Art Department Welcomes New Teacher

Sandra Still is the new art teacher at the Upper School. Born in San Francisco and raised in Palo Alto, Sandra's high school had a fabulous art department where she spent all her free time. She went on to earn a B.S. in Design from U.C. Davis and a M.S. in Anthropology from the University of Washington. Sandra is dedicated to exploring different art mediums with a special focus on fiber and textile forms. Her interests include culture and ethnographic art, and she travels the globe looking for inspiration.

"I'm so happy to be here and fulfill my mission of nurturing creativity in young people," Sandra states. "As Pablo Picasso once said, 'Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.'"

Former Students Create Future of Art

Conor Schlosser was in 8th grade at Santa Catalina when he won the Gold Award for his Computer Art entitled "Leap of Faith." Having graduated from Lower School in 2006, his work now graces the cover of the book The Best Young Writers and Artists in America, published by Scholastic in July 2008.

Matthew Lindly had his Gold Award for Computer Art "Waves of Grass" published in Spark: Young Visions & Voices of 2008 by the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers. Now, the 2008 graduate's work has been selected to be one of 50 artworks exhibited at the office of The President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities in Washington D.C. from September 2008 to August 2009.

Lens of Compassion

Taking place each April during Father-Daughter Weekend, Santa Catalina's annual silent auction has raised over $3,600 for Kids with Cameras, a non-profit organization that teaches photography to marginalized children around the world. The money has helped purchase four beautiful acres of land in India for Hope House, a home and school that will be a haven for girls who choose to leave the brothels of Calcutta. Namaste to Claire Lerner and all the students who have truly made a difference in these girls' lives.