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Texas Art Education Association Officer Candidates 2009

PRESIDENT-ELECT

Linda Fleetwood EXPERIENCE Art Teacher, John Marshall HS 6 years 18 years (10 private, 8 public), 8 years Northside ISD

Areas taught: Art I, Art 2, 3, & 4 Drawing, AP Art 9-12; Fine Art, Art 1 & 2 (6-8); SFA; Homework Center teacher; Sunset High School evening school – Art 1

EDUCATION BA in Art, Summa cum Laude, Valedictorian, Columbia College, Columbia, SC Teacher Certification, UTSA MEd School Administration, Concordia University, Austin

Campus Leadership Teacher of the Year 2008 JMHS and NSID Northside Communication Network (NCN) Representative JMHS Spirit Committee Art Club (The Marshall Arts) Cooperating Teacher for student teachers School Educator of the Year, 2007-2008 Committee establishing NISD Secondary Art Standards Consultant for NISD Advanced Art Placement of Grade 9 Consultant for NISD College Board AP Art Standards

Northside Communication (NCN) Representative NISD District Fine Arts Workshop Presenter 100% of AP Art submitted AP Portfolios College Board

Professional Texas Art Education Association Member TAEA Area V Representative Finalist TAEA High School Art Educator of the Year 2005 and 2008 Began VASE for NISD with Junior VASE Pilot Event Region 20 VASE Director 2005-present State VASE Blue Ribbon Committee State VASE Jury Foreman 2007-present TAEA State Conferences 2004-07 Presenter TMSA State Conference Presenter SAISD District Fine Arts Workshop Presenter VASE Certification of Jurors Presenter Battle of Flowers Band Festival program cover 2006 Congressional Art Award 2008 and place winner 2006 Youth Art Month YAM student art finalist 2007 Wal-Mart’s Teacher of the Year in 1999 Kerr County

Vision Statement

A package deal! Art encompasses everything; a universal language to bridge cultures, an intricate problem-solving highway, the science of processes, the history of the ages expressing the hearts of societies. Because of this, art is imperative in education! In an age of cooperative learning, differentiation, and collaboration for student success, art is the only content area large enough to shoulder the burden of cross-content education. It is a path wide enough to serve all brain-based learning and higher order thinking skills. Therefore, it is our privilege and burden as art educators to guide students, parents, administrators, and the community to embrace art as essential for our children and for ourselves as a culture. I have come by this conviction through life as an artist and an educator – working with children to help them achieve success as a person through success as an artist. Their successes breed further success. My vision for art education – and education in general – comes from a heart that believes strongly in our mission; the mission to affect the lives of children. I bring to this mission a gift in organization and motivation, a high work ethic, a dedication to excellence and desire to continue learning in my own field. It has been said of me that I am abounding in enthusiasm and dedication, always reaching farther as a perpetual learner. I believe in students and their intrinsic value as human beings. I believe that each child has a unique expression and I desire to gift them with the ability to express this through their artwork. I don’t expect all artwork to be the same, but all artwork to show the unique character of the child who created it. I believe my greatest impact in life will be through the individual inspiration of each child and the inspiration to help other educators strive to do the same. I aspire to make a difference.


PRESIDENT-ELECT

Walter Holland

EXPERIENCE 1973-2007 Instructor Pecos High School 1973 Opened first art Department at Pecos High School 1980 Opened and operated a crafts center for Special Education Students 1988 Reopened the Pecos High School Art Department in bigger facilities District G/T Coordinator in Visual Arts for Dual Credit Drawing Design, Odessa College Advance Placement Studio Two-Dimensional, Three- Dimensional and Drawing, Pecos High School Glass as Art, sponsored by Juvenile Division Reeves County, Texas Arts Commission, City of Pecos and Pecos- Barstow-Toyah ISD 2000-2009 Instructor, Reeves County Juvenile Center EDUCATION 1973 West Texas State University, Canyon

Studio 1973-2008 Holland’s Studio, Pecos, Texas Studio works in glass, paint and sculpture Work in individual collections Specializing in public art Featured in Texas Highways One man shows, West of the Pecos Museum Four-year director of the West of the Pecos Rodeo Art Show Committee for the Revitalization of Downtown Pecos

Professional 1976-2009 Member, Texas Art Education Association 1976-2009 Member, National AEA TAEA Area I Representative TAEA Senior High Division Chair TAEA Parliamentarian TAEA Distinguished Fellow TAEA Art Educator of the Year, 2006 NAEA Texas Art Educator of the Year, 2007 Editor, First Edition “Portfolio Guidelines”, Senior High Division Author/Editor, “GT Guidelines for Placement”

Vision Statement

When looking at Texas art education you must look at the leaders of yesterday, today and tomorrow. We have come a long way as an association but we have a long road ahead. Around tables across the state artists, teachers and those that are both have argued and challenged each other in words, paint, metal and every other media to create a better tomorrow. These discussions have led to action and action to new ways of thinking about art education. Others are taking notice of the results of this action causing an interest in what is happening to Texas art and our students. Yet we will strive to keep pushing, painting ourselves as an association that grows. Our leaders that walk in and out of the studios in our cities and communities, from El Paso to Orange, from Perryton to Brownsville need to continue to recognize the best of our work and help the artists/teachers lead this state in being the best. An active leader and participant in this movement is what the Texas Art Education Association is about. We will continue this dedication to art. As the country strives to live like the artists that make the world a place of wonder, let us give our students and each other that ability. Through a strong leadership and with our association’s vision we will give our students the tools and the ability to pick up a stone and see the wonders of the world. Then they will be able to communicate those feelings and truths to others.


