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Student’s Reflection on Summer Education Programs

Posted on by Kelsey Longpine

Beach Museum of Art education intern Marie Taylor took these notes at a recent day outreach program at the Flint Hills Summer Fun Camp. Flint Hills Summer Camp was started in 2010 by parents and continues today as a way to provide a structured, fun summer experience for children with autism-spectrum disorders and peer models.

The campers were comparing and contrasting two pictures of dragons as part of looking activities designed to develop communication, attending, and social skills.  The finished by drawing their own dragons. Students have also been participating in weekly Visual Thinking Strategies sessions as part of a research project being led by Senior Educator, Kathrine Schlageck.

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The beginning of a new school year is well on its way…

Posted on by Kelsey Longpine

Another successful summer of enrolment and orientation for incoming students has passed us by! The Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art would like to welcome all incoming Kansas State University students to the K-State Family. For the past several years the museum has participated in orientation and found it to be a great way to let incoming students and Manhattan residents know of the gem we have tucked on the corner of campus.

The student employees of the museum spend time during orientation sharing information about the museum with the incoming students and their families. We see this as an opportunity for current students to bond with incoming students, sharing the wildcat way. This year we were able to reach out to over 1000 people.

Manhattan is a great place to live and go to school, welcome, and we’ll see you in August!

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Staff Spotlight: Haley Hermes

Posted on by Kelsey Longpine
Haley Hermes assisting during a class.
Haley Hermes, Gallery Teacher

From Andale, Kansas, Haley Hermes was the education intern for the fall 2014 semester.  Majoring in Family Studies and Human Services, Conflict Analysis and Trauma, Haley graduated in December 2014 and is applying to graduate school.

Haley enjoys reading, working with her hands, rock-climbing, cycling, and yoga.  She is also an Assistant Teacher for Crèche Day School, a member of Kappa Alpha Theta, and Wish Granter for Make A Wish Foundation.

“I love working with the different age groups that come in for all of the programs,” Haley says. “We get everyone from two years to seventy-two and that has really helped me learn how to work with many different ages of people. I also really enjoy learning how to work better with those who may have disabilities, as I have not had as much previous experience in this area. These experiences have helped prepare me to become a more holistic helping professional.”

Fun fact: Haley has 10 siblings.