About Mrs. Melrose

I was born in Houston, Texas but grew up in central New Jersey.  I always knew I wanted to be a teacher, but it wasn't until 11th grade that I knew I wanted to teach high school art. I spent my Saturdays in New York City taking photography classes at FIT. After spending time in Manhattan, I decided that I wanted to leave the north east and see more of the country.  I came to Tucson in 2000 and started my BFA program at the University of Arizona. 

I got my experience working with children at the YMCA as a gym teacher, photography teacher, group leader, site director, and finally program coordinator while I was in high school and college.

I did my student teaching at Desrt View High School with Brenda Semanick, a well-known local artist.  Once I graduated from the U of A, I hired at Tucson Accelerated High Schoool, and I've been here ever since! 

What Am I Doing Here?

Students:

Use this page to find resources you need to complete your projects, practice assignments, study guides, or just to see what other students have done, view their work, and get ideas of your own.

Please feel free to navigate outside of the class you are in for ideas etc.  Also, you can leave comments or suggestions, and send me emails regarding anything in class or on this page. 

Thanks and enjoy!

Melrose