PRESIDENT-ELECT MEMBERSHIP

Suzanne Greene

EXPERIENCE Spring Branch ISD Middle School Teacher since 1972 San Marcos Academy Art Teacher Southern Methodist University Experimental Art School EDUCATION Southern Methodist University, BFA Art Education Rice University AP Hours University of Houston Post Graduate classes University of San Diego Design 1 La Jolla High School, La Jolla, California QUALIFICATIONS TAEA Vice President/Youth Art Month Middle School Division Chair Representative Area VI Regional Director Junior VASE 4W VASE Blue Ribbon Committee CEDFA Cadre Member Presenter, TAEA, State VASE, NAEA, CEDFA, various Districts, Chapelwood Methodist Church, Ft. Lee Officer’s Wives Club. Electives Chair, Spring Branch Middle School Art Department Chair, Northbrook Junior High

PUBLICATIONS TAEA Star TAEA Trends Plow and Hearth Magazine International Children’s Magazine Pi Beta Phi Magazine Flower Teachers One Generation Speaks to Another (Book-contributing writer) Parents of Premature Babies (Book-contributing writer) AWARDS TAEA Middle School Art Teacher of the Year Teacher of the Year, Spring Branch Middle School Teacher of the Year, Northbrook Junior High Lifetime Member, Texas PTA Who’s Who in American Education Crystal Apple Nominee (twice) Dean’s List, Southern Methodist University

Vision Statement

When I first started teaching, I had no curriculum guide, no department chair, and no art coordinator. I was alone in the classroom and the decisions on what to teach my students was mine to make. I felt very isolated. When I was in college I knew about NAEA but had never heard of TAEA. It would be many years later before I knew about TAEA. As I look back, I regret those years that I taught without TAEA. Once I became involved, I became a better teacher and had a network of creative and experienced teachers that I could turn to whenever I needed help or had a great idea. This opened up my life in a way that I could never have imagined when I walked into that first art classroom to teach 7th grade-12th grade in one room all together. How much more could I have done for and with these students if I had known about TAEA. My reason for running for Vice President Elect/ Membership is to find and reach out to those teachers who were and are like I was. We have a wealth of talent, support, and creativity within this organization and we need to keep it out there, make it easier for new or experienced teachers to be a part of. Not just at a few events, but throughout the whole year. I hope to reach that one teacher who thinks that they are on their own and have no idea of where to turn. I hope to inspire them, as I was, to become a part of this “family” of dedicated teachers who share their ideas and knowledge freely with others.


VICE PRESIDENT-ELECT

YOUTH ART MONTH

Samantha Melvin EXPERIENCE 2008-present RJ Richey Elementary, Burnet CISD, Burnet, TX; Fine Arts Educator teaching Art, Music and Theatre, writing and implementing new curriculum integrating concepts across the curriculum for 400 students; co-leader of Science Club, integrating Art, Science and community responsibility 2003-07 Hunters Creek Elementary School, Spring Branch ISD, Art Educator K-5, Safety Committee, Criisis Team member, Math Olympiads, SBISD Fine Arts Textbook Committee 2002-03 Spring Branch ISD substitute teacher EDUCATION Standard Certification All-level Art (PK-12); Texas State Board for Educator Certification; Gifted/Talented certification Supplemental; ESC Region IV, Alternative Certification Program, All-level Art; University of Michigan, Bachelor of Arts, French PRESENTATIONS CEDFA 2009 NAEA 2007-09 TAEA 2007-08 Elementary Division Meeting TAEA 2004-08 Harris County Department of Education 2007 Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 2006

AWARDS: Burnet CISD and RJ Richey Elementary Teacher of the Year, 2009; Power of Art Award 2009, Robert Rauschenberg Foundation and the Lab School of Washington; We Are Teachers Micro-grant ($200 and Flipcam); Central Texas GWC District grant ($550); Target Field Trip grant ($800); Humanities Texas grant ($250); Picturing America NEH 2008; Picturing America Bookshelf NEH & ALA 2009; Spring Branch ISD Elementary and Hunters Creek Elementary Teacher of the Year 2007; BP’s A+ for Energy Grant 2006: $10,000 & 2007 $5,000; Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award 2007, Humanities Texas; School Bell Award 2007, SBISD Council of PTAs; 4 J. Landon Short mini-grants SBISD (’03-’06); Lifetime PTA award Hunters Creek Elementary PTA ACTIVITIES: The Global Art Initiative, co-founder in January 2009, Burnet Cultural Arts Association, Board member at large, Youth Art Month Exhibit, Burnet TX, March 2008 & 2009, Boys and Girls Club of the Highland Lakes, Burnet Unit, Advisory Council member; Project Director, Texas Heritage Festival, 2008 & 2009, Burnet, Project Director Burnet Cultural Arts Council, Burnet, TX TAEA: Current Elementary Division Chair; Moderator Elementary list-serv and TX Art Teachers site; Trends, reviewer 2009; Elementary Division Chair-elect 2007-08: Star reports; Awards Committee Reviewer; Hospitality Chair, VASE Region 4 West; Area VI Representative: Area VI YAM exhibit and competition co-coordinator; established Art Town Meetings at Museum of Fine Arts Houston; Junior VASE judge 2005, 2007.

Vision Statement

I believe every child is an artist and a thinker. My teaching philosophy is to create an environment that builds an appreciation for the Arts and a platform for self-expression. Each person has the ability to express creatively that defines them as an individual. It is my role as a teacher and a facilitator to help my students connect to themselves and to others through the Arts. Arts education is the education of the whole child. Collaboration is vital on every level: From connecting with fellow teachers on one’s own campus, getting to know them, what and how they teach, and adapting one’s own lessons to integrate concepts across the curriculum to reinforce the learning, to connecting with fellow art teachers on other campuses, both laterally and vertically within the district, to support, strengthen and advocate for the art education department. Finally, by connecting with artists and community leaders on the local level, art educators are able to find support for their programs, venues for art exhibits, and supplies for projects, thus creating an arts-minded culture focused on the well-rounded education of the community’s children.


SECRETARY

Christina Bain

EXPERIENCE 2007-present University of North Texas ⋅ Denton College of Visual Arts and Design Associate Professor of Art Education 2001-2007 UNT SOVA Assistant Professor of Art Education 2002-present UNT SOVA Coordinator of Student Teaching and Field Experiences, Art Education Department 2007-2008 UNT College of Visual Arts and Design Art Education Department Coordinator 1995-2000 University of Georgia ⋅ Lamar Dodd School of Art Teaching Assistant/Instructor of Record 1994 Upsala College Adjunct Professor 1992 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and Temple Junior College ⋅ 1990 Copperas Cove, TX Cicero-North Syracuse School District ⋅ Cicero, NY 1988 The Dalton School ⋅ Manhattan, New York Summer Program Arts Instructor 1987 East Syracuse-Minoa High School Presentations: 2006 Hawaii International Conference on Arts and Humanities, Honolulu, Hawaii. NAEA 1998-2009; TAEA 2002-08; Georgia AEA 1986-2000; Numerous presentations by invitation. Publications: Numerous articles in NAEA Advisory, School Arts, and the Journal of Art Education.

