Email: Jennifer.Butler@dvusd.org

Mrs. Butler

 

Originally from Washington state, I've called Arizona home since 2009. My husband and I have two amazing daughters, Avri (8) and Ari (2).

In my classroom, I hope to inspire students to see art as more than just drawing skills—art is for everyone, it's everywhere, and everyone has an artist within them. Making art should be a joyful experience because in art we learn that artists make mistakes, artists always try to do their best, artists keep going and artists solve problems with creativity. My favorite kind of  art and artists use bright, happy colors and whimsical patterns like Yayoi Kusama, James Goldcrown, Kelsey Montague and Jen Stark. I love painting, fiber arts and creating 3D sculptures. 

Education + Experience

Masters in Elementary Education from the University of Phoenix 2012

Bachelor's Degree from Washington State University in Apparel Merchandising, Design & Textiles 2007

Teaching since 2013, Teaching Art since 2015

Donations from Home

Cereal Boxes (empty + flat)

Interesting pieces of cardboard packaging

Large cardboard boxes (Ikea, tv boxes)

Paper towel cardboard tubes

Cardboard egg cartons

Magazines + Newspapers

Craft supply leftovers (pom poms, washi tape, acrylic paint)

Round Plastic lids (soda, food pouches, tupperwear, take out)

Gently used toys (legos, magnetic blocks)