Hello! My name is Ms. Bantista, and I am the Art teacher here at MCES. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Art from APSU, a Master of Arts in Instructional Technology from APSU, and an Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in Culture, Cognition, and the Learning Process from MTSU.

I began teaching in 2013 and have had the opportunity to teach elementary, middle, and high school art in the CMCSS. I am passionate about helping students explore their creativity while building artistic skills and confidence. My goal is to create a welcoming, supportive classroom where every student feels safe to express themselves, take creative risks, and develop a lifelong love and appreciation for art.