EDUCATION 2001 The University of Georgia, Ph.D., Art Education 1989 Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York M.S. Art Education 1988 Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY, Student Teaching 1986 Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY B.F.A. History of Art AWARDS 2009 NAEA Student Chapter Sponsor Award 2008 UNT Outstanding Group Award 2007 and 2008 Faculty Who Was a Source of Support 2006 NAEA Western Region Higher Education Division Art Educator of the Year nominee 2005 TAEA Outstanding Art Educator Higher Education Division 1995-2000 Graduate School Doctoral Research and Graduate Teaching Assistantship 2000 Nominee for the Excellence of Teaching Award 1999 W. Robert Nix Award of Excellence in Art Education 1998 U of Georgia Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award ACTIVITIES 2008 TAEA Trends Journal co-editor; TAEA Awards Committee; Editorial Review Board Trends Journal 2005-2008 NAEA Editorial Review Board Member for the Journal of Art Education 2005-2009 TAEA Higher Education Division Chair 2000-2001 Co-Editor of Georgia AEA “Collage” 1997-2000 NE Georgia District Co-President of GAEA 1997 Co-President of UG Student Chapter of NAEA 2007-09 Greater Denton Arts Council, Education 2006 TAEA Conference Planning Committee 2000 GAEA Management Task Force 1998 Crayola Dream Maker’s UG Steering Committee

Vision Statement

If you have seen Toy Story II, then you will remember Buzz Lightyear saying, “To infinity and beyond!” To me, this optimistic quote seems to represent the Texas Art Education Association and its members. What we do as art educators makes a tremendous difference far beyond the walls of our classrooms. Likewise, the TAEA organization continues to reach for the stars. I am running for secretary of TAEA because I would like to be more involved in this dynamic organization. I believe that my experience in K-12 classrooms, art teacher training at the university level, involvement with community outreach programs, and collaboration with museum educators makes me an ideal candidate to represent our diverse membership. I also have strong organizational and communication skills. My vision for this position is to fulfill all responsibilities and duties as needed (recording meetings, sharing information, etc.) as well as to contribute innovative ideas and energy to our organization’s growth and success. It would be an honor to serve TAEA members as your secretary.


SECRETARY

Sharon Chumley

EXPERIENCE 2002 Visual Arts Supervisor K-12, Northside ISD Fine Arts Department, San Antonio, Texas 2002 Adjunct instructor, Art Appreciation, Northwest Vista Alamo Community College 2001-2002 Elementary Visual Arts Coordinator and Visual Arts Specialist, Northside ISD Fine Arts Department and Valley Hi Elementary School 1995-2001 Elective Department Coordinator and teacher Sul Ross Middle School, Northside ISD 1995 Adjunct Instructor, Our Lady of the Lake University 1993-1995 Instructor and Curriculum Guide Coordinator, Christian Heritage Schools, Inc., San Antonio, Texas 1984-1992 Adjunct Instructor of Houston University Park, Clear Lake, and Texas Southern University, Houston 1990 Consultant and Evaluator, The Art School, University of Houston Clear Lake, Houston, Texas 1985 University Student Teacher Supervisor University of Houston 1974-1993 Public school Instructor. Chair of Elective Department, visual arts, computer literacy, language arts, journalism, science, Clear Creek ISD 1965-1967 Elementary Teacher, Harlandale ISD, San Antonio, Texas EDUCATION 1987 EdD, Curriculum and Instruction, University of Houston

1978 MA, Professional Studies, University of Houston, Clear Lake 1963 BS, Education, Abilene Christian University PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Various training organized and presented (over 470 hours for my staff in past eight years) Multiple hours training received including Administrative Internship Management, Instructional Leadership Training, PDAS, Technology Turning Points, and Curriculum Management System Trainer of Trainers Aided in securing and implementing U.S. Department of Education Grant for the Professional Development of Arts Educators PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS 1982-2007 Various presentations on educational topics, computer graphics, and art, at state and local level Dissertation findings at national level 1986 Published Apple Graphics Made Easy - teacher reproducible book and software, J. Weston Walch, 1979-1984 Published various journal articles - Schools Arts, Statement, Arts & Activities 1981 Texas Trends in Art Education TAEA 2008 Local Co-chair, State Conference, San Antonio PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Kappa Delta Pi, National Education Association, TSTA, NAEA, TAEA, SAAEA

Vision Statement

In serving in the position of Secretary of TAEA, I would envision handling the outlined duties of the position with accuracy and efficiency. I see some of these duties as: including the accurate recording and presenting of meeting minutes, obtaining all necessary revisions and permissions prior to distribution of any material, securing records as needed, communicating with necessary parties, keeping permanent records, attending all meetings, providing templates for documentation as needed, assisting in the general functioning of the organization. All these type of duties I am confident that I will be able to perform at a high level of proficiency. I would also desire to continue the personable and friendly attitude and the open door policy to teachers and other constituents who may have questions that pertain to TAEA and especially to the office of Secretary of TAEA. I understand the chain of command and would carefully and consistently provide copy of all written communication to the President for correction, approval, and direction prior to distribution to any TAEA membership.


TREASURER

Jackie Brewer

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION I have been an educator for going on 25 years. I attended Stephen F. Austin State University majoring in Interior Design with Art Minor. In 1985 I received my certification in Visual Arts and later added the certification of Technology Applications. For the last 14 years I have been employed with Bryan ISD as classroom teacher, Fine Arts Department Head for Bryan High, Bryan ISD Art Coordinator, and Head of Visual Arts Curriculum writing team. During this time I have had the opportunity to represent Region 6 as VASE Director. Currently I am BISD Auditorium Manager as well as part time classroom teacher.

Vision Statement

I am seeking the office of Texas Art Educators Association (TAEA) Treasurer. Working as a retail manager and as Art Coordinator for Bryan ISD has given me an understanding of the great responsibility of disbursement of funds. I believe one of the most fundamental and important aspect of the TAEA Treasurer is disbursement of your funds which will provide resources that benefit both you the educator and students in the classroom. As Fine Arts Department Head for Bryan High, Bryan ISD Art Coordinator, and Region 6 VASE Director I have an appreciation for budgeting items as well as the skills required for planning on local and state level. I understand the hard work performed by TAEA members and as your TAEA Treasurer I want to allocate your funds in ways that kindle creativity and work hard to support the membership of TAEA. I hope to continue the great work of past Treasurers and I am committed to a fair disbursement of your funds.

