QACPS Visual Arts Students Receive ‘Artwork of the Month’ Spotlight in Superintendent’s Gallery

Dr. Patricia Saelens, Superintendent, and Michael Bell, Supervisor of Fine Arts, personally signed certificates of recognition for each student, which will be presented to them by their art teachers and principals at each school. 

2025 Superintendent’s Gallery Honorees and Visual Arts Teachers:

  • Melody Ellis, Ana Haddaway, Mary Harris, Grade 6 – Camping Under the Stars | Mrs. Holly Schrader, Stevensville Middle School
  • Grace Hartlove, Grade 11 – Whale Fall | Mrs. Andrea Schulte, Kent Island High School
  • Anna Rossetti, Grade 1 – The Rainbow Splat | Mrs. Shannon Francis, Matapeake Elementary School
  • Riley Crossley, Grade 6 – The Art Room | Ms. Vicki Bockmiller, Stevensville Middle School
  • Ruby Wolfe, Grade 8 – Self-Portrait | Ms. Brittney Feeley, Matapeake Middle School
  • Carly Spiering, Grade 1 – Bird and Fruit | Mrs. Jennifer Mariano, Centreville Elementary School
  • Rowan Joiner, Grade 2 – Volcano | Ms. Annie Agee, Sudlersville Elementary School
  • Grayson Lyon, Grade 10 – Isolated Wired | Ms. Stephanie Zeiler, Queen Anne’s County High School
  • Kaia Lyons, Grade 7 – Creek View | Mrs. Jackie Jablecki, Centreville Middle School
  • Allie Hamilton, Grade 4 – Abstract Mountains | Mrs. Candace Brush, Bayside Elementary School
  • Taylor Phillips, Grade 4 – Cake | Mrs. Garnette Hines, Kennard Elementary School
  • Eliza Coner, Grade 4 – In the Breeze | Mrs. Cassie Hosler, Church Hill Elementary School
  • Lucy Kohl, Grade 4 – Color Wheel Paint Palette | Ms. Megan Spence, Grasonville Elementary School
  • Emilia Conley, Grade 2 – Snowy Owls | Mrs. Allison Dorsey, Kent Island Elementary School

Michael Bell, Supervisor of Visual & Performing Arts, emphasized the importance of this opportunity: “The Superintendent’s Gallery is a meaningful tradition to uphold while celebrating the artistic achievements of these selected students by showcasing prints of their original artworks at the QACPS Board of Education. We’re incredibly proud of their work and look forward to seeing even more student artwork at ArtScene 2025!”

A brief 60 second video previewing the artwork on display can be viewed here.

QACPS invites the community to celebrate more student artwork (grades K – 12) at ArtScene 2025:

📍 Queen Anne’s County High School – Tuesday, April 29, 5–8 PM

📍 Kent Island High School – Thursday, May 1, 5–8 PM