Stepper McCrery is an art educator who is deeply committed to cultivating creativity in young minds. As a kid-at-heart herself, Stepper finds immense joy in guiding young minds to discover their own creative voices. She works to create a supportive and inspiring environment where budding artists can thrive, cultivating their skills and confidence while discovering the joy of their own artistic expression.

Seattle artist David Lasky co-authored the graphic novel, Carter Family: Don’t Forget This Song, which won comics’ Eisner Award in 2013, and he is the colorist of the Newbury Honor Book, El Deafo. Since 2007, David has been a graphic novel instructor to a wide range of ages and skill levels.

Lishu Rodriguez is an environmental artist/designer and a current art teacher at a public elementary school. She once heard someone say that creativity and imagination are the seeds for innovation, and uses this statement as a guiding force in their practice. As an art educator, she strives to nurture creativity and imagination. Her classes emphasize exploration, experimentation, play, observation, and various art techniques. Rodriguez’s ultimate objective is for her students to enjoy the art-making process while understanding its vital role in our socio-emotional health and development. Let’s create art together!

Lishu Rodriguez is an environmental artist/designer and a current art teacher at a public elementary school. She once heard someone say that creativity and imagination are the seeds for innovation, and uses this statement as a guiding force in their practice. As an art educator, she strives to nurture creativity and imagination. Her classes emphasize exploration, experimentation, play, observation, and various art techniques. Rodriguez’s ultimate objective is for her students to enjoy the art-making process while understanding its vital role in our socio-emotional health and development. Let’s create art together!