TREASURER

Ricia Kerber

EXPERIENCE 1985 to present Deer Park ISD Classroom Art Teacher, Bonnette Jr. High Spring 1981 Willis Independent School District Fall 1981 Huntsville Independent School District

EDUCATION 1982 Master of Education Sam Houston State University 1980 Bachelor of Arts Sam Houston State University

ACCOMPLISHMENTS and ACTIVITIES Twenty-six years in public education 1993 Teacher of the Year 1996 Developed, drafted and received mini grant from Education Foundation Created Bonnette Student Council Scholarship Recognized for Community Service by Red Cross Active community member in Kemah and Seabrook 2005-present Treasurer TAEA Member of TAEA for 20 plus years

Vision Statement

Maintain a balanced budget for TAEA annually Keep the good of the Association at heart I find working as treasurer challenging Keep the board informed with monthly budget updates Work with headquarters and to keep a great working relationship Work with the President to create any worksheet they feel is needed Listen to C-A-L and try to meet their needs


ELEMENTARY DIVISION CHAIR-ELECT

Tamra Alami

EXPERIENCE Pebblecreek Montessori School, August 2005-June 2009, Instructed K-6th grade in the Fine Arts and designed a curriculum that caters to the Montessori Philosophy and enhances an overall cross-curricular concept. Plano ISD Schools, August 1999–current, assisted and instructed a range of students from 540-830 students from K-5th grade as an Art Specialist in the Fine Arts Department in various schools. Assist and instruct multiple grade levels of special needs children with disabilities that range from autism, mental retardation, cerebral palsy and attention deficit disorder. Tamra began as a substitute teacher. EDUCATION Texas Woman’s University, Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Interior Design 1991 GRADE LEVEL CERTIFICATIONS Elementary (K-6), Art Specialist (K-12) PURPOSE DRIVEN ART United Nations Quilt representing the country of Afghanistan Pebblecreek Montessori Elementary students studied and drew symbols of peace to prepare for their trip to the

United Nations in New York. From their drawings a combination of wax resist method and batik completed the process. The students then bound the fabric together with eyelets and ribbon and carried their quilt to the United Nations as a representation of peace. They stood in front of the United Nations and spoke about peace for Afghanistan. Community Service Project for Hope’s Door Pebblecreek Montessori Primary students designed Valentine’s Day Baskets filled with donations and gave their hearts to the mothers and children of Hopes Door. The students’ studied symmetry designed with watercolor and stitched the baskets together with yarn. Tamra Noel Alami, B.F.A., is a clay and oil artist, elementary art specialist, currently serves on the board for Texas Art Educators Association, vice president of Plano Area Art Educators Association and a full time wife and mother. Her art work has been in a group show with professional Dallas Artist Ann Cushing Gantz. Tamra shares a passion for the arts with her students through a radiant, enthusiastic and energetic personality. She will be her students’ guide to reach out beyond the classroom experience and encourage them to have a meaningful relationship with Fine Arts throughout their lives.

Vision Statement As Elementary Division Chair Elect I will share a passion for the arts and a desire to learn through group collaboration, laughter, enthusiasm and energy. I will be your guide to reach out to your students beyond the classroom experience and encourage them to have a meaningful relationship with Fine Arts throughout their lives. I will create a relationship between members where they can feel comfortable and knowing they have a “go to person” if they need assistance. Goals are to continually promote membership, as well as, establish more communications and friendship with all members of TAEA.


MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISION CHAIR-ELECT

Yvonne Tibai

EXPERIENCE 1975-1977 Regional Director of Publicity and

Promotion, Columbia Pictures 1977-1980 University of Tel Aviv Radio-TV-Film

Department 1980-1985 Director of Education, Congregation Shaar

Hashalom Houston, Texas 1989-1994 Middle School Director, Congregation

Emanu El Houston, Texas 1994-1996 MS Program, Art Education and Sculpture

University of Houston, Clear Lake 1996-present Art teacher, Clear Creek ISD EDUCATION 1975 BS Communication, University of Texas, Austin QUALIFICATIONS Hospitality Chairman, TAEA Conference, Galveston 2004 & 2007; VASE Gold Seal Chairman, 2006-present; Director, Junior VASE, Region 4E, 2006–present; Chairman, District Educational Improvement Committee,

Clear Creek ISD, 2007-2009; Presenter, TAEA and NAEA.

Vision Statement

The imagination is a child’s most magical aspect, even during the ‘raging hormone’ middle school years. It connects the conscious with the subconscious and empowers them to explore their inner selves. Our students come to us from a myriad of backgrounds and experiences that constantly impact their artwork, often reflecting in part their own culture, surroundings and imparting to us their personal reactions to such things. Nothing is truly devoid of meaning. Everything is a reaction to something.

Those of us who have chosen to teach this level know the importance these pivotal years play in our student’s lives. We connect to our students in unique ways. For some, we afford one of the few opportunities to excel and reasons to stay in school. Our classroom studios often become a haven for our students.

My vision is to build upon the outstanding foundation our previous Middle School/Junior High Division Chairpersons have established. My goals include promoting more participation in Junior VASE and establishing more dialog and connections between middle school and high school programs so that we may best prepare our students to meet their future goals.


HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION CHAIR-ELECT

Letha Guillory EXPERIENCE Aldine ISD for 27years. 10 yrs. at the intermediate level; 10 yrs at the elementary level; 7 yrs (and counting) at the high school level I currently teach Art I, advanced Ceramics and AP Studio at MacArthur High School in Houston, Texas. EDUCATION North Harris Community College and Sam Houston State University MEMBERSHIP TAEA, NAEA, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Vision Statement I believe that EVERYONE benefits from participation in the Arts. I feel that it is our responsibility, as professionals in our field, to promote Art based education and increase awareness among our colleagues as well as the public in general.

HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION CHAIR-ELECT

Cindi Garrett EXPERIENCE Current teaching assignment - North McKinney High School, McKinney, TX 1988-2009 Lubbock ISD 1993-2005 Texas Tech University, Outreach and Distance Education Department; 1996-2009 Panhandle South Plains Fair, Superintendent, Creative Arts Division EDUCATION: Texas Tech University, MS Ed in Educational Leadership; Mid-Management certification; Secondary Theatre Arts certification; B S of Education in Visual Arts; All-level certification AWARDS: Outstanding Texas Art Educator of the Year 2004, Middle School/Junior High Level, TAEA Outstanding Southwest Fine Arts Educator of the Year 2004, Middle School/Junior High Level, SWTA MEMBER: Phi Delta Kappa, Delta Kappa Gamma, NAEATAEA, SWTFA, NEA, US Institute for Theatre Tech TEXAS ART EDUCATION ASSOCIATION Council at Large/Executive Council Member; Awards Committee Chair, 2005-present; Area II Representative; 2000-08 Middle School/Junior High Division State Chair; VASE Regional Juror 1998-03, 2008-present

Vision Statement I have always been a proud member of the Texas Art Education Association since I selected the major of Art Education at Texas Tech University under Bill Lockhart and Gene Mittler. I want to be an active cell in an organization that affords all that is possible for the art educator. My philosophy is to educate all students to think and act as ethical leaders, creative problem solvers, and responsible citizens in the global community—to bring understanding and enthusiasm to the activities of learning, and to inspire and to be inspired by young people.


