Hello, I'm Mrs. King.

Ellen King Mrs. King’s Arts Camp With more than 25 years combined experience teaching Art​,​ 11 years for the Chicago Park District and the last 17 working in public and private schools. With a bachelor of fine arts from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and a masters of art in teaching from National-Louis University I have a wealth of experience working with children to foster a love of art making. With being an International Baccalaureate-accredited visual arts teacher my broad scope tends to incorporate a worldly perspective often incorporating culturally relevant art connections that appeal to students of all backgrounds. In 2010​,​ I was selected “Most Outstanding Teacher of the Year” at Kellogg Elementary school in Chicago. In 2012​,​ I decided to create a summer program where children could be inspired to develop their creativity. My vision was to bring learning and fun together during the summer months in a pressure free environment. My aim was to give students a way to develop their creative expression while cultivating connections and experiencing the wonders of nature. The camp eventually moved to a virtual platform and continued to provide opportunities for children to express their creativity.