When high school students patiently sketch something like the growth of a plant over time, they learn skills that go beyond science.

To make sure students used the new space, Bishop asked them for design feedback, and today, the room buzzes with students and classroom activity. “It’s a coffeehouse feel, warm and inviting,” he says.

Carolina Forest High School student Stephanie Watts is a state-champion Mock Trial sketch artist who heads to Phoenix, Ariz.