Visual Arts Administrators of Texas Division
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
Kaileigh Newman
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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.
District of Distinction Facilitator
Sally Doyle
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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.
Welcome to the TAEA Visual Arts Administrators of Texas. We are working to provide resources for those that support our visual arts educators and students.
The TAEA District of Distinction Program began during the 2018-2019 school year. This program offers Texas school districts, no matter the size, the opportunity to receive recognition for excellence in visual arts education. More information about this program can be found here.
If you have questions, please contact .
District of Distinction
A few important reminders for you:
- TAEA contests (VASE, JRVASE, and TEAM) are included on the District of Distinction rubric.
- For more information about the TAEA District of Distinction program, please contact .
- If your district is interested in participating in the TAEA District of Distinction program, please request a folder here.
For more information, please be sure to check out the Districts of Distinction page.
Visual Art Administrators of Texas (VAAT) Admin Division Meeting at Conference 2025
The VAAT meeting will take place on Thursday, November 20 from 4:00-8:00 PM during the annual TAEA Conference in Round Rock. Many topics will be covered appropriate to those who supervise Visual Art programs. This is also one of the items on the District of Distinction rubric. In addition, we are planning a separate session at the conference for District of Distinction 101 on Friday, November 21 at 9:00 AM.
The District of Distinction Awards Ceremony will be on Friday, November 21 at 11:00 AM.
Conference Documents for Administrators
During the Supervisors Meetings at the TAEA conference, several items were developed that we hope would benefit supervisors in all districts. Below is a list of items shared.
Texas Art Education Outreach
TAEO promotes and offers successful quality art education support to Texas art educators through mentoring and professional development presentations.
- Do you have teachers who need assistance?
- Can a mentor help guide a new teacher?
- Could you use a quality workshop/in-service presentation?
TAEO can help with presenters and mentors.
Let's help each other to prepare, support, and encourage Texas art educators.
Highlights from 2024-2025 Student Programs
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