” Ms. Merdjan taught students the technical aspects of art including color theory, and negative and positive space in two dimensional and three-dimensional forms. She is a creative thinker and problem solver, utilizing innovative ways for students to explore creative outlets. Students created pop-up books that contained 90 degree and 180 degree structures and mechanisms. They also took on a chair design challenge where teams of students created a 1/2, 3/4 and finally a full sized cardboard chair that withstood 150 pounds without the use of adhesives including nails, tape or glue… Ms. Merdjan creates a positive and supportive classroom environment fostering the talents of a diverse student body.”