Student artwork from Rock Canyon Elementary has been selected for display in the Utah State Board of Education boardroom this fall, according to a September 28 report. The work reflects instruction designed to help students develop artistic skills while exploring and demonstrating their understanding of grade-level subjects.
Marie Mattinson, the visual arts teacher at Rock Canyon, supports this work through the Beverley Taylor Sorenson Arts Learning Program, also known as BTS Arts. Mattinson, a licensed educator with a visual arts endorsement, collaborates with classroom teachers to connect art instruction with curriculum topics.
BTS Arts is a statewide Utah initiative that pairs qualified arts educators with elementary classroom teachers. Through shared planning and teaching, these educators provide arts instruction that builds skills over time and incorporates core subjects, allowing students to express ideas and show understanding through creative work.
At Rock Canyon, student artwork also contributes to the school's identity. Under the direction of Mattinson, students created a large, colorful roadrunner representing the school mascot, featuring layered feathers that bring together various colors and patterns.
