Meet the Teachers  at John Eaton Elementary School (Washington, District of Columbia)

Riley Melone Hello! I am the art teacher to every student at the amazing John Eaton Elementary School in Washington D.C. This is my 5th year of teaching in DCPS, and 4th year at Eaton. My students from Pre-K to 5th grade inspire me everyday with their thoughtful ideas and new perspectives when analyzing artwork. I feel incredibly grateful to explore various mediums and techniques with a school community made up of so many cultures. It's paramount to me to expose my students to artists from around the world, and challeng ... read moree them in ways that will help them grow artistically. I am a graduate of Montclair State University, where I was selected for the Art and Design Award for Excellence in Studio Practices. In my own practice I focus on figurative oil paintings inspired by the Baroque era mixed with Magical Realism. Send compliment