The whole art of teaching is only the art of awakening the natural curiosity of young minds for the purpose of satisfying it afterwards. --Anatole France
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Stephanie Wilson, Visual Art
Mrs. Wilson grew up in Lincoln County and went on to attend EKU, majoring in art education. She started teaching humanities at GRC in 2011, and now teaches Art I, Ceramics, Sculpture, and Cohort Visual Arts. She likes long walks on the beach, hanging out with family/friends and being outside. Her two-year-old daughter and husband keeps her on my toes! She loves the arts, as they have always been a part of her life--the process and idea of creating something out of nothing, whether it be a painting, ceramic piece or even music, has always interested her. To her, the arts are life and who we naturally are. |
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Michele Johnson, Visual Art
Ms. Johnson grew up in Clark County, graduated from George Rogers Clark HS, and earned her Master’s in Art Education from Eastern Kentucky University. She worked as a middle school art teacher at Powell County Middle school from 1991-2000 when she accepted a position teaching art here at GRC. Ms. Johnson has always loved making art. From a very young age, she would make art. Her first art show was in second grade and one of her earliest memories. She chose to become a teacher because she wanted to share her love of the arts with other people. Outside of school, Ms. Johnson enjoys spending time with her son and 2 rescue dogs, doing things with her friends, being outside, dancing, and making jewelry. |
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Kristofer Olson, Choir
Mr. Olson teaches choir at GRC and Campbell Junior High. He earned his Bachelor of Music in Choral Music Education from the University of Kentucky and a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Music (Guitar Performance) from Transylvania University. He has also studied choral conducting as a post-baccalaureate student at UK with Dr. Jeff Johnson. During this time he was president of the internationally-renowned UK Men’s Chorus. Mr. Olson is the assistant director of the Kentuckians Chorus, the Lexington chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, with whom he organizes an annual vocal workshop for students in Central Kentucky. He is the bass section leader at St. Raphael’s Episcopal Church in Lexington and was the interim choir director there in 2009. Mr. Olson is also a songwriter and arranger in a variety of genres and has taught guitar privately. His non-musical interests include history, comedy, tap dancing, and soccer. |
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Nicola Rohr, Orchestra
Nicola Rohr teaches orchestra throughout Clark County, at GRC, Robert D Campbell Junior, and Baker Intermediate. This will be her third year in the district teaching strings. Ms. Rohr grew up in Georgetown, Kentucky and studied at UK, graduating in 2013 with a Bachelor's degree in music education. Her primary instruments are cello and piano, and before teaching in Clark County, she was involved in teaching orchestra through UK's String Project. Outside of school and playing music, Ms. Rohr enjoys hiking, traveling, and painting. Orchestra Website. |
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Drama/Dance
Emily Jacobus. More information to come!
Emily Jacobus. More information to come!
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Katherine Lowther, Humanities, Department Chair
Ms. Lowther has been teaching at GRC for 11 years, and is excited to share her love of the arts and humanities with her students each year. Earning degrees from the University of Kentucky in music (piano), English education, and secondary education, Ms. Lowther continues to seek out opportunities to learn more about artists, musicians, students, and the world around her. |
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