

Hi Porter Patriots!
My name is Dr. Helain Nicholson and I am a native Chicagoan. I have been an educator for the past 17 years. I received a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from Loyola University, Chicago, a masters' degree in Elementary Education from University of Phoenix, and a doctorate degree in Educational Leadership, from the University of Phoenix. I have taught kindergarten, 1st grade, and K-8th grade art. This is my 2nd year teaching Art at Porter.

Mrs. Mergler and I look forward to working with your children in September! We can't wait to see the masterpieces that our students will create this year! :-)
Please feel free to contact me at: nicholhd@pwcs.edu
Office Hours: 11:30 - 1:00
Mondays: Virtual Learning
Tuesday - Friday: We will meet on Zoom
Art Contest
Click on the link below to find out more about the Doodle for Google Art Contest. This year's theme is How do you show strength.
Doodle for Google
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We will meet on Zoom to begin the school year! Find your link below.



All lessons will be found in Canvas.
Click on Porter's Instructional Technology Page below for helpful hints:
Porter Instructional Technology Page