Gretchen Ledwik has taught art at LaGrange ISD for 2 years.  Prior to teching art she taught third grade for 15 years.  She has been a curriculum facilitator for four years.  She received the J. Palph Harrel Outstanding Senior Award for Academic Excellence in Art in 1987 from Texas State University.

She is also a member of the Texas Association of Art Teachers.  She coaches the Fayette Area Swim Team and is an Abydos Learning International Writing Trainer.                        

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, Art

State-mandated objectives taught in art:

Perception. The student develops and organizes ideas from    the environment. In art, students rely on their perceptions of the environment, developed through increasing visual awareness and sensitivity to surroundings, memory, imagination,

and life experiences, as a source for creating artworks.

Creative Expression. The student expresses ideas through original artworks,

using a variety of media with appropriate skills. Art students express their thoughts and ideas creatively, while challenging their imaginations, fostering reflective thinking, and developing disciplined effort and problem-solving skills.

Historical/Cultural heritage. The student demonstrates an understanding of art history and culture as records of human achievement. By analyzing artistic styles

and historical periods, students develop respect for the traditions and contributions

of diverse cultures.

Response/Evaluation. The student makes informed judgments about personal artworks and the artworks of others. Students respond to and analyze artworks, thus contributing

to the development of lifelong skills of making informed judgments and evaluations.

http://www.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter117/index.html