2025 NAEA National Convention: Full Schedule

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8:00am EDT

Unleashing Creativity: Integrating Sketchbooks Into Elementary Art Education

Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, L005

Explore the benefits of using sketchbooks in elementary art and learn practical strategies for fostering creativity, cultural sensitivity, and inclusivity while enhancing assessment and classroom management. Attendees will gain tools, insights, and inspiration to implement effective sketchbook routines, supporting diverse student needs and professional growth in their classrooms.

Presenters

Carole Drummond-Johnson

Elementary Art Teacher, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools

Carole Drummond-Johnson has been teaching art in the Charlotte Mecklenburg School system for about twenty years but has overall been teaching for about twenty-five. She is currently an elementary art teacher at Highland Renaissance Academy. In addition to teaching in CMS, she also... Read More →

Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L005

Elementary, Skills Toolbox

12:00pm EDT

Diverse Learners and SEL: Adaptive Tools, Strategies, and the Healing Power of Artmaking [TICKET REQUIRED]

Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, L005

TICKET REQUIRED
By meeting at the convergence of diverse learners in art education and social-emotional learning in the visual arts, participants will experience hands-on applications of contemporary tools and strategies. Presenters will share research and content excerpts from graduate-level coursework, facilitating a balance of rigor and relaxation as we explore best practices together.

Presenters

Andrea McDonough

Chair of Faculty Development | Instructor, AOEU | Lycoming College

Kelley DeCleene

Adjunct Instructor, Content Creator, SME, Curriculum Writer, Art of Education University

Friday March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L005

Art in Special Education Interest Group, Ticketed Studio Workshop

Host Organization Ticket Required
Keywords Ticket Required

3:00pm EDT

Gelli Arts Printing in the Classroom Setting [TICKET REQUIRED]

Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, L005

TICKET REQUIRED
Play with the many methods from simple to complicated in this printmaking process. Experiment with recycled and found objects, textural items from nature, and layering and photo transfers and deliver your new confidence to your K-12 classrooms. Lesson plans provided!

Presenters

Jo Ellen Nix

Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L005

Secondary, Ticketed Studio Workshop

Host Organization Ticket Required
Keywords Ticket Required

5:30pm EDT

Strategies for Avoiding Overwhelm as an Early Career Art Teacher

Friday March 21, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, L005

As an early career teacher, do you occasionally feel overwhelmed? Teaching art is multifaceted and navigating it all can be a challenge. This session is for early career teachers and will offer usable strategies for refining your teaching and finding work-life fit. Come ready to collaborate and discuss!

Presenters

Amber Arnold

Fine Arts Instructional Coach, Gwinnett County Public Schools

I'm a former Visual Arts educator & now "hybrid educator" working with K-12 Fine Arts educators as a Fine Arts Instructional Coach. I'm passionate about life-long learning through collaboration and building community.

NAEA 2025 Avoiding Overwhelm Slideshow pdf

Friday March 21, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L005

Preservice, Skills Toolbox