SUPERVISION AND ADMINISTRATION

DIVISION CHAIR-ELECT

Isabel Romero

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION Isabel Romero received a Bachelor’s from the University of Texas San Antonio, a Master’s of Science in Educational Supervision from Texas A & M Kingsville and coursework towards a Ph.D. in Education at Texas A & M, Kingsville.

17 years experience. She was the Fine Arts Magnet Coordinator at Jefferson High School and is currently the administrator for Visual and Theatre Arts, is a trainer for the Visual Thinking Strategies for SAISD, and is the liaison between the Henry Ford Academy: Alameda School for Art & Design. Isabel taught elementary, junior high, and high school in the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) for San Antonio Independent School District. Ms. Romero is the chair of the San Antonio Art Education Task Force which promotes equal access to superior arts education for everyone in the San Antonio Community. Ms. Romero serves on the board of the Blue Star Contemporary Art Museum and serves on the education committee. She is the writer of the district Curriculum Guide for Theatre Arts and the editor for the Visual Arts Curriculum Guide. Ms. Romero served as the co-chair for the 2008 TAEA Conference held in San Antonio, Texas.

Vision Statement

The strength of the Visual Arts programs in Texas lies in the quality of our programs and the future educators who will continue the tradition of excellence. I will continue to embrace and advocate quality programs that will nurture our future as an organization. I am honored to be nominated to serve as Supervisor Chair. If I am elected I will:

• continue to uphold the dedication and integrity of our past leaders;

• encourage more communication among leaders between regions so that ideas can be shared;

• encourage the state supervisors to continually plan professional development opportunities for art teachers;

• work diligently with the members of the Board to plan outstanding conventions for our membership;

• continue to promote membership in TAEA.

I will relish the opportunity to give back to an organization whose sole purpose is to support and inspire the leaders of Visual Arts in Texas. I look forward to the opportunity to serve and advocate for the membership of TAEA.


SUPERVISION AND ADMINISTRATION

DIVISION CHAIR-ELECT

Susan Tadlock

EXPERIENCE 1998-Present High School Art Department Head Allen ISD, Allen, TX 2007–Present IBO DP Visual Arts Workshop Leader, Internal Assessment Examiner Kansas City, 2008 IBNA Visual Arts Instructor Lake Tahoe, CA 2008 CIBO Visual Arts Instructor New York, NY 2009 IBO Visual Arts Instructor 2004–Present College Painting, Drawing Instructor and Art Certification Program, Collin County Community College District 2000-04 Continuing Education Instructor CCCCD 1995-98 High School Art Instructor, Clear Lake High School 1997-98 Art Instructor, Glassell Museum School, 1997 Adjunct Art Instructor, Lee College, Baytown, TX 1993-95 Art Instructor, North Harris Montgomery College District, Conroe, TX 199-95 Deck the Walls Gallery, Houston, TX 1983-95 Self-Employed Artist 1987-89 High School Art, New Caney ISD 1986-87 Intermediate School Art Instructor, Splendora Independent School District 1983-1986 Junior High School Art Instructor, Woodville Independent School District

1982 Calligraphy Instructor Gray Way Print Company, Woodville, TX 1981 Adjunct Art Instructor Angelina Junior College, EDUCATION Adams State College, Alamosa, CO 2007, 2008 post graduate painting classes Stephen F. Austin State University, MA Fiber arts and Ceramics major BFA, All Level Art Education ART SHOWS November 2008 Texas Art Education Association, Electronic Gallery, Honorable Mention, Cobweb in Watercolor, San Antonio, Texas October 2008 North Texas Art Educators Invitational Show, Plano, Texas September 2008 Exhibition1; The Faculty, Collin County Community College, Plano, TX November 2007 Panache, Allen, Texas September 2007 Exhibition1; The Faculty, Collin County Community College, Plano, TX September 2006 Exhibition1; The Faculty, Collin County Community College, Plano, TX ORGANIZATIONS, HONORS, PUBLICATIONS TAEA Area III Representative, 2002-05 Campus Teacher of the Year, Allen High School, 2001 “You’re Not Square, You’re Cubistic”, published 2001 Named most popular extra curricular high school teacher, New Caney High KAPPA PI Honorary Art Fraternity, member and officer, Stephen F. Austin University University Center Publicity Committee, Stephen F. Austin University Dean’s List, Eastfield Junior College PROFESSIONAL Allen ISD Art Association, Organizer and Manager Texas Junior College Association TAEA Daughters of the American Revolution Museum of Fine Arts, Dallas, TX

Vision Statement As Supervision Chair-Elect I would help the Supervision Chair stay current on art education needs. Understanding changing ideas and trends with curriculum would be my focus. Staying current with new laws and standards across the state of Texas is a challenging goal I would set for myself and help to keep our coordinators and teachers informed. I would work to create an environment of sharing among my colleagues.


HIGHER EDUCATION DIVISION

CHAIR-ELECT

Rina Kundu EXPERIENCE Assistant Professor of Art Education at the University of North Texas, Denton Art Education Program Coordinator, Department of Art Education and Art History, University of North Texas Coordinator of Instructional Resources for Art Education, the journal of the National Art Education Association Publications in various art education journals and books, such as the journals Art Education, Visual Arts Research, and Trends and the book Seeing the Power of Teacher Researchers Active TAEA member since 2006 Reviewer for Trends, a journal of the Texas Art Education Association Assistant Director of Education, Wexner Center for the Arts, Columbus, Ohio Served on the Ohio Art Education Association planning committee for museum and school partnerships President of the Association of Graduate Students in Art Education, The Ohio State University Representative, Council of Graduate Students, OSU Served on the Committee on Diversity, CGS, OSU

EDUCATION Doctor of Philosophy in Art Education, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 2008 Master of Arts in Art History, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, 1997 Certificate in Museum Studies, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, 1997 Bachelor of Arts in Art History, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, 1988

Vision Statement

As faculty working in colleges and universities, we are often busy creating and disseminating knowledge and promoting educational inquiry that helps art education students develop critical thinking, problem solving, oral and written communication skills, ethical practice, and professional leadership. To help foster such growth, it is important to guide and inspire students to formulate public responsibility and personal paths by being actively involved in a community of practice. The Texas Art Education Association provides us with a community of practice for our ongoing work collaborating with teachers and students to communicate new tellings in the collective story that is art education.

