Because longtime ceramics teacher Leah Aguayo is now teaching at Los Gatos High School, art teacher Diana Vanry has taken over the school’s ceramics classes as well as an Art 1 class and a combined Art, 2,3 and AP Studio Art class.

“(Teaching ceramics) is a lot of extra work because it is new curriculum for me,” said Vanry, who has taught regular art classes at the school for five years. “Also, because it is a more hands-on activity class compared to art, there is a lot more prep work that goes into the class.”

Vanry is also new to the Canvas learning management system and still learning how to use all its functions. Fortunately, though, she said Canvas makes teaching the class so much easier as it helps her organize different projects that the students can choose from.

The work Vanry puts into her class does not go unnoticed; many of her students are appreciative for the new ceramics teacher.

“She is a really patient teacher and is always willing to take the time to teach every student,” junior Varun Meduri said. “I can’t wait to see what we will learn throughout this school year.”