Hi! I’m Ella Weltner, an art educator living in Portland, Oregon. I grew up in Boise, Idaho where my mother taught me art in elementary school. My goal as a teacher is to teach art with the confidence, clarity, and creativity my mother taught me and my classmates. I began my art teacher journey in my early 20’s, when I created art projects for my roommates to do for fun while I was pursuing a degree at Portland State University. I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in 2023 specializing in textile art, sculpture, and acrylic painting. During my time at Portland State, I also taught at an after school arts program for elementary-aged youth. I completed my Masters in Education degree from Portland State University in June 2024. The program provided me the incredible opportunity to teach art as a student teacher at West Sylvan Middle School. I am currently teaching art at Oregon City High School and coaching volleyball at Portland Volleyball Academy!