Our goal of building a stronger future for TAEA requires that we facilitate opportunities for growth, sharing, and collaboration as we rethink the relevance of the arts in society in the wake of the Information Age. Like my predecessors who have served as Higher Education Division representatives, I want to encourage collaboration and communication amongst the higher education members via forums to share our research and teaching. In a state as large as Texas, it is often difficult to bring people together in the same physical location; however, there are many possibilities to also connect electronically. I would like to use technology for the creation and dissemination of information, such as webinars to share research or wikis to continually construct curricula with others.

Serving the Texas Art Education Association as the Higher Education Division Representative would be an honor and privilege. During my career, I have taught art in public schools on the elementary school level, in Maryland and Ohio. I have also been a museum educator in Washington D.C., Illinois, and Ohio, partnering with schools, universities, and community organizations. I am currently an Assistant Professor of Art Education at the University of North Texas and serve as the Coordinator of Instructional Resources for Art Education, the journal of the National Art Education Association. I have been an active member of TAEA since 2006, acting as a reviewer for Trends. Prior to that, I was involved in the Ohio Art Education Association, helping to create partnerships between museums and schools and served as President of the Association of Graduate Students in Art Education and a representative of the Council of Graduate Students at OSU.


MUSEUM DIVISION CHAIR-ELECT

Bridget O’Brien

EXPERIENCE 8/08-Present Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Tour Programs Manager 9/07-8/08 Fogg Art Museum, Curatorial Assistant 11/06-6/07 Dept Assistant, American Painting, Sculpture, and Decorative Arts 3/08-6/08 Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 10/05-1/07 Intern, Art of the Americas 9/07–6/08 Boston Center for Adult Education 2/07-6/07 Groton School, MA Teacher 3/06-1/07 Somerset Club, Boston, Researcher 1/06-5/06 Cambridge Art Association, Intern 11/05-12/05 Gardner Museum, Boston Intern 11/04-8/05 Reynolda House Museum of American Art, Winston-Salem, NC, Lead Intern 11/03-7/04 Catholic Charities’ Hispanic Apostolate/Immigration Legal Services, Baltimore, MD 6/03-8/03 Art Institute of Chicago Intern 6/02-8/02 National Gallery of Ireland, Intern AWARDS AND FELLOWSHIPS Keough Naughton Award for Distinguished Alumni, Presented by the Keough Naughton Institute for Irish Studies, University of Notre Dame, 2008 Graduate Student Fellowship, The IRISH Seminar 2007– Ireland: Classics of Culture, sponsored by the Irish Studies Department, University of Notre Dame, June–July 2007, Dublin, Ireland The American Friends of Attingham Scholar of Irish Paintings, Attingham Trust for the Study of Historic Houses and Collections Study Week, Northern Ireland, June 2007 Graduate Student Fellowship, The IRISH Seminar 2006– Capitals of Culture: Dublin and Paris, sponsored by the Irish Studies Department, University of Notre Dame, July 2006, Paris, France

Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society, University of Notre Dame 2003 Donald and Marilyn Keough Award for Excellence in Irish Studies, University of Notre Dame EDUCATION ME in Arts in Education, 2008 Harvard MA in Art History, 2007 Boston University BA, 2003, magna cum laude, University of Notre Dame University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland ACTIVITIES Graduate Student, Art History Association, Boston University; Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Boston University Graduate Student Symposium Abstract Committee, 2005-2006; University of Notre Dame Association of Art History Students, President, Co-President

Vision Statement

In a leadership position in the Museum Division of the Texas Art Education Association, I will work to support the mission of TAEA and to advocate for the critical role that museums play in advancing that mission. The arts are integral to education; as museum educators, we need to provide effective resources for teachers, to support classroom learning, and to emphasize the uniqueness of our learning environment. In a museum, both teachers and students learn in and through the arts by engaging with original works of art, a real-world scenario where students can apply school learning in an out-of-classroom setting. Learning in museums promotes critical and creative thinking as students generate questions, probe ideas deeply, acknowledge multiple solutions and viewpoints, take risks in personal expression, and reflect on thought and creative processes. In order to ensure that arts learning has a deep and broad impact on education, I envision a strong network of Texas Museum Educators who work together through TAEA to improve and strengthen the support they offer to teachers and students. It is our job to promote the arts in education not only because the arts augment other areas of learning, but also – and more importantly – because the arts offer students opportunities for learning that other subjects do not. We can work together towards best practices for teaching students how to make meaning in, through, and of art while also supporting the efforts of their teachers to incorporate art into the curriculum. Together, we show students that a career in the arts is as valuable an educational outcome as a career in a non-arts profession. Working as a collective through TAEA, we can advance not only the role of the arts in education but the key contributions that museums make to arts learning.

AREA REPRESENTATIVE CANDIDATES

AREA I

Peggy Hockman

I have a Bachelor of Science in Education with an all level Art certification. I graduated from Southeast Missouri State University in 1976 and began teaching high school. In 1980 I moved to Odessa, Texas and continued my teaching career as a Junior High Teacher. I am now teaching at the Academy at Ector, focusing on ninth grade Art1/Pre-AP Art. I have been a member of TAEA for many years and one of the Area I representatives since 2003.

Vision Statement

I love art and want to present art not only to my students but to the community as well. I want people to understand the importance of art in a well rounded education. Art has always been the source of inspiration for my life and my goal as Area I representative is to share that inspiration with my colleagues. My vision is to create a strong foundation in all areas of the arts and to share that with all I come in contact with. I hope to continue to help in the development of the arts in the West Texas area with a focus on art education.

AREA I

LaRee Morris

BA in All Levels, University of Texas Associate in Fine Arts, Odessa Junior College, Masters of Art Education, Sul Ross University, December 2009 Permian High School in Odessa TAEA Senior High Art Teacher of the Year 2008, Area I Representative since 1999, VASE Regional Director

Vision Statement

As an Area I Representative I would like to continue to develop a strong line of communication between the teachers across our area, so that we will have a support group to help in all areas of the arts. Our area is so vast in some districts there is only one teacher who covers all levels of art education and I want those teachers to be able to have someone if needed. I have always had a passion for the arts ever since I can remember and I have always wanted to be an art teacher. It still amazes me that I get to live my dream and share my dream with all I have the opportunity to touch. I would like for our area to have four in-services a year in developing areas of interest in the arts and for the teachers of our area to get to know each other and have times to share their talents, so we all can learn from each other. My vision is to promote and be an advocate for the development of the arts and art education in the West Texas Area.

