Art

Biography:

My name is Mrs. Jennifer Ortega. I teach Kindergarten through 5th grade students once a week for 50 minutes. Your child will use various mediums like paint, chalk, colored pencil, oil pastel, clay, and even digital technology to create artwork. Art is about understanding yourself, making connections to each other, and seeing the beauty in the world. 

In spring of 2002, I graduated from the University of North Texas with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Visual Art Studies, and I started teaching at J. L. Thomas Elementary in the fall. My husband and I have two wonderful children, Jayla and JJ, and a beautiful Sheltie named Onyx. I spend most of my free time creating artwork, including photography, glass fusing, mosaic, and digital designs. I believe every child is an artist…..a bit of creativity from each child will shine to make the world a better place.

 

Teaching History: August 2002, J. L. Thomas Elementary

 

Honors: Thomas Elementary Teacher of the Year 2016-2017

 

Programs/Contest Participation:

School Wide Mural every year

Kindness Card

PISD Fall Art Exhibit

Holiday Greeting Card

MLK Celebration

State YAM 

PISD Youth Art Month Exhibition

J. L. Thomas Exhibit

Spring Open House Art Display

Texas Elementary Art Meet (TEAM)

Pride of Plano

 

Schedule:

Planning: 7:45 AM - 8:30 AM

3rd: 8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

4th: 9:30 AM - 10:20 AM

1st: 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

Lunch

5th: 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

2nd: 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM

K: 1:55 PM - 2:45 PM