Fine Art
Instructors
Department Head
Mariel lanier
Mariel Lanier (nee Heins) graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Art Education from Taylor University. She has taught both privately and publicly in the US and abroad. She is an experienced printmaker in lithography. She has over eight years experience in ceramics and is well versed in drawing and painting and has shown her work in galleries nationally. Mariel is a St. Louis native, who graduated from Ladue High School. She is actively involved in her church and Teen Community Bible Study.
Friday Enrichment Art instructor for all levels
fine ART Department INSTRUCTORS
Molly Skiljan
Fine Art (evening and Saturday classes)
Molly Skiljan graduated from Depaul University with a Bachelor of Science in Art Education. She taught high school art for 5 years before taking time off to help raise her family. Molly had the opportunity to teach a variety of 2D and 3D courses including drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, AP Art History, ceramics, and graphic design. Her main artistic interests include combining art and technology to improve student learning. She enjoys spending time with her family, camping, volunteering with Girl Scouts, and First Lego League Jr. Currently, Molly is pursuing a Masters Degree in Educational Technology from the University of Missouri-Columbia.