As the daughter of painter and teacher, Bernardo Fernandez, Elena
Fernandez can never remember a time in her life that wasn’t dedicated to the
love and pursuit of art. Ms. Fernandez spent her childhood exploring many different art media under the
guidance of her father. She attended the prestigious Detroit art school, College for Creative
Studies where she studied illustration. After graduation, Ms. Fernandez spent ten years working as a commercial
artist in several Detroit area art studios. Ms. Fernandez specialized in mechanical illustration, air brushing, photo retouching
and lettering. After taking some time away for her career to raise two children, she returned to Wayne State
University where she completed her masters degree in education (MAT)
Ms. Fernandez, a native of Detroit is committed to providing quality arts education to our youth.
She comes to Warren Mott High School with a wide variety of artistic experiences and
technical expertise to share with our students. In addition to teaching our children
about the various aspects of art, Ms. Fernandez believes in the importance of
teaching them to strive for excellence in every area of their lives.
Fernandez can never remember a time in her life that wasn’t dedicated to the
love and pursuit of art. Ms. Fernandez spent her childhood exploring many different art media under the
guidance of her father. She attended the prestigious Detroit art school, College for Creative
Studies where she studied illustration. After graduation, Ms. Fernandez spent ten years working as a commercial
artist in several Detroit area art studios. Ms. Fernandez specialized in mechanical illustration, air brushing, photo retouching
and lettering. After taking some time away for her career to raise two children, she returned to Wayne State
University where she completed her masters degree in education (MAT)
Ms. Fernandez, a native of Detroit is committed to providing quality arts education to our youth.
She comes to Warren Mott High School with a wide variety of artistic experiences and
technical expertise to share with our students. In addition to teaching our children
about the various aspects of art, Ms. Fernandez believes in the importance of
teaching them to strive for excellence in every area of their lives.