AREA II

Holle Humphries

BFA, Master of Art Education, PhD in Fine Arts, VASE juror 6 yrs Art Teacher Iowa Park HS 3 yrs Presentations/Publications (over 77 presentations and publications): NAEA, TAEA. Texas TRENDS in Art Education, Teacher in-service and civic groups

Vision Statement

As a prospective Area II Representative, I know from experience that I will be serving the needs of art educators and students in a region of Texas that is dominantly rural in its economic enterprises, and characterized by often vast distances between schools. I will listen to and implement ideas of art educators in our area who would like to propose ways to enhance communication and promote arts advocacy to overcome these challenges. I will: -seek and author funding resources for travel expenses; -help provide workshops for professional development; -create a database of work place locations and email addresses for a listserv network; -develop a website to provide a bulletin board and to digitally showcase artwork of area students; –produce a one-hour arts advocacy program to familiarize administrators with the ways in which the arts can benefit their schools and students and for gaining more money for art programs.


AREA III

Jody Johnson

O.D. Wyatt HS, Fort Worth ISD Total years as a teacher: 32 Professional Organizations Birdville ARC 1987-1990 Texas ARC 1987-90 TAEA 1990-present NAEA 1994-present North Texas Art Educators 1998 Honors/Awards Teacher of the Year for Tarrant County 1987 Birdville ARC Teacher of the Year 1992 Teacher of the Year 1997 Kirkpatrick Middle School Teacher of the Year 2002 O. D. Wyatt High School Outstanding Art Teacher 2009 FWISD secondary art show TAEA Area III representative 2005-present TAEA Presenter, 1992-present NAEA Presenter, 2008-present

Vision Statement

I have been a TAEA Area III Representative since 2005 and want to continue to work with the other area representatives to provide meaningful workshops, communicate with our educators about community and TAEA art events/activities, to promote the Area III artblog, and make teachers aware of our organization.

AREA III

Myron Stennett

RISD Academy, Richardson ISD 19 years teaching; TLC Cadre; Staff Development Trainer; Richardson Art Teacher Society, Past-President and Treasurer; Instructional Leadership Team; Chair, Elementary Art Adoption; TAEA presenter; TAEA CAL; CEDFA Cadre; TAEA Elementary Art Textbook Adoption Committee; Presenter, Region 10 Fine Arts Summit; NAEA; NSDC

Vision Statement

My vision is to create opportunities that will continue professional growth and love for art. Through blogs, book studies, mini-conferences and community involvement, we will share knowledge, new ways to teach and experiences. I will foster learning through the Internet and email. I will encourage teachers to meet in local groups to share ideas and support. I will be an art advocate for and will fight to keep art programs a top priority. I will promote TAEA membership and encourage involvement in Reflections, YAM, VASE, and other activities. Art has been found to foster creativity and idealism. My goal is to make Art a reality for every student.

AREA III

Stacy Sturgill

M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction B.S. Communications and Art 2008-current Stephens ES 2004-08 Hodge ES, Denton 2002-04 Ramey ES, Tyler 2000-02 Zaragoza ES, Dallas Honors and Activities 2008-current Denton County Art Educators Association 2006-07 Teacher of the Year Qualifications Campus Staff Development Leader PDS Intern Mentor Mini-CAST Presenter CAST Presenter District Staff Development Leader Denton ISD Campus Technology Integrator Accomplished artist and crafter

Vision Statement

I will advance art education through collaboration with colleagues and by driving the art community with strong leadership and confidence in what I do. I will share my unique ideas and enthusiasm for art through effective workshops, mini-conferences, and local gatherings. I will promote the importance of art education and the ways in which art can build a better community in general. I will join with my colleagues in bringing attention to the need for strong art education. Together, we will celebrate the difference that art can make locally and throughout the state of Texas.


AREA III Christina Van Hamersveld

Education/Experience BFA, UNT Visual Art Studies Math, Science, Technology Magnet Elementary, Richardson ISD since 2004 Honors and Activities UNT Art Student Teacher Mentor President, Richardson Art Education Society (Treasurer) TAEA CAL/Presenter 2005-07 Planning Committee for RISD Art Staff Development Member, Dallas Museum of Arts Organizes MST annual Family Art Night to raise over $700 for the Art Program Facilitated Empty Bowl Fundraiser Myerson Symphony Hall Summer Art Camps from 2007-09 Personal artwork sold at Art Hotel Gallery, Dallas NAEA, NAEA Student Chapter TAEA, UNT Dean’s list

Vision Statement

I will advocate quality K-12 Art Programs for every district in Area III. I will generate a community through technology to increase communication. I will provide quality professional development to ensure life-long learners. I will involve the support of administrators in advocating art education. I believe art is a discipline taught to motivate and excite students about their individual place in the world.

AREA IV

Mel Basham

Education Sam Houston State University BFA in Studio Art Summa cum Laude Alpha Chi National Honor Society Orange Key National Honor Society Experience 1997-2007 MacArthur High School, Aldine ISD 8/2007–present Shepherd High School, Shepherd ISD 2000 MacArthur Teacher of the Year 2009 Shepherd High School Teacher of the Year TAEA Blue Ribbon Committee Youth Art Month Committee Awards Committee State VASE Workshop Presenter State and Regional VASE Juror Galveston Conference Committee Scholarship Committee High School Division Chair 2008 Outstanding High School Art Educator

Vision Statement

To unite and unify is my thought and vision for Area IV. With the diversity available in this Area, we should collaborate and collectively share teaching ideas, successes and failures in order to facilitate and help each other in our daily teaching and reaching students. Seek out others in your immediate surroundings, bring them to TAEA and have all schools in this region, both large and small, celebrate the creativity of our students. Working together anything is possible.

AREA IV

Enrique Crosby

Education BFA Texas State University Experience 2007-09 Mexia Junior High 2009-present Mexia High School Awards Martindale Art Scholarship 1994 Julia Posey Art Scholarship 2000 Professional Affiliations Texas Art Education Association National Art Education Association

Vision Statement

My goals and vision as Area IV Representative is to increase the visibility and importance of the visual arts by networking with other art educators in neighboring districts through Internet, email, and social networking sites to promote involvement in community projects and Youth Art Month activities. By networking with other area art educators, we will impact the new generation of artists as well as promote the value of art education in a greater way.


