Secondary Division
Secondary Division As I write my last article as Secondary Division Director I am in disbelief that my term is coming to a close at the conclusion of the NAEA Convention in March.
his Regional Directors, I am excited to see how Josh will take the Secondary Division forward and to new heights. I also want to congratulate Kim Soule, who became Secondary Division Director-Elect in March. We are fortunate to have leaders who are passionate and dedicated to the profession of art education.
I am truly not ready for my time on the Board to end. Although at times a lot of work, the last four years—two as Elect and two as Division Director— have been incredible. The work that I had the privilege of doing on behalf of NAEA and the Secondary Division was a tremendous learning opportunity. Being involved has given me the chance to be surrounded by and to work with some of the most amazing people, and to forge some wonderful professional relationships and incredible friendships. I am particularly grateful for the passion and wisdom of my fellow Board members, including the Division Directors, Regional Vice Presidents, past and present, Pat Franklin, Bob Sabol, Deborah Reeve, and the NAEA staff in Alexandria.
So, as you read this, the 2017 NAEA New York Convention is in the past and you are already putting into practice all of the lessons you learned at the many workshops and general sessions. I imagine you are also sharing with your students and colleagues all of the supplies, posters, and handouts you picked up from the presenters, exhibitors, and at museums. I hope that you went to the Secondary Division Showcases, Conversation with Colleagues, and Division Awards. I am sure that Josh will share more details, photos, and reflections about the Convention in his first NAEA News column.
If you are a leader in your classroom step out into your school. If you are a leader in your school try to step out into your district. During my time on the Board, I have had a fabulous Secondary Division team. I am sincerely appreciative of my Secondary Division Regional Directors, Cindy Henry, Nicole Brisco, Vanessa HayesQuintana, and Marjorie O’Shea, and thank them for all of their help, support and inspiration. I especially thank Josh Drews, now Secondary Division Director, for his assistance and support over the last two years. He has incredible energy and enthusiasm and will be a fantastic Secondary Division Director. Along with
Congratulations go to the 2017 Secondary Division Award Winners. The National Secondary Art Educator is Karen Kiick from New Jersey, Eastern Region Secondary Art Educator is Heidi O’Donnell from Maine, Southeastern Region Secondary Art Educator is Debi West from Georgia, Western Region Art Educator is Kenneth Niehouse from Iowa, Pacific Region Secondary Art Educator is Bart Francis from Utah, and Outstanding National Art Honor Society Sponsor is Laura Milas from Illinois. The three Rising Stars are Zoe Cronin, Simone Ferguson, both from New Jersey, and Julia Sigrist from Maryland. It is important to recognize outstanding art educators. Make sure to nominate someone for both your state art education awards and the NAEA art educator awards. The deadline for the NAEA awards is October 1, 2017. In my first column as Division Director I talked about starting where you are, but not staying there. I heard this on my very first day of teaching in a speech given
by my district’s teacher of the year. If you are a leader in your classroom, step out into your school. If you are a leader in your school, try to step out into your district. If you are a leader in your district, try to step out into the community or branch out and become a leader in your state art education association and if you are a leader in your state art education association, branch out even farther and become a leader in NAEA. Send in a workshop proposal, attend a National or Regional Leadership Conference, apply for School for Art Leaders, or run for a position on the NAEA Board of Directors. I can’t tell you how fantastic it is to step outside your comfort zone. “The best things in life are often waiting for you at the exit ramp of your comfort zone.” —Karen Salmansohn
Josh Drews.
Kim Soule.
Andrea Haas Past Division Director and Columnist: Wethersfield High School, 411 Wolcott Hill Rd., Wethersfield, CT 06109. Tel: 860-571-8200 x645. Fax: 860-571-8240. E-mail: [email protected] Joshua Drews, Division Director. Spring Valley High School, 120 Sparkleberry Lane, Columbia, SC 29229. Tel: 803-699-3500. E-mail: [email protected] Kim Soule, Division Director-Elect. Regional Directors: Eastern Region: Cindy Henry, [email protected]; Southeastern Region: Marjorie O’Shea, marjorie.oshea@ cms.k12.nc.us; Western Region: Nicole Brisco, [email protected]; Pacific Region: Vanessa Hayes-Quintana, [email protected] 16
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his Regional Directors, I am excited to see how Josh will take the Secondary Division forward and to new heights. I also want to congratulate Kim Soule, who became Secondary Division Director-Elect in March. We are fortunate to have leaders who are passionate and dedicated to the profession of art education.
