Phone Ext: (559) 675-4450 
Email: adammena@maderausd.org

My name is Adam Mena. I was born and raised in Fresno, CA. My passion and love for the arts began when I was in high school. I was always interested in making things with my hands and I enjoyed the DIY aspect of creating things. After I finished high school I obtained my Bachelor’s Degree from SDSU in Furniture and Woodwork Design. I received my Master’s Degree in Sculpture from Fresno State and my teaching credential from Fresno Pacific University. I am currently in my 10th year of teaching at Madera South High School. I am the Art Department Chair, Link Crew advisor, and Sk8 Club advisor. I teach Ceramics 1, Ceramics 2, and Link Crew. 
Along with teaching, I am very involved in the Fresno & Madera Art Community. I owned and operated Fresno Arthouse Gallery in downtown Fresno for 5 years and I was on the Board of Directors at Arte Americas for 3 years. I had the opportunity to work with many local artists and world-renowned artists. I currently work part-time as an art installer around the Central Valley.
Aside from being involved with the local art community, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I enjoy skateboarding, snowboarding, listening to music, gardening and swimming. Overall, my love and passion for teaching is growing constantly because of my wonderful students and this amazing community. My goal as a teacher is to create relationships with all my students, provide opportunities for students to have a voice on campus, and to create art that expresses themselves while being in a fun and safe learning environment.