring, our students will be exhibiting their work at the annual district wide outdoor showcase. Stop by and look at everything they have created. We are also moving out into the community. Our first offsite art venue will be taking place soon at our local Starbucks, where the staff has generously offered to display elementary work. We will be reaching out more and more to the community as we seek to create home, school, and community connections.
Please don’t hesitate to contact our department with any questions or concerns. We would love to hear from you!
STAFF
Amanda Rostykus
Art & Ceramics Teacher, Parlier High School
Cody Brisco
Art Teacher, Brletic & Chavez Elementary
Dana Ethridge
Art Teacher, Benavidez & Martinez Elementary