AISD Young Artists Shine at Texas Elementary Art Meet

The Texas Art Educators Association recognizes K-5 students’ creativity and emerging talent.

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[dropcap color=”#888″ type=”square”]T[/dropcap]housands of young artists across the state take part in the annual Texas Elementary Art Meet (TEAM). This year, Aldine ISD had more than 100 students earn recognition.

Aldine ISD young artists really shined in the 2016 meet. They brought home nearly 20 “Top of the TEAM” awards. This is the highest honor the Texas Art Educators Association (TAEA) bestows on elementary age students.

The Texas Art Educators Association has also been recognizing young students and art educators since 2009. TEAM follows the quality and standards of the VASE model. This is the program for middle and high school students. TEAM is uniquely designed. It meets the needs and learning styles of elementary age students.

Goals of TEAM Awards Program

[ul class=”list list-search”] [li]To recognize elementary art students in the state[/li] [li]To recognize quality elementary art instruction [/li][/ul][ul class=”list list-search”][li] To reinforce state and national standards in elementary art programs[/li] [li]Encourage students to elect visual arts classes at the secondary levels [/li][/ul]

The program also encourages students to nurture their artistic talent said Dr. Michaelann Kelley. She serves as the program director for fine arts in AISD.

“Art and creativity are essential in children’s development,” Kelley said. “Simple creative activities are some of the building blocks of child development. The benefits of art are many. They include improved language development, visual learning, inventiveness, cultural awareness and improved academic performance.”

Kelley sees the TEAM Awards as a way to give young students creative recognition. Every student that takes part receives a certificate. Students that earn a “Good” or “Grow” rating receive ribbons. TAEA awards medals to students that earn “Exemplary” ratings for their artwork. Each year, experienced art educators comprise the juror panel.

Aldine ISD took part in the Region 4 competition. Kelley is proud of the students that took part in the program. She lauded the 16 students that earned “Top of the Team.” Only the top 10 percent across the state earn this distinction.

The district also had more than 100 students medal and earn ribbons.

Each year, TAEA selects several pieces from among the Top of the TEAM recipients. The association will post the students work on its website. Individual’s can visit the site to view some of the 2015 Top of the TEAM recipients’ artwork.

Kelley is grateful to district leaders who support art education.

“We have a wonderful art education program,” Kelley said. “We are fortunate in AISD to have leaders who support art eduction. We also have incredible art educators across the district. Elementary art teachers help young children develop their artistic abilities. At the same time, they are helping students express themselves.

“Art also has a way of helping young and old to connect with the world around them. Art also opens people to new ways of seeing things as well as enjoying deeper forms of beauty. These social and community skills are all essential in helping students fulfill their potential.

“Many studies show the amazing benefits of art education. Integrating art in other core subjects makes learning come alive. Arts integration taps into so many different interests and abilities and forms of learning.”

Top of the TEAM Award Recipients

Elementary Campuses

Wild Ikebana by Nataly Escobar @ Calvert
Jungle Owl by Anthony Reyes @ Carmichael
Cute Creature by Makayla Garcia @ Carroll Academy
Swan Shade by Yonnis Mocada@ Carroll Academy
Guitar by Ziiere Alleyne @ Carter Academy
The Colorful Birds by Aliah Gonzalez @ Jones
Colorful Colors of the Cat by Brandon Velasquez @ Jones
Why Me! by Emily Martinez @ Kujawa
Spirit by Estefany Ramirez @ Kujawa
Howling In the Night by Victor Sanchez @ Kujawa
Beautiful Bloom by Silva Aviles @ Spence
Paint Dance by Octavius Rusaher @ Spence
Through the Trees by Sergio Salazar @ Spence
Shh! by Alan Santos @ Worsham

Intermediate Campuses

Caged Dog by Carina Rodríguez @ Eckert
Landscape With a Purple View by Kayla Pipkins @ Hill

