ART with MEYERS: Welcome to Art with Meyers!

Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Welcome to Art with Meyers!

Hello! My name is Erin Meyers, and I have been an art educator at High Point Regional High School in picturesque Sussex County, New Jersey since 1999. I feel so fortunate to be able to combine my love of art with my passion for teaching. Please check in from time to time to see what is happening in our world class art department, as I share my experiences through the lens of a teacher, a mom, and a community member. I can be contacted at emeyers@hpregional.org.

The Power of Art Education

All children, not only those with specific artistic talent, benefit from an education in the arts. The arts are, in themselves, a vital part of a comprehensive education. Current research suggests that young people who participate in the arts acquire skills that help them in decision making, problem solving, critical thinking, and teamwork. The arts also help motivate children to learn and achieve stronger results in core academic subjects. For some children, the arts even provide the impetus to stay in school and find their way to contribute to society. Creative thinking and art education challenge students to utilize the right-hemisphere of the brain more often, resulting in more holistic thinking and intuitive learning.