TAEA Leadership

(clockwise from lower-left) Kaileigh Newman (President Elect), Matthew Wright (Treasurer), Ayra Perryman (Vice-President Elect Membership), Sandra Newton (President), Maureen Doebbler (Vice-President Membership), Ricia Kerber (Interim Executive Director / NAEA Liaison / STAR Editor), Linh Nguyen (Past President), Amber Forgey (Vice-President Youth Art Month), Brittany Sciacca (Vice-President Elect Youth Art Month), Sarah Hartman (Secretary); Missing: Shannon Raygoza (Commercial Exhibits Director)

Sandra Newton — President

What I Love About TAEA: I love that TAEA is a supportive, passionate, intelligent, professional, insightful, hard-working, knowledgeable, collaborative, energetic, and innovative network of incredible people that make us all better educators, administrators, and artists. Thank you TAEA! I am so thankful to be a part of this amazing professional organization.

Kaileigh Newman — President Elect

What I Love About TAEA: I love the connections created across the state of Texas as art educators. TAEA celebrates those who champion the visual arts. It is a group of passionate art educators who believe in the power of visual arts. Through collaboration and innovation, TAEA ensures best practices for our student artists Pre-K through 12th grade. TAEA is the place to be inspired and connect with passionate art educators who will lift you.

Linh Nguyen — Past President

What I Love About TAEA: TAEA provides us the opportunity to connect, collaborate and cherish in each other's love and passion for art. When we talk about the human connection, it is through art that we are able to transcend into a world of visual communication, passed down from generation to generation. Florence Dibell Bartlett once said, "The art of the craftsman is the bonds between the peoples of the world." TAEA allows us to come together as a unified group to advocate and provide the best for our art teachers and student artists. TAEA is an art teacher's dream and avenue for success!

Maureen Doebbler — Vice-President Membership

What I Love About TAEA: I love TAEA because I believe in its mission and believe together, art teachers are stronger — stronger in the classroom, stronger in our districts, stronger in the Texas legislature. Because of TAEA, art teachers become better educators through professional learning, advocacy, collaboration, and support. I hold TAEA deep in my heart. As a member since 2000, I have met numerous amazing art educators forming many lasting friendships and bonds. TAEA is a strong voice for art educators in the state of Texas, and I hope you will become our newest member!

Ayra Perryman — Vice-President Elect Membership

What I Love About TAEA: What I love most about TAEA is how it brings together a passionate community of teachers who truly believe in the power of art education. TAEA celebrates creativity at every level — from students discovering their artistic voice to teachers continually learning, sharing, and growing. Through conferences, exhibitions, and professional development, TAEA helps me feel inspired and supported. It's more than just an organization; it's a network of creative minds who remind me that art isn't just about technique — it's about connection, expression, and making a difference in our students' lives.

Amber Forgey — Vice-President Youth Art Month

What I Love About TAEA: I love that TAEA has a long successful history of uniting passionate art educators. I love that my art teacher was an integral part of TAEA and I saw her model that advocacy during my high school career and once I became an art educator, I continued to watch her lead the way. I appreciate that TAEA offers a place for educators to hone their craft both artistically and as an educator. That place might be VASE, Jr. VASE, or TEAM. It might be at the annual conference or through YAM activities or leadership roles but there is always someone with more knowledge, expertise, or seasoning that is available to help me become a top art educator. TAEA is a great source of inspiration in my professional life.

Brittany Sciacca — Vice-President Elect Youth Art Month

Sarah Hartman — Secretary

What I Love About TAEA: The connections and relationships built with art educators through TAEA. This is an invaluable resource for all art educators that encourages personal and professional growth!

Matthew Wright — Treasurer

What I Love About TAEA: I love how the heart of TAEA is the network of educators that come together for the furthering of visual art; this is what makes TAEA. With the many student and teacher art show possibilities, TAEA helps facilitate the showing of student work, through VASE and many other show opportunities. VASE serves to remind us that making the work is just part of the artistic process, and that analysis and displaying art are also parts of learning the art process.

Ricia Kerber — Interim Executive Director / NAEA Liaison / STAR Editor

What I Love About TAEA: I have always taught in schools where I have been the sole art teacher, so TAEA is my connection to other teachers. TAEA is the place in which I collaborated for new ideas and techniques for my classroom.

