Olson Otters, this is going to be the Best Year yet!!!

Hello, my name is Ms. Manes and I am so thrilled to be your art teacher!  I have had the pleasure of teaching art in Allen for twenty-four years; and, have been at Olson since opening day.  Yes, I've had the pleasure of working with children from many of my former students! 

Every day in the art room is an exciting opportunity for my students to learn about the relevance of art to their everyday world.  Through  Discipline-Based art lessons, students create projects, to the best of their ability, that is meaningful to them and the people in their lives.  I hope to inspire each student to develop and discover their creativity, be effective problem solvers and communicators, and be responsible and engaged citizens in our community.

When I am not working with my students at school or preparing lessons, I spend as much time as possible outdoors, exploring different cultures and cuisine, cultivating a nurturing environment for all sorts of creatures, and creating artwork to beautify spaces for others to enjoy.