AREA IV

Grail Currey

Education Texas A&M Commerce, BS Experience Westhoff CISD, Salado ISD Marble Falls ISD,Leander ISD TAEA Area IV Representative

Vision Statement

Not only would I like to see district art teachers combine their knowledge but also with all districts in Texas. I can see the importance of programs that would educate the value of Art to classroom teachers, that we are their greatest resource. We need to express the value of Art in teaching Math, Science, Language Arts, and Social Studies. There are so many concepts that we teach that include and connect to other core contents. For example, when drawing and using light and dark values we are dealing with shape, form, mass and volume. As a former Area Representative, I worked to bring art teachers together to work and share. I would like to see art teachers working together across the state sharing their wealth of knowledge and experiences. It would help to strengthen all teachers in content and instruction.

AREA IV

Kris Dunham

Vision Statement

I am excited about the opportunity to connect with other art educators on a larger scale. As art educators, we are challenged, inspired and encouraged by students on a daily basis. It is our job to challenge, inspire and encourage our students by continually taking the necessary steps to be the best art educators we can be. I hope to be able to share my inspiration and passion with others, to dedicate myself to teaching and learning, and to discuss, share and make resources available so that we are all able to provide every student with a quality art education. I feel that due to my work ethic and passion for visual arts and art education, I would be an asset to the Texas Art Education Association.

AREA IV

Robert Parker

37 years, Brenham ISD BFA, Sam Houston State University, M Ed, Sam Houston State University, Post-graduate work, Texas Tech, Junction Certified AP Art Teacher, Texas Tech, Junction TAEA Member 1980 – life member Distinguished Fellow Area IV Representative Member Council-at-Large Conference Evaluation Chair TAEA Photographer Chair High School Division VASE Steering Committee State VASE Juror Regional VASE Juror Blue Ribbon Committee Site Coordinator Regional VASE Jury Foreman Regional VASE

Vision Statement

As a teacher of art, my task is to expose my students to the appreciation, the history, the aesthetics, and the skills to produce art. Doing so allows the cycle of learning about art to continue and completes my role as their teacher.

AREA REPRESENTATIVE CANDIDATES Area IV

Renee Richards

Education/Experience BFA Auburn University, AL Bryan HS eight years Treasurer of the Brazos Valley Art Education Association VASE Juror Region 6 qualifying Foreman

Vision Statement

I am seeking the position of Area IV Representative because as an educator I have benefited from the TAEA and would like to become a contributing member of this exciting team of Professionals. My goal is to assist teachers in developing life-long learners who will be able express ideas in original art work, acquire useful technique, and keep up with changing technology and trends. I hope to accomplish this through the development of workshops and on line group forums where best practices can be exchanged and shared.

AREA V

Brenda Hafner

Education/Experience B.F.A. Minneapolis College of Art and Design, M.A. in art education from Michigan State University, 20 years at Pat Neff Middle School, 2007 Neff MS Teacher of the Year. Member, SAAEA and TAEA. Active in VASE and Junior VASE.

Vision Statement I live in a big city, but I grew up in a small town, and I have small-town values…work hard, do a good job, and give back to the community. I live in the community I serve. I need to feel that I make a difference in the lives of my students and my community. I am proud that I am now teaching art to grand-students – children whose parents I taught. I am not outwardly passionate, but inside I burn to learn. Our future as a nation depends on people like me convincing students that being educated is a good thing. My goal is for my students to make connections with art, and with learning.

AREA V

Norma Moore

Education/Experience BA UNM, MAE Texas Tech University Present teaching at Carson El, NISD, San Antonio 1992-1995 ESL, GED, Citizenship classes, Region 20 Grants 2006 Northside Education Foundation Awards 2007 Educator of the Year, James Carson Elementary Workshops/Classes 2008 McNay Summer Community Center Workshops; 2009 McNay Family Day; Southwest School of Art and Craft, watercolor, primary

Vision Statement

My involvement in public school, community organizations and museums have convinced me that we are building a strong community of art advocates. Many families are testifying to the positive influence the arts are making in their lives. Dedicated teachers and leaders are providing rich opportunities for children and adults to engage with art. Through authentic art-making and dialog I find my classroom curriculum continually changing to meet the needs of my students and community.


AREA VI

Gretchen Bell

Linda Fleetwood writes, “Tina is an

active member of TAEA, volunteering her time for many

TAEA efforts over the years including helping with the 2008

Conference. She has also been an officer for the local SAAEA and served well in thsi capacity. She is a master teacher, teaching many

workshops, including TAEA Conferences.”

Education/Experience BA, Art Education, Univ. of Houston; 2006-present Hairgrove El, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD 2008-present Technology Liaison Texas Art Educator Association

Vision Statement I will put forth my best effort to uphold the duties of the position by providing a positive and respectful representation for art educators. I will continue to promote and encourage fellow art educators about professional development opportunities, communicate with members of new developments and practices in visual arts education, and continue to assist TAEA Board members and other members through continued collaboration. By sharing my knowledge and passion for art, I hope to educate other people in the community about the importance of arts education in public schools.

AREA VI

LeeAnn Jackson

Education/Experience M.Ed.; B.A., Univ. of Houston; Principal Certification; AP teaching certificate; 2008-Present Cypress-Lakes High School

Vision Statement I will provide a positive and respectful representation for art educators by promoting and encouraging professional development of art education, inform members of policy development and practices in visual arts education and assist the TAEA Board members and educators through effective collaboration. I will strive to achieve an innovative awareness of visual arts, bringing students, parents, schools, artists and communities together. This positive interaction will prompt student growth, creating awareness that extends beyond a student’s own learning and encourage outreach contributions to solve issues concerning our society and education. My mission is to actively serve as a resource to increase diversity and cultural awareness in education and sponsor a spirit of continuous learning for future professionals.

AREA VI

Jean King

Education/Experience BA, Univ. of Houston 1998-Present DeZaval 1992-1998 Cunningham MS, Galena Park ISD 2009 We Are Teachers MicroGrant 2008 Japan Fulbright 2007 Fund for Teachers Fellow NAEA and TAEA Conference Presenter

Vision Statement Area VI is an incredibly large area of the Texas Gulf Coast stretching from Victoria to Beaumont. At present, most of the activity for our area takes place in Houston and its surroundings. I want to see better representation of the art educators from the entire area. I have been working to create a database of the area which will make it easier to locate all members and potential members along with museums and art resources in Area VI. I look forward to a time when we will have mini-conferences and exhibits that occur across our area. I am working to see that all art educators and students receive the recognition they clearly deserve.

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