McLoughlin High School

Email:  blue.leitch@miltfree.k12.or.us

Phone:  938-5591 ext. 7262

McLoughlin High School Art since 1992
Art Department Chairperson

Degrees

Master of Teacher Education - Art (MTE) Eastern Oregon State College 1995.
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, University of Idaho, 1990.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of Idaho, 1987.
Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education, University of Idaho, 1987.
Associate of Science, Forest Technology, Sierra College, 1978.

Statement

My primary artistic focus is on the subject of crystals in drawings, oil paintings and stained glass. I also do figurative work and have explored printmaking, ceramics, photography and textiles. I have experience in doing fused glass, raku pottery and jewelry. I enjoy the creative process and problem-solving in teaching art. I find joy in working with high school students in exploring artistic possibilities and communication through the visual arts. Art is my passion and I hope you will find it your passion too.

Recent Highlights

EORAC Art Workshop, Eastern Oregon University, 2005.
Jumpstart Teacher Institute, Oregon State University, 2005.
Arts in the Elementary Classroom, Western Oregon University, 2005.
Art Educators’ Forum, Savannah College of Art and Design, 2004.
Teacher Institute of Contemporary Art (TICA), Art Institute of Chicago, 2003.
Summer Arts Institute, Eastern Oregon University, 2003.
Cultural Study and Travel: Ecucador 2002, Ghana 1995.

Classes