Shannon Raygoza — Commercial Exhibits Director

What I Love About TAEA: I've truly enjoyed working with the Exhibits team over the years. There's nothing quite like being in the exhibit hall and seeing the joy on teachers' faces as they explore new products and engage in hands-on experiences. It's a reminder of how inspiring and energizing this space can be for educators.

Elementary Division
Julie Gallow

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What I Love About TAEA: What I love the most about TAEA is the professional connections, friendships, and relationships I have benefited from over the years. Some of the most warm, caring, talented, and giving people I know serve in TAEA and are members of our organization. I have grown and developed so much as an art educator from the encouragement, training, and support I've received. I want to do the same for others, especially my fellow elementary art teachers.

Elementary Division Elect
Yvonne Lopez Taylor

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What I Love About TAEA: Art education is FUNdamental for student growth, problem-solving, and confidence. I love TAEA because the organization allows us to advocate for the arts and our students with new and innovative strategies in and out of the classroom. We are able to come together and collaborate with colleagues across districts and cities; it's amazing. We are students' first glimpse into the expansive world of art and we have the responsibility to teach the foundations for success. With collaboration and professional development through TAEA, students are encouraged to explore, experiment, make mistakes, and create beautiful artwork!

Middle School Jr High Division
Leanne Rainey

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What I Love About TAEA: I love the support and encouragement TAEA provides to visual art educators. Whether you are looking for quality professional development that is specifically geared toward art or a network of other art professionals to bounce ideas off, TAEA is your ultimate guide. Everyone here cares about each other and is incredibly passionate about promoting a well rounded education to the students in Texas!

Middle School Jr High Division Elect
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High School Division
Ambra Hernandez

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What I Love About TAEA: I love the opportunities that TAEA provides for professional development, advocacy for art education in the community, and continuous support of fellow art teachers. I look forward to the TAEA Conference every year because it sparks creative ideas to take back to the classroom and renews my love for what I do to help students foster imagination, creativity, and their passion for the visual arts. Finally, TAEA has fostered friendships that will last a lifetime.

High School Division Elect
Sarah Watkins

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What I Love About TAEA: I love the collected gathering of passionate people who share a common interest: celebrating and advancing Visual Art Education in our state. TAEA provides an inspiring environment where we appreciate the vast diversity in our teaching approaches. I am especially grateful for the high-quality competition opportunities TAEA offers students. This level of rigorous engagement is what attracts college recruiters and shows we, as a community, are doing something fundamentally correct. Students gain so much from these competitions, and I am thankful we have this opportunity to connect and continue to bloom as a collective group.

Visual Arts Administrators of Texas Division
Nealy Holley

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What I Love About TAEA: I love that TAEA builds relationships with students and adults, both in and out of the classroom. Making connections with people and community are among the most important aspects of teaching art. TAEA allows me to work with and learn from other visual arts educators across the state in a network that is both encouraging and supportive.

Visual Arts Administrators of Texas Division Elect
Susan Chiboroski

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What I Love About TAEA: I love the sense of community and support for all levels of Visual Arts in Texas. TAEA provides a collaborative network that encourages and promotes opportunities for students to excel, impactful training for teachers and administrators, and strong advocacy for Visual Arts across the state. The friendships I have gained through TAEA have been instrumental in my growth as an Arts administrator. TAEA is THE organization for everyone who is passionate about art education.

Museum Division
Thuy Garcia

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What I Love About TAEA: TAEA's commitment to fostering a cohesive visual arts professional community effectively advocates for the significance of arts education and creative expression in our dynamic and evolving society. I love that TAEA unites individuals from across the state of Texas through constructive opportunities for growth, support, and collaboration.

Museum Division Elect
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Higher Education Division
David Moya

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What I Love About TAEA: I love the sense of connectivity and support by the members of TAEA. I can honestly say this community has helped shaped me in becoming a successful art educator while maintaining my passion for art and people.

Higher Education Division Elect
Sheng Kuan Chung

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What I Love About TAEA: I appreciate how TAEA unites people by connecting research with practical classroom experience, big ideas with everyday teaching, and educators at all career stages. As a higher education faculty member, I have seen firsthand how TAEA creates spaces where pre-service teachers' fresh perspectives blend with the extensive experience of seasoned educators. TAEA's emphasis on growth, mentorship, and advocacy ensures that art teachers throughout Texas have a strong community backing them, one that supports their work and helps them make a meaningful impact in their classrooms and communities through the power of art.

