Nancy Lee Hebb

Hebb's "Partners in Art" project engages students, many from low-income families, to work after school on art projects that help reinforce classroom activities and inspire students to want to learn. Students and parents work together with the visual arts specialist, receive free materials, and often are welcomed to stay for a complimentary meal. The students can make several projects, including clay animal pinch pots, clay ornaments, charcoal drawings, watercolor paintings and Japanese art. Many projects, such as origami and Native American clay pots, are designed to complement cultural or historical studies. The completed projects often are displayed in the school's showcase, which helps students feel a sense of pride and accomplishment about their art and school involvement.