Instructor: Jill Faison

Jill Faison
 Jill Faison is an educator and visual artist with expertise in visual art and graphic design. She holds an MA in Curriculum and Teaching from Fresno Pacific University and a BA in Advertising Design from Fresno State University. Originally from Fresno, California, she now lives in Fairfield, California. Before becoming a teacher, Jill worked as a graphic designer for 10 years, bringing valuable professional experience into her classroom practice. She has taught first grade, high school, and currently teaches sixth grade. Jill is passionate about helping educators integrate meaningful art experiences into existing curriculum, regardless of their personal art background. She believes art can strengthen critical thinking, problem-solving, authentic learning, teamwork, and intrinsic motivation while enriching student achievement. Art has been a lifelong part of Jill's journey, and she continues to enjoy creating, sharing, and studying art. She is enthusiastic about helping teachers discover the transformative power of art across the curriculum.

Classes by this instructor


ART-900: Drawing Magic

Drawing Magic
Drawing Magic is an online professional development course for educators that opens the door to discovering a world of creativity and confidence, with no special "art talent" required. The course is designed to make art accessible for every educator. Both experienced and new teachers will benefit from unique, step-by-step drawing experiences that support National Visual Arts Standards and can be easily adapted for your classroom.

ART-902: The Magic of Paper

The Magic of Paper
The Magic of Paper provides students the opportunity to personally explore the unusual use of various papers in exciting new ways. Having been specifically designed to build confidence in the K-8 teacher with little or no previous art training or background in art education, this unique art course requires no "artistic talent" or "skill".

ART-903: Building Self Esteem Through Elementary Art

Building Self Esteem Through Elementary Art
The art experiences in Building Self-Esteem Through Elementary Art have been specifically designed to assist students in developing a concrete realization of their own uniqueness and worth, as well as their important contribution to the whole.