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MANCHESTER ARTIST DISPLAYS WORK AT GEORGIAN COURT
By Kim Fink
 | | --Photo By Kim Fink Manchester's Corrine Stinemire proudly shows off some of her artwork. It is on display at Georgian Court University, where she is currently studying education. |
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For 22-year-old Corrine Stinemire, the love of art and children go hand in hand. A Manchester resident and student Georgian Court University, Stinemire has woven her two great passions into a double major, Art and Elementary Education, and is looking forward to a career that integrates both.
"After I graduate in May, I will have an endorsement which would allow me to teach art at the K-5 level," Stinemire said. "I enjoy being an artist and I like the classroom atmosphere. I plan on teaching elementary school first and then concentrating on my art career."
But right now all Stinemire can concentrate on is her current art exhibit, which is being held at the Chris Geis Gallery located on the college campus.
"It's going really well. I've sold numerous pieces and there's been a great turnout," said Stinemire.
Stinemire's artwork will be on display and open to the public from February 18 through 27, until 8 p.m., and incorporates art styles from her various classes during her stay at Georgian Court.
A student teacher at Whiting Elementary School, Stinemire is following in the footsteps of her mother and sister who are both teachers.
"We have teachers in my family and my grandmother used to paint with oils, so I got a little bit from both sides," said Stinemire. "My family has been extremely supportive of my art and of my career plans. I am very thankful to them for all their help and for always believing in me."
After her graduation in May, Stinemire has another big event in the making. "I'm getting married in July so there's a lot going on right now," Stinemire said.
But juggling various tasks seems to be no problem for Stinemire, who is currently working two jobs, taking a full course load in school, volunteering for the local Girl Scouts and squeezing in a match or two for the university's tennis team, of which she is the captain.
"I keep busy, that's for sure," she said. "Once I graduate, things will slow down a little." Until September, of course, when Stinemire is hoping to be working as a teacher in one of the local schools.
"I really like the school I'm currently working in and I'm hoping there's a position for me there in the near future," she said. "I like second grade. It's a nice age to teach so maybe I'll get lucky."
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