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Ms. Lura Wilhelm
Ms. Lura Wilhelm is the Art teacher at University Preparatory School. It is her philosophy that Art is a subject that allows students to innovatively explore artistic perception and creative expression. She believes through Art, students are able to use creative tools to explore solutions to a wide variety of challenges. And, students can then use these tools to develop better understanding and knowledge in other curriculum. She feels Art helps allow an individual to explore the world as a life-long learner ... read more.
In May of 2014, Ms. Wilhelm received her MA in Art Education for Boston University. Prior to her MA, Ms. Wilhelm received her BA degree in Art Education with an emphasis in Studio Practice and her Teaching Credential from San Jose State University. She began her career in education teaching part time as a K-12 traveling Art teacher. In 2009 she began teaching art full time at Del Mar High School in San Jose. There she taught high school art for 2 years. Currently Ms. Wilhelm is teaching her 4th year of art at University Preparatory School. Ms. Wilhelm teaches 6th grade Art, Art 1-4, Honors art and Advanced Placement Studio Art. She also advises the U-Prep Art Club meeting on Thursdays after school.
Some of her favorite pastimes include drawing, painting, swimming, running, biking and hiking. Ms. Wilhelm still actively paints on her free time (mostly commissioned work). Her medium of choice is watercolor, but uses a wide variety of other mediums as well.
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