Meet the Teachers
Jamie Franklin: BA Art in Studio Art. Master of Arts in Education Learning and Teaching. Certifications in AP Art and Design (Drawing, 2D and 3D), Gifted and Talented, Online Teaching and Training
Courses: Senior Advanced Art Major Art 4 (Honors), AP Art and Design (Drawing, 2D, 3D), Art 2
Activities: National Art Honor Society Sponsor
Ms. Jamie Franklin
Hello ! I am Jamie Franklin and have the pleasure of teaching and guiding the Senior Advanced Art Majors at AAST. Along with the Major, I also teach AP Art and Design (Drawing, 2D, 3D) and Art 2. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art and Art Education from the University of South Carolina, a Masters of Arts in Teaching and Learning from Coastal Carolina University. I am Gifted and Talented and AP certified.
I have been involved with AAST's Advanced Art Major in some capacity since 1999, when I assisted with AAST's Gifted and Talented Summer Art Program. It was then that I fell in love with the mission of the Advanced Art Major, which is to provide students with an opportunity to pursue art at an advanced level and create a sustained, research and interest based body of work during the two year program. I am dedicated to the creative environment and culture created within this Major and take much pride in the young artists that are a part of it. I guide students to be innovative, creative, think for themselves and to think outside the box. I tell my students to walk purposefully for their art, whether their purpose will lead them to a career in art or a lifetime of appreciating art. In my opinion, art, creativity and innovation are all connected and can strengthen any college or career choice.
I am an artist at heart, but I feel my true purpose is to guide students to use their abilities to the fullest, be real world relevant and have a toolbox full of 21st century skills necessary to to be successful in today's global society.
As an artist, I draw much inspiration from my experiences. Growing up on a tobacco farm located outside of Loris, I remember spending summers working in the fields and helping my family. I remember the smell of newly tilled land, growing crops and curing tobacco. “The Golden Leaf” was more than a way of life it was our heritage. I remember the intense work ethic of my father as the pressure to provide for his family could rise and fall simply by the changing weather. I remember hot summers, long rows of crops, and long days – from dawn to dusk we would work. I remember my stoic grandfather telling stories of farming past. The stories of mules, plows, blisters and strained backs. I remember hard work, and valuable lessons learned, but above all I remember family. My artwork is based on the use and exploration of mixed media in various forms. I enjoy using texture and aligning various non-traditional materials such as tar, burlap, silicone, sand and wax to enhance the composition of my work. A vast majority of my work is based on my remembrance of farm and family. The materials I use to create my work are often found on our family farm and used by family members.
Email: scompton@horrycountyschools.net
Phone: (843) 903-8460 ext. 583620
Qualifications: BA in Studio Art MAT in Art Education
Courses: Art 1, Art 2, Advanced Art Major (Art 3 Honors)
Activities: National Art Honor Society
Ms. Sara J Compton
Hello! My name is Ms. Compton and I teach Art 1, Art 2, AP Art History, and the 11th grade Advanced Art Major courses at AAST. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art and my Master of Arts in Teaching with a concentration in Art Education from Coastal Carolina University in Conway, South Carolina and I am a proud Chanticleer! I am also an alumni of the Advanced Art Major at AAST (Class of 2007) and it is an honor to be able to teach here now.
I am passionate about both the arts and art education. I enjoy helping my students see the big picture of art, culture, and art history, and I love seeing them get excited about making art. My personal favorite art mediums are oil paint, fabric, graphite & charcoal, and pen and ink, but I also love trying new things and learning new methods and techniques. I especially enjoy visiting museums of all kinds and gathering inspiration from everything around me, be it art, science, history, literature, or anything else I encounter. I believe in being a life-long learner and I believe that stepping outside of your comfort zone is necessary to thrive as an artist.
Aside from art, my hobbies include reading, crafting, gardening, and playing D&D every weekend! I love spending time with my family and friends and I love to travel, especially to the mountains where my husband and I enjoy hiking and bird-watching.
If I can answer any questions or provide any information, please feel free to contact me!