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Angela Schaufler
My name is Angela Schaufler, and I'm the art teacher at St. Simon. All students in grades K-8 come to art one time each week.
This is my 5th year teaching Art here at St. Simon. I’m a lifelong art enthusiast and a firm believer in Catholic education. I grew up locally and am a graduate of St. Francis High School and Boston College. I have a M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction, although I consider myself a life-long learner and am regularly taking classes or teaching myself new things. I have two sons th ... read moreat have graduated from St. Simon, and my youngest son is currently in 7th grade. I’m also a volunteer in the St. Simon community and a Scout leader for St. Simon Troop 103.
Please consider purchasing some of your child's artwork on Artsonia as it also earns money for our art program.
Thank you!!
More about our Art Class - I believe that every child is an artist & has the ability to create, explore, and grow through art. My goal as an art educator is to create a classroom where students feel safe taking creative risks, expressing their ideas, and discovering their own unique artistic voices. Art should be a place where students are encouraged to wonder, experiment, make mistakes, and try again while developing confidence in both their abilities and themselves.
In the K–8 art classroom, I believe that process is just as important as product. Students need opportunities to work with a variety of materials, techniques, and mediums while learning the skills and vocabulary necessary to become thoughtful and capable artists. Through hands-on projects, students explore the Elements of Art and Principles of Design while learning about artists, art movements, cultures, and different ways of seeing and understanding the world. Skills are intentionally taught and revisited so that students can build upon their knowledge and experience as they progress through each grade level.
I also believe that art education extends far beyond learning how to draw or paint. The art room is a place to develop creativity, perseverance, problem-solving, observation, critical thinking, and a growth mindset. Students learn to give and receive constructive feedback, appreciate different perspectives, and recognize that there is rarely only one right answer in the creative process. Art naturally provides opportunities for social-emotional learning by encouraging students to express themselves, celebrate individuality, and develop confidence in their own ideas.
My hope is that students leave the art room with more than a finished project. I want them to leave with a greater appreciation for art and creativity, a willingness to take risks and solve problems, and the confidence to say, “I can create something that is uniquely my own.” Most importantly, I want students to understand that creativity is not simply an art-room skill—it is a way of thinking that can enrich every part of their lives.
Every child is an artist. My role is to help them discover the artist within themselves and give them the skills, confidence, and encouragement to let that creativity grow.
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