State Directors of VASE

The Directors of VASE work together in conjunction with the TAEA Executive Board to facilitate the TAEA VASE program.

TEAM State Director — Tracey Hall

Responsibilities: TEAM Regional Directors, Student Gallery for TEAM, Finance and Budget, Oversees TEAM Regional Events.

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 — Suzy Greene

Responsibilities: JRVASE Regional Directors, Student Gallery for JrVASE, Finance and Budget, Oversees JrVASE Regional Events.

What I Love About Junior VASE: Since the late 90s when I was asked to be a presenter for State VASE workshops in Arlington, I was hooked. As a middle school teacher, of course I said "yes". Working with the best of the best — yes, I will. That's all it took. I love being part of this event, whether it is regional or state, JV, HS, or TEAM — I am always amazed at what the students produce and how passionate they are about what they have created. Reading what they write or say about their work has really made me feel like I know this artist. I saw how JV improved the work my students were doing and how eager they were to be able to attend the regional event.

High School VASE State Director — Chris Cooper

Responsibilities: High School VASE Regional Directors, Student Gallery for High School VASE, Finance and Budget, Oversees High School VASE Regional Events.

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.

High School State Event Director — Amy Semifero

Responsibilities: State Event Coordination, Oversees State Event Foremen and Directors

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.