Here are some of the things people say about
Bev and Digital Elf
Studios
"Bev Standish was my daughter's music teacher, both in the
classroom at George Smith Elementary and in private piano
lessons for four years. Throughout that time, she demonstrated
the patience, creativity, and maturity only the best teachers
have. Her classes were never about her,
they were always about
the kids and what was good for them.
The big surprise was when Bev reinvented herself to become an
animator and filmmaker. Using her longstanding interest in
computers, her knowledge of music, and her desire to develop the
fun, educational narratives she had started in school
productions, she began work on her film, The Escape of Middle C.
My daughter was lucky enough to be part of the early stages of
this production, and again Bev demonstrated the sort of
generous, patient creativity that has characterized all aspects
of her career. My daughter has learned a great deal by working
with her."
Sue Brower, Assistant Professor
Department of Theater Arts and Film, Portland State University
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"Skills as a teacher: In the short amount of time I have known
Bev, I am very impressed
with her patience and skill as a
teacher of children. She has been working with my son teaching
him the piano. Because my son has ADHD, he has challenges with
paying attention and motivation.
Bev has instilled motivation
and creativity in my son and is much more confident with his
skills.
Bev's strength is in building creativity within the
student and guiding them in their search for
their style in
their craft. I have watched Bev in her animation techniques
also,
and she is a very skilled animator and craftsperson in
whatever she seems to take on.
I would highly recommend her as a
teacher in animation and music."
Leslie Baird
Graphic Designer, and parent Quinn Thompson (her student)
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"Our 11 year old son has taken music and animation instruction
from Bev Standish for several years, and we are pleased to
recommend her to you as a teacher for your child. Bev is a
wonderful instructor and our son enjoys learning from her. She
is patient, gentle and kind and she is very tuned in to what
kids enjoy. She creates a nice learning environment and
encourages her students to achieve."
Olivia Lamb & Joseph Carmody
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"My son has been taking lessons from Bev for several years now.
She is always praising him for his accomplishments and
challenging his creative side. She is a patient and caring
instructor. He just loves going to lessons every week."
Sandy Marr
Praise from students
"I took Ms. Standish's computer animation class for 2 years
and it was extremely fun. It gave me a better understanding
of what goes in to making movies. The art side of this class
was very important and it helped me understand the geometry
in all of the characters that we created. She really knows
what she's doing and she has fun doing it!"
Brody Wear
16 year old Wilson High School Student
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"Bev has been teaching me guitar since I was 10 and
continues to expand my abilities to play music through songs
that I wish to learn. She has been constantly encouraging me
to create
my own works of art."
Carter Marr
13 year old Jackson Middle School Student
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"Bev Standish has been our music and computer animation
teacher for over 5 years. Throughout that time, Bev has both
educated and encouraged us along with challenging us
individually to show our
own creativity. Bev has been a supportive,
thoughtful and caring instructor and has always gone above
and beyond “normal” teaching methods to enable us to feel
and be successful. She even accompanied us to an 8th grade
talent show where we performed a guitar piece we composed
under her instruction. One of Bev’s greatest assets is her
willingness to allow her students to express to our
individuality while learning the fundamentals of music and
computer animation. Bev Standish is the kind of teacher we
will remember with fondness for the rest of our lives."
Austin and Sam Aplin
17 year old and 15 year old
Tualatin High School Students