Making an Impact…Engaging Students and Families Through Annual Strings Concert
Educator Ann Medellin has been teaching in the Vancouver Public School District since 1992. Despite teaching at two middle schools, performing with the Portland Opera, Oregon Ballet Orchestra, and other local orchestras, and playing on three soccer teams, she still finds time to meet me for coffee. It doesn’t take long to see that she’s […]
ENGAGING STUDENTS…Mariposa Mural at Lake Shore Elementary
Students and staff of Lake Shore Elementary gathered in their school’s courtyard to celebrate the completion of the Mariposa Mural. All K-5 students worked with local mural artist Christian Barrios to create a legacy art piece for the school that focuses on diversity and belonging. A Foundation for VPS Engagement Grant helped fund the year-long […]
ENGAGING STUDENTS…Gaiser and Jason Lee Middle Schools Combined Orchestras
On December 1st, the Allegro and Presto Orchestras of Jason Lee and Gaiser Middle Schools performed in a combined concert for a crowd of approximately 500. The concert also included Oregon Hall of Fame group 3 Leg Torso thanks to a Foundation for VPS Engagement Grant awarded to the schools’ orchestra teacher, Ann Medellin. “I’m […]