Student Division
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Student Division Elect
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Retired Art Educators Division
Suzanne Greene

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What I Love About TAEA: Fellowship of like minded people is what drew me into TAEA. Everyone is willing to help each other and share their talents, skills, and lessons with all art teachers through Conference, Regional Conferences, and In-Services. You never feel alone because you have your TAEA family to reach out to when you need help. I was helped and now want to give back. I love the excitement that happens when art teachers work together, have fun together, and learn together. We all advocate for our programs and TAEA is here to help all do this.

Retired Art Educators Division Elect
Mel Basham

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What I Love About TAEA: What I love about TAEA is the opportunity to meet and collaborate with so many dedicated, passionate art educators. Each member is advocating and educating others on the importance of art in all Texas educational programs. Rural, urban, suburban - we support one another and are all part of our like-minded and determined TAEA Team. We know art education is essential to human development!

P.I.C.A. Division
(Private, Independent, Charter, Art Facilitator)
Megan McEntire

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What I Love About TAEA: I joined TAEA to learn more about the professional network of art educators, and get ideas for teaching and reaching students. I have stayed an active member for all this time, looping more colleagues and educators into the fold of TAEA. I look for ways to give back to this organization as it continues to fuel my art and teaching.

P.I.C.A. Division Elect
(Private, Independent, Charter, Art Facilitator)
Jennifer Schiebel

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What I Love About TAEA: What I love most about TAEA is the strong network of supportive colleagues who share a passion for the arts. Through conferences, workshops, and collaboration, I've experienced years of professional growth and built lasting connections that inspire me every day. TAEA is more than an organization — it's a community that empowers educators and champions the importance of visual art in education.

Conference Facilitator
Christine Grafe

What I Love About TAEA: There is so much to love about TAEA! I love all the learning and friendship I've enjoyed through the many years I've been a member. I love the inspiration I gain from being around other like minded people. But most of all I love being part of and giving back to an organization that does so much to enhance the field of art education through leadership, enrichment, advocacy, and fellowship with the most dedicated professionals I've had the privilege to know! TAEA ROCKS!!!

District of Distinction Facilitator
Sally Doyle

What I Love About TAEA: I love the TAEA family of creative and inspiring art educators. Being a part of this collaborative and supportive community of passionate educators has long been my home away from home. It's where we build friendships and expand our talents and skills both as artists and educators. It is important our art teachers continue to be life-long learners and hone the craft of teaching art. We want art to make a difference in our students' lives, no matter how small. TAEA is the organization that enables us to unite to inspire students of today and build towards a creative future.

YAM Facilitator
Gretchen Bell-Young

What I Love About TAEA: Meeting people who share the same passion for Art Education that I do. It is truly amazing how much talent Texas Art Educators have, and I love all of the opportunities we get to collaborate and learn from each other to develop our craft and become the best advocates for our students.

Communication Facilitator
Gabriel Flores

What I Love About TAEA: TAEA is the epitome of advocacy and collaboration among art educators across the state of Texas. So much work goes on behind the scenes to provide support and plan events for teachers to strengthen their voice through networking and professional development. I am proud to be a member of TAEA and always look forward to our annual events, as they continue to grow bigger each year.

TEAM State Director
Tracey Hall

What I Love About TAEA: I love being part of a supportive passionate group of people who do what we do for the students! A group who promotes the arts where every student can be successful. A group that is full of new ideas, encourages, and supports every member!

Junior VASE State Director
Larry West

What I Love About TAEA: I love TAEA for the ability to share ideas and see "best practices" by great people that are STUDENT CENTERED. Being involved with TAEA is like the right hand of being an Art Educator in TEXAS and beyond!

High School VASE State Director
Chris Cooper

What I Love About TAEA: I love being a part of the TAEA family. No place else can I find such a positive, supportive group of creatives who never fail to inspire me, and who all share a mission: tirelessly sharing and advocating for Visual Arts across our state, and faithfully inspiring the creative potential of our next generation.

State VASE Director
Amy Semifero

What I Love About TAEA: I love how being a member of TAEA allows me to continue to hone my craft as an art educator and leader. Participation in this organization has given me the knowledge necessary to give my students the most relevant art experiences possible. By encouraging my students to participate in VASE, their artistic efforts and creative solutions are recognized on both the regional and state level which also builds their confidence and love for the visual arts.

