b'PRESIDENTS MESSAGEDear TAEA Members,As we move into a brand new year, I want to take a moment to wish each of you an inspiring, and fulfilling start to the school year. Whether youre setting up your classroom, delivering professional development, or simply getting ready for all the amazing students to enter your classroom, know that the work you do truly matters.Remember, youre not just teaching art, youre shaping and molding the way your students see the world and themselves. You give students the courage to express themselves and the tools to transform their ideas into something meaningful and beautiful. You are more than teachers and educators, you are visionaries and change agents that make a difference.This year, I encourage you to embrace intentionality in your teaching and compassion in your daily connections. Celebrate small victories, lean on your fellow educators for support during challenging times, and remember that your work has a tremendous impact that extends far beyond your scope of work.Together, as a community of artists, we will be rooted in purpose and continue to transform, inspire, and motivate the next generation of artists, individuals, and human beings.Have a great year, and I hope to see you at the TAEA Conference in Round Rock, TX.-Linh Nguyen'