Currently an Art Teacher, grades K-8. I have taught in the public schools for many years as an Art Specialist. Massachusetts Certifications include: Art/Visual Art K-12; Biology 5-12; General Science 5-12; Instructional Technology K-12. I also offer private art instruction and am an author of an Art Education book series for young children: "The Adventures of Mimi the Artist" and sole-proprietor of Melchiori Technologies, a graphic design/computer consulting business. BFA; M.Ed. "Mimi the Artist" is a Registered Trademark
Lighthearted instruction with a knack for simplifying the complicated into an understandable and doable experience!
- Massachusetts Senatorial Citation in recognition of works as sole coordinator of two Berkshire County Earth Day Fairs - Berkshire County Volunteer of the Year Award
Master of Education - MCLA Bachelor of Fine Arts - UMASS Amherst
- Beekeeper; landscape designer and an avid gardener! Specializing in detailed drawings and watercolors of herbs, flowers and birds! - Weather enthusiast and CoCoRaHS member (Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network), happily measuring/submitting daily precipitation data! Visit" www.mimitheartist.com for free lessons, art ideas, games and more!
PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, Staff, Not Grade Specific
English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Specialty, Science, Biology, Environment, Social Studies - History, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Classroom Management, General Science, Short Stories, Writing, Holidays/Seasonal, Thanksgiving, Autumn, Halloween, Easter, Spring