Meet the Teachers  at Munfordville Elementary School (Munfordville, Kentucky)

Nancy Meadows I am the K-8 art teacher for Munfordville Elementary. I have taught art for 6 years. I am a graduate from Campbellsville University where I earned my Bachelors and Masters degrees in the field of education. I encourage students to be their best and do their best, to think creatively, and to apply creative problem solving when their artworks are not turning out the way that they thought they would. I also incorporate and link other subject areas and books into art projects when possible. I also have students ... read more use their artworks for the community as well (ex: Veterans Day Program cards and ornaments that are used to decorate a local tree). Any proceeds from purchases made on Artsonia go towards providing materials needed to create our fantastic artworks! Send compliment

Jennifer Sims Mrs. Sims is a 1987 graduate of Hart County High School. After leaving high school she attended Western Kentucky University receiving a BA and a Masters degree in Art Education. Mrs. Sims has been teaching Art in Hart County for the past thirteen years. Although in the past she has taught students at Munfordville, Bonnieville, and Cub Run in the District for the past six years she has just taught at Munfordville. In education she was honored as "Elementary Art Teacher of the Year for 2003-2004" and "Mid ... read moredle School Art Teacher of the Year for 2010-2011" by the Kentucky Art Educators Association. She was also awarded "Teacher of the Year" by the Hart County Chamber of Commerce in 2008. In 2007 she earned her National Board Certification in Art for Early Childhood through Adolescents. She is a member of Munfordville Schools SBDM, yearbook sponsor, 4-H Team America Rocket Challenge and Student Launch Initiative mentor that works with NASA. She is a member of KEA, NAEA, KyAEA and the World's Greatest Studio Tour of Bowling Green. She has presented workshops locally and at the state and national levels on various topics about art and technology in the classroom. She is on the board of directors for KyAEA where she serves as communication chair and webmaster for the association. Along with being a teacher she is a working artist with her artwork in galleries in Bowling Green and Louisville. Her work has been a part of many art shows and exhibits throughout Kentucky and National shows in Maryland and Texas. Mrs. Sims also is an Associate Professor of Art for Western Kentucky University. Mrs. Sims continues to work toward bringing art and artists to our community and county. Her husband is artist, Jesse Sims and they have one son, Draven. My Misson for My Students: The mission for my students is to enhance their learning through the arts. To give my students exposure to various forms of art that they create and to let them have an understanding of various works of art from throughout history. The arts enrich our lives and leave lasting impressions that should be embraced - without art life would be boring. Send compliment