Glover students demonstrate neurographic art as a classroom strategy tied to Wayfinder

Glover School students and their teacher, Maggie Dobbin, presented a student spotlight demonstrating neurographic art and described how the activity connects with the district’s Wayfinder social‑emotional learning framework.

Dobbin explained the class practiced neurographic techniques across two sessions: creating intersecting lines, “softening the lines” (called HALTs), and adding color. Students and staff said the activity is designed to mimic neural pathways and to promote calming and focus; participants reported feeling better after the sessions and used the lesson to reflect on emotions and coping strategies. The teacher said the technique requires only paper and a marker, making it usable in many settings — in class, in a waiting room or at home.

The presentation tied directly to the committee’s stated district goal of increasing student voice. Committee members praised the demonstration and congratulated the students; the committee chair presented certificates and asked that the slide deck and artwork be shared with committee members and the district newsletter. A staff member confirmed the slide deck with examples of student work would be forwarded to participants and committee members.

Committee members asked students whether they had used the technique outside class; several students said they had. The district said it will continue school spotlights at future meetings to highlight classroom work and student voice.