Interim State VASE Director
Mikaela Bachmann

What I Love About TAEA: I love that VASE gives students a chance to show their hard work to the community and their peers. With any other extracurricular activity there is typically a show, performance, or game, and with visual art, sometimes these students have to wait until the end of the year to showcase what they've done; and even then it can be a small audience. With VASE, a huge number of artists — from students to teachers to judges and community members — come out and give these students the recognition they deserve. VASE really helps grow visual arts programs through these interactions.

Advocacy
Sandra Newton

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What I Love About TAEA: I love that TAEA is a supportive, passionate, intelligent, professional, insightful, hard-working, knowledgeable, collaborative, energetic, and innovative network of incredible people that make us all better educators, administrators, and artists. Thank you TAEA! I am so thankful to be a part of this amazing professional organization.

Advocacy
Megan Tchokoev

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What I Love About TAEA: I love the opportunities TAEA gives me with connecting with other educators around the state and in my local community. It allows me to develop those connections to help build a community that fosters creativity and excellence in the arts. Being involved in TAEA allows me to have access to awesome professional development opportunities, resources and events that allow me to learn new things and meet awesome educators around the state. Being part of this amazing association has allowed me to connect with fellow education, continually improve my skills and knowledge, share ideas and grow as an educator.

Awards
Natalie Harris

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Book Study Chair
Stephanie Coody

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What I Love About TAEA: I love that TAEA is an art community that has been such a supportive and helpful resource for me. Going to the art retreat every other spring with other artists, art teachers, and art enthusiasts gives me a renewed sense of purpose. This is so important to me as I consider what I want to do in retirement as more a producer and not as much a consumer.

Community Art Committee
Kathryn Baker

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What I Love About TAEA: TAEA provides an opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from across the state. It has helped me to grow as an educator, an artist and a leader. TAEA is one of the biggest advocates for art education in the nation, and it has touched the lives of so many students and future generations of artists!

Credentials
Kathy Hendrick

What I Love About TAEA: TAEA fosters a strong sense of family among its members, and because of that I have formed lifelong friendships with other art teachers from all over the state. Teaching in a small, rural district I was the only art teacher on my campus, and after I attended my first TAEA conference I knew I had found "my people". TAEA provided a link to other art teachers, information on innovations and ideas, and programs to help me create a quality art program for my students. As a retired art educator, I also love that TAEA has programs that keep me involved in art education and enable me to give back to an organization that has given so much to me.

Historian
Debbie Nicholas

What I Love About TAEA: What I love about TAEA is the opportunity to connect with art educators from across the state of Texas. The support, inspiration, and friendships from fellow members inspires me throughout the school year.

Members Art Show
Maureen Doebbler

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What I Love About TAEA: I love TAEA because I believe in its mission and believe together, art teachers are stronger — stronger in the classroom, stronger in our districts, stronger in the Texas legislature. Because of TAEA, art teachers become better educators through professional learning, advocacy, collaboration, and support. I hold TAEA deep in my heart. As a member since 2000, I have met numerous amazing art educators forming many lasting friendships and bonds. TAEA is a strong voice for art educators in the state of Texas, and I hope you will become our newest member!

Members Art Show
Robin Perkins

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What I Love About TAEA: At its heart, TAEA fosters fun, creativity, and support within the community it creates among educators. It is inspiring and supportive with resources, mentors, teacher education, silly hats, exceptional art, awards, student events, and more. TAEA offers a network that truly understands the value of art in education and knows how to have fun to allow teachers to decompress when they most need it. Their work uplifts teachers and empowers students. I'm proud to be part of an organization that champions the arts and support for teachers so passionately.

National Art Honor Society
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Parliamentarian
Jessica Green

Technology
Dr. Kari Murphy

What I Love About TAEA: I love the creativity of TAEA and the friendships I have gained over the years of serving with TAEA members. I work in the IT world of K-12 education. Serving in TAEA always me to dabble and grow creatively when I feel boxed in with the wires and cables.

