Rob Mitchell
Art Teacher

Hello, I am Rob Mitchell and I am proud to say that I helped work on this project.  I teach art in Rockingham County Public Schools at various elementary schools.  I currently teach at John Wayland Elementary School, Peak View Elementary School, and Pleasant Valley Elementary School.  I have also taught elementary art at Ottobine Elementary School and Mountain View Elementary School.  As one of the first elementary art teachers hired in Rockingham County, I am proud to be apart of the start of elementary art education for this county.  Children’s start in education may be the most important experience of their life, leaving me the job to make their first art experiences the best possible they can be.  

          I graduated from Bridgewater College in 1992 with a BA in Art and my concentration was in painting.  I then completed the teacher licensure program at James Madison University to start my teaching journey in 1995.  I am currently seeking a Master’s of Art Education from James Madison University.  Art education is a vital important part of children’s education and in addition keeping educators aware of its value is also of equal importance.  I live in Harrisonburg with my wife and child, and find having James Madison University here so close a great resource for all teachers in this area.  We are expecting another in October of 2006.  I hope to continue teaching art for a long time.

Margaret Morris
Art Teacher
 

            Margaret V. H. Morris has taught art in the public school for the past nine years.  Margaret received her undergraduate degree from Longwood College, in Farmville, Virginia, in 1997 and is currently pursuing her Master's degree in Art Education from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.  Margaret lives and works in Waynesboro, Virginia where she is researching the effects of an intergenerational arts education program between elementary talented and gifted art students and adult clients, suffering from various disabilities at the Daily Living Center.  Ms. Morris's work involves the interaction of the students and adults on a monthly basis and how art bridges the gap between age and disability.

            Margaret has taught art at all levels from PreK to 12 and enjoys interacting with students at all levels.  She was recognized as William Perry Elementary School's teacher of the year in 2004.  She participates in annual Virginia Art Education Conferences and other professional activities.  She enjoys spending time with her husband Barry, son Ian, other family, friends and is happy to participate in her church functions.