About Us - How Will Kids Benefit from KidzArt?
KidzArt enhances a child's experience of art. Kids have a great need to express themselves in many ways — artistically, emotionally, physically and spiritually. KidzArt impacts each and every area of expression. The KidzArt classroom is a non-competitive environment enhanced by soft music that allows children to focus and enjoy what they are doing. Parents see the difference in the quality of art their children bring home. Kids get immediate results as their enthusiasm for art increases.
KidzArt impacts their lives by sparking their creative process in other areas as well. KidzArt reaches the artistic individual as well as those who never thought they could draw or create works of art!
KidzArt Team
Our Certified Instructors are talented, highly trained and certified in the KidzArt method. They are all very passionate about the program and love bringing the joy of art to so many children.
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Jaime Collins, Executive Director and Certified Instructor
Before graduating Georgia State University, I began working with KidzArt my senior year of college for the chance to work with children. I hoped to gain the teaching experience and go on to teach history. I was also drawn to KidzArt because it required “no previous art experience” and I was curious to see if it was too good to be true. Growing up with an artist of natural talent for a father, and believing I had no talent of my own, I have been amazed and inspired by what I have accomplished as a KidzArt student! So much in fact, that now I am a KidzArt Instructor and Owner! Now I am able to bring that same sense of accomplishment to children of all ages as they are inspired at every KidzArt class!
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Thom Paretta, Certified Instructor
Thom is currently a student at Oglethorpe University. As a lover of all arts, Thom has participated in multiple musical acts as well as created free lance art work for many years. Thom also tutors part-time for seventh grade student in all subjects and mentors mentally handicapped high school students for several years. Thom enjoys skateboarding and playing music with his younger brother. KidzArt gives Thom a great opportunity to combine his love of the arts with the chance to continue working with kids!
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Talia Witherspoon– Certified Instructor
Talia Witherspoon is a senior at Oglethorpe University. She majors in English and Art History and aspires to be an early childhood educator. Talia loves KidzArt not only because she exercises her talent at teaching but also because she encourages students express themselves creatively.
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Ryan Parks – Certified Instructor
Born and raised in Atlanta, Ryan attended the Art Institute of Atlanta for several years before transferring to pursue an Art Education degree at Georgia State University. He volunteers at the Eyedrum gallery in his spare time. Ryan is drawn to KidzArt because of his love for art and his dream to someday teach art full time.
KidzArt® uses only high quality, non-toxic art materials.