Visual Art Partnership Program
Meighgan Gladden

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What I Love About TAEA: TAEA has been a transformative part of my journey as an art educator. What I love most about the community is that TAEA brings together passionate, dedicated teachers who truly understand the power of visual arts education. It's a place where we lift each other up, share ideas, celebrate creativity, and work collectively to advocate for our programs and our students. Through TAEA, I've found mentors, friends, and collaborators who inspire me to keep growing. The organization provides opportunities to learn, lead, and make a meaningful impact across the state. TAEA reminds us that we are part of something bigger, a network of educators committed to ensuring that every student in Texas has access to high-quality, empowering visual arts experiences. Being part of TAEA makes me a better teacher, a stronger advocate, and a more connected member of the art education community. I hope prospective members see how energizing and supportive this organization is and feel inspired to join us.

Distinguished Fellows
Dr. Tina Farrell

Region 1 Representative
James Miller

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What I Love About TAEA: The reason why I love TAEA is that it empowers each region in Texas to advocate the visual arts year round. Students have the opportunity to exhibit art at the state level through TASA/TASB State exhibits, Capital YAM exhibits, and Gold Seal Exhibits. They may participate in state competitions through TEAM/VASE and celebrate their creativity through YAM/Big Art day events.

Region 2 Representative
Ana Aguilar

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What I Love About TAEA: I love that TAEA provides a space for art educators to collaborate with other art educators who share the same enthusiasm for teaching art. I love that they give us resources to advocate for the arts in our regions and provide professional development opportunities to bring back that are innovative and creative. I look forward to meeting other like-minded artists and to building relationships.

Region 3 Representative
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Region 4 Representative
Christina Moreno

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What I Love About TAEA: I love that TAEA has provided a platform for Visual Art Educators to come together to collaborate, encourage, and inspire each other through all of the Art resources provided, Conferences/PD's, and leadership opportunities. As an Art Teacher, all of my experiences, with TAEA, have translated into the Art room! I especially love that TAEA has founded VASE which has given our students a voice. Seeing the excitement on a student's face of accomplishment through recognition at VASE is the ultimate reward! I am blessed to be part of such an amazing team who serves our biggest fans, our Visual Art Students! Thank you TAEA!

Region 5 Representative
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Region 6 Representative
Lisa Davis

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What I Love About TAEA: TAEA has provided a wealth of opportunities for students, teachers, and administrators in my district and region. Students have learned to take pride in their artistic vision and advocate for their creative voices. Teachers have gained access to invaluable resources and a strong, supportive community. Administrators have developed a deeper understanding and appreciation of the arts — knowledge they previously lacked. All of these benefits are possible because of TAEA. I truly love that the arts are being promoted, understood, and celebrated — thanks to the dedication and leadership of this incredible organization.

Region 7 Representative
Holly Harper

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Region 8 Representative
Open Position

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Region 9 Representative
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Region 10 Representative
Charles Petty

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What I Love About TAEA: I love how TAEA provides opportunities for students and educators to come together and further their passion for creativity and the arts. I think fostering creativity is one of the most valuable things we can give to the next generation, and TAEA gives us so many opportunities to help us get there. If we don't all champion the arts and its transformative power, then no one else is going to. TAEA gives us a place to come together and stand up for the power of quality art education whether it be in bridging social divides, expressing ourselves, championing creativity, or fighting to keep art front and center in education as Texas charts its path to the future.

Region 11 Representative
Dallas Williams

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What I Love About TAEA: I love everything about TAEA. Art education has always been my heart and soul, and through TAEA I have been able to feed my soul with art-minded friends and artistic events. I have been able to use the resources they provide to help my students and colleagues grow and explore. I hope to use my time as Region 11 Representative to set up even more opportunities for creative interactions amongst us. I love VASE because of what the kids get out of it! I love to hear them talk about the amazing artwork they see at the event, the advice they got from the juror or another student, and how inspired they are to get back in the studio and make more art. VASE really gives students a chance to put their voices into their work and share it with everyone. Bonus, the teachers are usually just as inspired as the kids!

Region 12 Representative
Bonnie Holmstrom

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What I Love About TAEA: TAEA has given community and purpose to so many art educators including myself. When you attend TAEA conferences and events the positive energy is infectious and you leave feeling like you can do anything! TAEA creates opportunities to connect with and learn from other art educators which in turn makes us stronger and better at what we do. The tools that TAEA has created allows art educators to give back more to our students and our community in a way that just not would not be possible otherwise. I am truly grateful to be part of an organization that is just as passionate about art as I am.