TEAM Medal Recipients

Elementary Campuses

Reflection Landscape by Lluvia Aguilar @ Bethune Academy
My Perspective Place by Bonner, Kionna @ Bethune Academy
Future Me by Bernardo Cortez@ Bethune Academy
My Happy Place by Genesis Watson @ Bethune Academy
Leaves That Fall by Jacqueline Gomez @ Bussey
The Eyes See Through It by Manuel Luna @ Bussey
Lights of the North by Alexa Gandara @ Calvert
The Green Flower by Braylon Jones @ Calvert
Super Flower by Lizbeth Lara @ Calvert
Smiling Rainbow Fish by Valeria Orozco Gutierrez @ Calvert
Bubble Fish by Leslie Perez @ Calvert
The Sunflower by Anthony Sosa @ Calvert
Ikebana Dreams by Jacob Vera @ Calvert
Sweetheart by Heissel Inocente @ Carmichael
Colorful Art by Thao Lai @ Carmichael
The Soccer Game by Mayte Morales @ Carmichael
Paradise by Diana Morin @ Carmichael
The War of the Night by Khanh Nguyen @ Carmichael
The Sight by Emanuel Perales @ Carmichael
Nocturnal Night by Nhi Van @ Carmichael
Picasso Inspired Portrait by Arely Alberto @ Carroll Academy
Hungry Caterpillar by Mariela Cabrera @ Carroll Academy
Monochromatic Shapes by Lam Chu @ Carroll Academy
Smooth Sailing by Ariana Gonzalez @ Carroll Academy
Line Landscape by Vicente Gonzalez @ Carroll Academy
Hairy Lion by Alexander Luna @ Carroll Academy
Monochromatic Fish by Vannessa Tovias @ Carroll Academy
Sunset Swing by Christopher Velazquez @ Carroll Academy
Cowgirl Rock by Ava Dougherty @ Carter Academy
Picasso Portrait by Alondra Gaona Benitez @ Carter Academy
Playing Musicians by Francisco Garcia @ Carter Academy
The Wave by Mai Le @ Carter Academy
Rainbow Rooster by Leondrea Mackey @ Carter Academy
Carlito the Clown by Jesus Rangel @ Carter Academy
Blooming Blossoms by Adam Rosas @ Carter Academy
Boots by Britnee Alexander @ Dunn
La Granja by Valentin Arriaga @ Dunn
Horse Riding by Emily Garcia @ Dunn
The Farm by Deborah Villarreal @ Dunn
Mandala Ways by Jonathan Flores @ Gray
Beep Bop by Xenobia James @ Gray
Desert Sun by Reyna Martinez @ Gray
Flying High by Sarah Miranda @ Gray
Sheriff of the Sea by Ethan Sanchez @ Gray
Future Me by Roderick Thompson @ Gray
Kitchen Window by Kipssya Aviles @ Johnson
Underwater Life by Adrian Cedillo @ Johnson
Doll Fear by Vivian Bernal @ Jones
The Blue Snake by Marc Henri Calderon @ Jones
The Colorful Rooster by Jayden Forrester @ Jones
The Princess by Jamie Montoya @ Jones
Music Makes History With Guitars by Evelyn Suarez @ Jones
Desert Flower by Jenny Cervantes @ Kujawa
No! Ice Cream! by Gutemburg Figueroa @ Kujawa
Ready, Set, Score! by Miguel Frias @ Kujawa
Emotional Me by Ivonne Galvan @ Kujawa
Abstract Rooster by Rubi Sanchez @ Kujawa
Best Friends by Alejandro Varela @ Kujawa
The Chicken by Genessis Becerra @ Odom
La casa de la boca by Anthony Flores Zuniga @ Odom
Joker by Isaac Peralta @ Odom
Blue Egg by Joseph Perez @ Odom
The Real Kenet Sanchez by Kenet Sanchez @ Odom
Figuras geométricas by Carlos Vasquez @ Odom
A Long Trip at Night by Cesar Oliva @ Oleson
Coffee Break by Jacqueline Alfaro @ Orange Grove
Water Park by Leslie de la Fuente @ Orange Grove
Green Tea by Avani Gallegos @ Orange Grove
Safari of the Giraffes by Jade Manriquez @ Orange Grove
The Magic Flower by Sabrina Rodriguez @ Orange Grove
Princess Castle by Audrina Velez @ Orange Grove
Cars at Night by William Alvarado @ Reece Academy
Shark Attack by Jaebin Barnett @ Reece Academy
Waking in the Morning by Amar’e Gary @ Reece Academy
My Kitten Is Pink and Purple by Ariana Granados @ Reece Academy
Farm With Animals by Isaias Rodriguez @ Reece Academy
The Cool Life by Nicholas Bennett @ Spence
Celebrating My Creativity by Rayonna Gatlin @ Spence
In the Still of the Night by Amaiya Jackson @ Spence
Everything I Am by Lexie Leija @ Spence
Peony for Mom by Sergio Vasquez @ Spence
Purple Iris by Chyntia Velasco @ Spence
Self-Portrait in Space by Fernando Garcia @ Stephens
Me and My Monsters by Denis Hernandez @ Stephens
Self-Portrait in Art by Adrian Hernandez @ Stephens
Time-Wrap Portrait by Anaya Jackson @ Stephens
Myself In the City by Mike Leyva @ Stephens
Sunset Portrait by Amy Maradiaga @ Stephens
Kissing Mama by Esmeralda Avelar @ Worsham
Hidden In the Woods by Brian Duarte @ Worsham
Fairy Dust by Genesis Hargrove @ Worsham
Still Life of Fruit by Bella Hernandez @ Worsham
Serenata by Erick Munguia @ Worsham
Dreaming by Glorienna Ramirez @ Worsham
Life Can Be Amazing by Magdalena Rodriguez @ Worsham
¡Viva la estrella! by Jennifer Trujillo @ Worsham
 Pretty And Shy by Marilyn Vizet @ Worsham

Intermediate Campuses
The Best Monster Truck! by Josue Cruz @ Caraway
The Year 4020 by Alexander Moreno @ Caraway
Seeing New Heights by Juan Vaca @ Caraway
Wagon Train Trail West by Elizabeth Garcia @ Hill
Land of the Pine Trees by Braelynn Pierre @ Hill
My Horse Bryson by Cristal Rodriguez @ Hill

(The Department of Curriculum and Instruction provided the list of names.)

Congratulations to Everyone!

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Learn More About the Importance of Art Education

Americans for the Arts conducted a longitudinal study of 25,000 students between 1987 and 1998. The research showed that students benefited from art. They showed improved academic performance and low dropout rates.

Duke University’s Talent Identification Program also values recognizing and supporting creative talent.

Children need opportunities to develop their creativity. According to Dr. Bonnie Cramond, motivation in childhood is a better predictor of adult talent than ability. She is a professor of gifted and creative education at the University of Georgia.

Cramond also serves as director of the Torrance Center for Creativity and Talent Development. Ellis Paul Torrance wrote Manifesto for Children. Torrence based his manifesto on his observations of creative development. The manifesto provides guidance in fostering creativity.

“As our world becomes more complex and problems become more challenging,” Cramond said. “The need for creative individuals to address these situations in innovative ways increases. If creativity goes unrecognized, both the creative individual and society lose. Discovery and development of creativity should be primary goals of families and schools.”

Abilities develop over time. Yet, the tenacity to pursue an area of interest usually shows up early.