Staff Profile

My name is Bridget Houghton and I am thrilled to be your student’s visual arts teacher again this year at Westgate Community School. I am so excited to have the opportunity to be a part of your students’ creative experiences and Artistic Growth. This year will be my fifth year as part of the Westgate Community. I received my BA in Art Education from the University of Wyoming.  

Throughout the year, I aim to expose students to a wide range of different artists, art styles, and art mediums such as charcoal drawing, printmaking, and kiln fire clay among others, as well as introducing them to how they can incorporate art into their future. Through instruction and encouragement, students will talk intellectually about art and discover the beauty in the world around them. They will learn how to use the elements of art and design principles within their work and recognize them in others' work, including their peers. They will also learn about how art has evolved throughout history and explore multicultural art from around the world.

One of my main focuses this year is to help students develop their ability to think critically about both their own work and the work of others. I aim to create a classroom environment where constructive critique is encouraged and valued, guiding students in how to give and receive feedback as an essential part of the creative process.