Region 13 Representative
Rebecca Core

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What I Love About TAEA: I love TAEA for the connections and community it provides and the collaborations it inspires. TAEA, its events, and its members have been an outlet, a safe space, and a resource for me as my art teaching career began in elementary school, moved to middle school, and continues now as I pursue educational leadership and advocacy roles in the arts. My career path wouldn't be the same without the learning and friendships that TAEA has fostered.

Region 14 Representative
Abbie Sandoval

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What I Love About TAEA: I love that we have the opportunity to meet other people who are passionate about the same things as I am. I love that TAEA gives me the opportunity to learn from others and perfect my craft, not just at the conference but year-round.

Region 15 Representative
Shara Wright

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What I Love About TAEA: Texas Art Education Association provides instant connections that care. As a member of TAEA, it does not matter if you are a newbie or a 30 year veteran, you have instant access to art teachers throughout the state that will provide the support you need to succeed and impact your students in a positive way.

Region 16 Representative
Brittany Busch

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Region 17 Representative
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Region 18 Representative
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Region 19 Representative
Candace Printz

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What I Love About TAEA: I love that TAEA is comprised of like-minded individuals all throughout Texas that believe in the importance of visual arts education. They work tirelessly to provide events, opportunities, and inspiration for teachers and students alike. It brings me great hope to know that this organization exists and that they will continue to have their hand in supporting this creative outlet that our society needs.

Region 20 Representative
Clayton Kilduff

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What I Love About TAEA: I love being part of TAEA because it's a community of artists who teach that come together to help each other grow — proof that when we rise together, we rise higher.

Trends Co-Editor
David Moya

What I Love About TAEA: I love the sense of connectivity and support by the members of TAEA. I can honestly say this community has helped shaped me in becoming a successful art educator while maintaining my passion for art and people.

Trends Co-Editor
Keri Reynolds

What I Love About TAEA: What I love about TAEA are the opportunities for professional growth and collaboration with like-minded colleagues who are passionate about teaching art and instilling a love for learning across their schools and communities! Through TAEA we learn and grow together and advocate through art to make our world a better place!

Graphic Designer - TRENDS Journal
Gabriel Flores

What I Love About TAEA: TAEA is the epitome of advocacy and collaboration among art educators across the state of Texas. So much work goes on behind the scenes to provide support and plan events for teachers to strengthen their voice through networking and professional development. I am proud to be a member of TAEA and always look forward to our annual events, as they continue to grow bigger each year.

TAEA STAR Editor
Ricia Kerber

What I Love About TAEA: I have always taught in schools where I have been the sole art teacher, so TAEA is my connection to other teachers. TAEA is the place in which I collaborated for new ideas and techniques for my classroom.

Brazos Valley AEA
Lisa Urban

What I Love About TAEA: After moving to Texas and taking my first ever teaching job in Bryan, TX, I needed a way to network and connect with other teachers in my field. I began working with local teachers through Brazos Valley Art Education Association and this led me to TAEA. Through my work with both organizations, I have met some amazing teachers and artists and have found that I truly love being involved. I wish to continue my involvement by serving all of the private, independent, charter, and art facilitators in Texas who are looking for extra support and encouragement to keep doing what we do.

McKinney AEA
Amanda Hughes

What I Love About TAEA: TAEA feels like coming home to the people who love art education as much as I do.

McKinney AEA
Stephanie McPherson

Richardson AEA
Lauren Compean

What I Love About TAEA: I love and deeply appreciate TAEA's steadfast commitment to advancing art education and its advocacy for art education, educators, and students. As someone passionate about lifelong learning, I value how TAEA supports educators by offering innovative professional development and networking opportunities. This creates an environment where we can continually grow and exchange knowledge. Through this invaluable support, TAEA inspires me to be a more effective advocate and teacher, striving to enrich my students' education to the fullest extent.

Round Rock AEA
Carolyn Scalan

What I Love About TAEA: TAEA has been an integral part of my life as an art teacher since 1999, my first year of teaching. Over the years, it has gifted me with life-long friendships, mentors, and professional development. TAEA rejuvenates and fills my art teaching soul every year as we gather to learn, grow, and connect with each other. I have loved giving back to the organization that has given me so much in recent years. I have been Region 13 TEAM Director, Chairperson of the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee, and now, I am excited to serve in a new capacity, as Region 13 Representative.

Round Rock AEA
Cari Washburn

Texas Panhandle AEA
Shawn Kennedy