Mrs. Plieth shared her love of life and learning with the wonderful students of William Ford Elementary as Mr. Garling’s latest student-teacher. Thank you Mrs. Plieth!
Our students were delighted to welcome a visiting artist Joye Opoku Ofei. Born in Ghana, West Africa, Mr. Ofei received numerous citations and awards as a child, leading to national and international art competitions in West Africa. His successful career as an artist has enabled his work to be shown widely, some of which is on display at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit. He is currently a resident drawer and painter who works with youth at the Detroit Institute of Arts, the College of Creative Studies, and the YMCA. Mr. Ofei was invited to share his traditional culture, music, and artistic experiences in art class.