School's Evaluation of the Program

Contract Summary
 Contract: 25-26-0624
 District: BELLMORE UFSD
 Artist: Catherine Sparacino Russell Ceramic Workshops
 Program: Ideas To Build On-Ceramics Workshops
 Art Form: Visual Arts (VA), Professional Development
 Grades: 3 , 4
 Program Dates: 10/6, 11/17

Evaluation Summary
 Evaluator: Stephen Gorey, Art teacher
 Grades: 3, 4
 Dates: 10/6/25-10/8/25 and 11/17/25-11/19/25
 Submitted: 11/24/2025 8:53:45 AM

Ratings
Rating System: 1-5 points: 1=poor; 2=fair; 3=good; 4=very good; 5=outstanding

4
Artistic Quality of Presentation
Artist demonstrated skill and dedication to their art; repertoire was appropriate and well-chosen for students' age and interest levels; art form was presented in an enjoyable, artistic manner.
5
Artist's Interaction with Students
Artist effectively engaged students in the program; artist listened to student comments/questions and responded appropriately.
4
Educational Quality of Presentation
Artist helped students to understand this art form and the creative process; artist demonstrated relationships between art form and other curriculum areas; artists helped children to see/hear with greater discrimination; artist used vocabulary terms that were within the grasp of students.
5
Student Response to Presentation
Artist engaged students' interest and attention; applause and laughter was genuine and enthusiatic; restlessness was minimal; when invited to participate, students were eager; questions to artists indicated that students understood the presentation.
5
Quality of Presentation
Speakers could be easily heard; performers could be seen; lighting, props and sound effects were effective; costumes were imaginative, colorful and appropriate; elements of surprise and humor were included in presentation; program was well-paced; program began and ended on time.
Provided
Study Guides/Support Materials
Please enter your comments below regarding: a) whether or not materials were provided to schools before the performance; b) whether or not these were provided in a timely manner; c) whether or not they were useful to teachers in preparing the students
Would you recommend this program to other school districts?
Yes
Cathy supplied all tools and clay for the project.
Suggestions to artists for improvement:
no suggestions
Please include any additional comments you care to make.
Cathy is a professional and her interactions with the children is always positive.

        
        
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