While we are saddened by the fact that we are unable to meet this year for the state convention, please rest assured we are still working diligently to plan some great things for you to experience! Save the dates of October 21-24, 2021 for the next convention. Be on the lookout for more exciting happenings to come in the interim. As Always we are here to support you in all of your professional endeavors.
Stay safe, healthy, happy, and of course keep creating.
Stay safe, healthy, happy, and of course keep creating.
Keynote speakers...
Bob Reeker a 30-year veteran of teaching preK-5 children through visual art for Lincoln Public Schools; he was an elementary assistant principal from 1997-1999 before returning to the art room. In addition, he is an adjunct instructor for elementary art methods at Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, Nebraska. Bob has served many roles in his state organization and as well as nationally. He has been Nebraska Youth Art Month chair/co-chair, Nebraska Co-President, and most recently, co-chaired the 2017 Nebraska fall art education conference in Lincoln. At the national level, Bob served as NAEA Elementary Division Director from 2007-2011. He was elected as NAEA Western Region Vice President Elect in 2016, serving as West Region Vice President from 2018-2020.
Jessica Balsley founder and President at the Art of Education University.
Several years ago as an art teacher working towards my master’s degree, I began a search for a university with courses designed for art teachers but came up short. Like so many art teachers, I struggled to find classes that were relevant, practical, and would actually teach me something valuable to my career as an art educator! This frustration led to the creation and development of The Art of Education. That year, my husband Derek and I set out on a mission to provide Ridiculously Relevant Professional Development™ to art teachers around the world. Since that time, and thanks to our loyal students, The Art of Education (AOE) is now The Art of Education University (AOEU), the world’s first fully-accredited graduate university exclusively serving K-12 art teachers like you. Today, hundreds of thousands of individuals read our online magazine each month while thousands of art teachers attend our conferences and rely on our online graduate classes for license renewal, salary advancement, or to secure a master’s degree. As art teachers, we all have to stick together. We’re not an afterthought – and we absolutely deserve the highest quality professional development available. The Art of Education University exists to grow amazing art teachers by providing rigorous, relevant, and engaging learning at every stage of their career. Sincerely, Jessica R. Balsley Founder and President The Art of Education University |
Convention schedule at a glance... Thursday, Oct 22 Friday, Oct 23 Saturday, Oct 24 Sunday, Oct 25 Hotel Information...
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