I am truly not ready for my time on the Board to end. Although at times a lot of work, the last four years—two as Elect and two as Division Director— have been incredible. The work that I had the privilege of doing on behalf of NAEA and the Secondary Division was a tremendous learning opportunity. Being involved has given me the chance to be surrounded by and to work with some of the most amazing people, and to forge some wonderful professional relationships and incredible friendships. I am particularly grateful for the passion and wisdom of my fellow Board members, including the Division Directors, Regional Vice Presidents, past and present, Pat Franklin, Bob Sabol, Deborah Reeve, and the NAEA staff in Alexandria.
So, as you read this, the 2017 NAEA New York Convention is in the past and you are already putting into practice all of the lessons you learned at the many workshops and general sessions. I imagine you are also sharing with your students and colleagues all of the supplies, posters, and handouts you picked up from the presenters, exhibitors, and at museums. I hope that you went to the Secondary Division Showcases, Conversation with Colleagues, and Division Awards. I am sure that Josh will share more details, photos, and reflections about the Convention in his first NAEA News column.
If you are a leader in your classroom step out into your school. If you are a leader in your school try to step out into your district. During my time on the Board, I have had a fabulous Secondary Division team. I am sincerely appreciative of my Secondary Division Regional Directors, Cindy Henry, Nicole Brisco, Vanessa HayesQuintana, and Marjorie O’Shea, and thank them for all of their help, support and inspiration. I especially thank Josh Drews, now Secondary Division Director, for his assistance and support over the last two years. He has incredible energy and enthusiasm and will be a fantastic Secondary Division Director. Along with
Congratulations go to the 2017 Secondary Division Award Winners. The National Secondary Art Educator is Karen Kiick from New Jersey, Eastern Region Secondary Art Educator is Heidi O’Donnell from Maine, Southeastern Region Secondary Art Educator is Debi West from Georgia, Western Region Art Educator is Kenneth Niehouse from Iowa, Pacific Region Secondary Art Educator is Bart Francis from Utah, and Outstanding National Art Honor Society Sponsor is Laura Milas from Illinois. The three Rising Stars are Zoe Cronin, Simone Ferguson, both from New Jersey, and Julia Sigrist from Maryland. It is important to recognize outstanding art educators. Make sure to nominate someone for both your state art education awards and the NAEA art educator awards. The deadline for the NAEA awards is October 1, 2017. In my first column as Division Director I talked about starting where you are, but not staying there. I heard this on my very first day of teaching in a speech given
by my district’s teacher of the year. If you are a leader in your classroom, step out into your school. If you are a leader in your school, try to step out into your district. If you are a leader in your district, try to step out into the community or branch out and become a leader in your state art education association and if you are a leader in your state art education association, branch out even farther and become a leader in NAEA. Send in a workshop proposal, attend a National or Regional Leadership Conference, apply for School for Art Leaders, or run for a position on the NAEA Board of Directors. I can’t tell you how fantastic it is to step outside your comfort zone. “The best things in life are often waiting for you at the exit ramp of your comfort zone.” —Karen Salmansohn
Josh Drews.
Kim Soule.
Andrea Haas Past Division Director and Columnist: Wethersfield High School, 411 Wolcott Hill Rd., Wethersfield, CT 06109. Tel: 860-571-8200 x645. Fax: 860-571-8240. E-mail: [email protected] Joshua Drews, Division Director. Spring Valley High School, 120 Sparkleberry Lane, Columbia, SC 29229. Tel: 803-699-3500. E-mail: [email protected] Kim Soule, Division Director-Elect. Regional Directors: Eastern Region: Cindy Henry, [email protected]; Southeastern Region: Marjorie O’Shea, marjorie.oshea@ cms.k12.nc.us; Western Region: Nicole Brisco, [email protected]; Pacific Region: Vanessa Hayes-Quintana, [email protected] 16
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