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Tricia Larsen

ART INSTRUCTOR
triciajl58@gmail.com

My name is Tricia Larsen, and I’ve been the Art Instructor at Thornhill for several years. I am very familiar with Thornhill, as my two younger children attended the school many years ago. This year, I will be providing arts education to 3rd  (including the 2/3 combo class), 4th, and 5th grade students. I am passionate about education and the role art plays in lifelong education and
​self-development.

I am excited to guide your children in their creative explorations. We’ll be using a variety of art mediums and activities, such as ceramics, pastels, paint, fabric, paper collage, sculpture, printing, drawing, foil engraving, origami, and others.

❝ I am passionate about education and the role art plays in lifelong education and self-development.❞
 
At its core, art is an accessible, fun, and safe means of self-expression: communicating one’s feelings, needs, thoughts, perceptions, and aspirations. Not only does art foster children’s creativity and imagination, it will hone their skills in problem-solving, cooperation, self-awareness, sequencing, planning, organization, interpersonal relations, empathy, collaboration, and communication.

​Art builds and reinforces the process of setting goals, putting forth a best effort, taking risks, and developing self-confidence. Arts education is an invaluable conduit to successfully approach, understand, and practice any subject matter.
 
Art is vital empowerment and connection. Creativity is a quality directly linked to being one of the most important factors in the success of individuals and groups. Everyone benefits!

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Thornhill Elementary School
5880 Thornhill Dr., Oakland, CA 94611
phone: (510) 339-6800
fax: (510) 339-6801

Tax ID #94-2529197
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Thornhill is proud to be recognized as a 2016
​National Blue Ribbon School.

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  • Home
  • Our School
    • Meet Our Principal
    • Teachers & Staff
    • School History
    • Student Achievement
    • Prospective Families (TK/K Information)
    • Registration & Enrollment >
      • Back-to-School Guide
      • Forms & Policies >
        • Acceptable Use Policy
        • Attendance Policy
      • Middle School Options
    • Bell Schedule
    • OUSD Lunch Menu
    • Parking & Drop-Off
    • Photo Gallery
    • Contact
  • Learning
    • Curriculum
    • Distance Learning >
      • Letter from the Principal July 24
      • Letter from the Principal August 1
    • Enrichment Classes
    • Extended Care
    • Gardening
    • Library
    • Visual and Performing Arts
  • Our Community
    • Calendar & Events
    • Fall Festival
    • Thornhill Night at the A's
    • Stay Connected
    • Newsletter
    • Committees & Groups >
      • Dads Club
      • Sustainability & Green Team
    • Volunteer
  • PFC
    • Board Members
    • Board Roles & Responsibilities >
      • Executive Board Members
      • Non-Voting Board Members
    • PFC Meetings
  • Fundraising
    • Shop & Earn
    • Spirit Wear
    • Dine Outs
    • Teacher Wish Lists
    • Readathon
    • Annual Fund
    • Benefit Auction
    • Walkathon