About.Students enrolled in Fine Arts programs of Dade County Schools receive quality instruction in instrumental music, vocal music, theatre arts, and visual arts. The Fine Arts are an essential and integral part of a student’s academic instructional program and are accessible to all students.
College Scholarships have been awarded to many Dade County High School students in EVERY Fine Arts discipline. Every Fine Arts teacher is dedicated to helping you prepare for an audition or portfolio presentation in order to help you succeed in college! |
Our Fine Arts Team
Brandi Gann
AA: Fashion Design & Marketing Associates: Cosmetology Bachelor of Arts: General Studies Specialization-Creative Writing Brandi Gann is a wife and mom to a rainbow baby boy, as well as an avid Disney lover who likes to spread a little magic wherever she goes. Brandi is also a Dade County Alumni who went on to Graduate from American Intercontinental University with an AA in Fashion Design, then proceeded to pursue a technical degree in Cosmetology. She uses those skills she learned within her part time small business of photography and videography. Brandi and her Husband have served as Youth Ministers for thirteen years at Trenton Ministry Center. She has always wanted to be an influencer in the lives of young children. Ms. Gann began teaching at Dade Middle School in 2018. Her hope is to be the kind of teacher she admired when she was a student at Dade and make the kind of difference her teachers made in her life. Mrs. Gann was selected as the Dade Middle School Teacher of the Year for 2021. Trent Walliser
Bachelor of Fine Arts Trent Walliser is a Chattanooga native, graduating high school from McCallie School in 2016. He spent his time in college fine tuning his passion for graphic design, sculpture, videography, painting, and drawing. He graduated from UTC in 2021 with a bachelor's degree in fine arts. Mr. Walliser has been a youth leader and worship leader in churches since his freshman year of college. He has always had a passion for youth and molding young minds. Mr. Walliser spends his free time making and performing music with his Chattanooga band "Lilac Line." On the side, he helps with audio design and music production for other local artists. |
Jonah Browder
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Jessica Wilson
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Our Goal.
It is the hope of this Fine Arts department that students who begin in a field of study will continue in that field till graduation in order to develop a level of skill and competence in their chosen area. Superior fine arts instruction will be delivered by highly qualified and certified arts teachers in each curriculum area based on the Georgia Standards of Excellence for fine arts which are scaffolded from grade to grade, ensuring that students are immersed in the fine arts experience.
Teachers engage in continuous improvement of their content knowledge and utilize quality, plus instructional strategies in conjunction with creative and innovative instructional practices in the delivery of the subject matter. Dade County’s Fine Arts students participate in numerous local, statewide, regional, and national festivals and competitions, and are known for their excellent performance standards. The continued enthusiasm and support of administrators at all levels, community members, parents, and students enable the Dade County Fine Arts programs to be successful and to remain an essential element in a complete and well-rounded education for all students. It is the desire of our Fine Arts teachers that each of our students develops their artistic talent, musical ability, and dramatic skills to the fullest potential.
Teachers engage in continuous improvement of their content knowledge and utilize quality, plus instructional strategies in conjunction with creative and innovative instructional practices in the delivery of the subject matter. Dade County’s Fine Arts students participate in numerous local, statewide, regional, and national festivals and competitions, and are known for their excellent performance standards. The continued enthusiasm and support of administrators at all levels, community members, parents, and students enable the Dade County Fine Arts programs to be successful and to remain an essential element in a complete and well-rounded education for all students. It is the desire of our Fine Arts teachers that each of our students develops their artistic talent, musical ability, and dramatic skills to the fullest potential.