from the January 2001 PAEA Newsletter

Sherry Knight began her teaching career in 1977 at Trinity Area High School. She has been awarded The High School Teacher of the Year Award twice by her peers.

Sherry has been involved in numerous aspects of art. She has played a major role in various committees in her district, such as Strategic Planning, Monitoring Committee, Technical Committee and helped to write the district’s Portfolio Assessment Plan.

The promotion of the arts, both in school and community, is another of Sherry’s priorities. She sponsors students art shows both locally and out of state. Sherry played an important role in Trinity Arts Day and Heritage Festival by arranging for visiting artists, demonstrations and publicity. She is involved in the school’s theatre program as the artistic director and set designer. She also sponsors numerous art clubs within the school setting.

Involving students and being involved in the community is also a high priority for Sherry. Having students paint windows for local establishments, working with senior citizens, and donating her time, talent and energy to various organizations are just a few of the ways she is involved. Sherry also gives to her students on the weekends. As advisor of the drawing club, she has arranged weekend trips for her art students to Washington D.C., New York City, Cleveland, Boston and Chicago. She has recently awarded and Andy Warhol Museum Outreach Grant. This will allow her students to partner with the museum in various art initiatives. Sherry frequently takes her student teachers from many local colleges.

Sherry has been active in the arts community outside of the school setting. She has presented workshops at the local, county, and state levels. Further proof of her dedication is her active participation in the various offices she has held in PAEA.