2025 NAEA National Convention: Full Schedule

12:00pm EDT

Buzzwords to Action: Making Educational Jargon Meaningful in Arts Education

Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, L002

Discover how to transform "equity," "inclusivity," and "innovation" from overused buzzwords into impactful, actionable strategies in the classroom. This session offers practical tools to genuinely embed these concepts into curriculum and teaching practices. Ideal for educators seeking to deepen their impact and foster inclusive, innovative learning environments.

Presenters

Robyn MacNair

Coord of Visual and Performing Arts, Visual and Performing Arts

Robyn MacNair Robyn MacNair is the arts administrator for Santa Ana Unified School district and has been an arts educator for 24 years. She is an ardent local, state, and national arts education advocate and champion.

Sofia Cuevas

Curriculum Specialist, Santa Ana Unified School District

With 14 years at Santa Ana Unified School District, Sofia Cuevas seamlessly blends her expertise in arts education and community engagement under her philosophy of "learning that is living." Her diverse teaching experiences in English, Speech and Debate, and Film Production are complemented... Read More →

Lindsey Barfield

Arts Program Specialist, Santa Ana Unified School District

NAEA Buzzwords to Action (1) pdf

Thursday March 20, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L002

Leadership, Instructional Demonstration

1:00pm EDT

Developing a Problem of Practice Statement for the EdD in Art Education

Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, M104

Unlock the power of practitioner research and kick-start your doctoral journey! Enhance your skills by crafting and workshopping your problem of practice statement. Also learn about the CPED framework, adopted by the EdD in Art Education program at Florida State University, and its focus on equity, ethics, and social justice.

Presenters

Rachel Fendler

Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M104

Leadership, Skills Toolbox

1:00pm EDT

Make Art the Law In Your State!

Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, M114

If you have ever wondered what you can do to help ensure comprehensive, sequential, and equitable K–12 access to art education in your state, this session is for you! We will review Washington State's law, and you'll leave an action plan for legislative advocacy. Remember: The answer is YOU!

Presenter email: jandrewsart73@gmail.com

Presenters

James Andrews

2025 NAEA Presentation Art Education Legislation.pptm pdf

Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M114

Leadership, Big Art Education Questions

2:00pm EDT

Creating Balance as a Teacher and Administrative Leader in Art Education

Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, M111

Join graduates of the NAEA School for Art Leaders, doctoral candidates, and working professionals as we share insights on balancing leadership programs, teaching, and personal priorities, referencing our own stories to provide valuable strategies for navigating diverse professional paths.

Presenters

Lydia Atubeh

NBCT, EdD Candidate, Visual Arts Program Director, DeKalb Early College Academy

Angie Kucharski

Elementary K-6 Intervention teacher, School City of Mishawaka, Indiana

Benjamin E. Hoffman

High School Visual Arts Teacher, Kutztown Area High School

Leigh Drake

Middle School Visual Arts Educator (Gifted and Talented), Virginia Beach City Public Schools

BalanceLeadership NAEA wrkbk Atubeh Drake Kucharski Hoffman pdf

Thursday March 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M111

Leadership, Instructional Practice

5:00pm EDT

Cocreating Leadership Futures

Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, M100

This arts-based interactive discussion invites you to consider how you can use arts practices, arts-based inquiry, and cocreation to cultivate leadership. Two case studies inform three big questions around centering the arts in art education leadership, cultivating and sustaining inclusive and equitable leadership in the field, and envisioning leadership futures.

Presenters

Robin Gordon

Barnett Fellow, OSU

I'm a Ph.D. student in the Arts Administration, Education & Policy program at The Ohio State University. This is my first AAAE Conference, and I look forward to learning more about the AAAE community. As a member of AEA & SAG-AFTRA, I'm interested in the future of unions, wages, precarity... Read More →

Tamryn McDermott

Lecturer, Art Education, Old Dominion University

Aelim Kim

Noor Danielle Murteza

Thursday March 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M100

Leadership, Big Art Education Questions

8:00am EDT

Unearthing Self: A Journey of Deep Reflection for Art Educators

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

Kentucky International Convention Center, M101/M102

Explore transformative insights from Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz, emphasizing connecting with our authentic selves as art educators. Through exercises, discover how understanding our stories enriches teaching, fosters community, and promotes personal and professional growth.

Presenters

Nina Unitas

Senior Program Officer, Arts Education, Pittsburgh Public Schools

Christen Robl

Friday March 21, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M101/M102

Leadership, Big Art Education Questions

1:00pm EDT

De-Centralizing Authority to Create Lasting, Positive Change in Your Artistic Community

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

Kentucky International Convention Center, M107

If absolute power corrupts absolutely, let's decentralize the old paradigm and find new solutions by bringing more people to the table! This session proposes the use of committees to disrupt authority and decision-making power within organizations to lend a greater voice to educators, learners, stakeholders, participants, and community members.

Presenters

Jenna Harris

Education Director, YoloArts

Committees for Change JHarris 2025 NAEA pdf

Friday March 21, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M107

Leadership, Professional Paper Presentation

2:00pm EDT

Putting the ACTION in Action Research: The CAN Approach

Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

Explore arts-based action research and how it can ignite collaborative learning in Professional Learning Communities in schools, museums, and beyond. Craft a "wondering" based on a challenge you're facing, view successful examples from Connected Arts Networks (CAN) Teacher Leaders, and connect with accountability partners to put learning into action.

Presenters

Amy Appleton

Connected Arts Networks (CAN) Project Director, NAEA

Kendall Crabbe

Friday March 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M113

Leadership, Big Art Education Questions

3:00pm EDT

Exploring Ethics of Care as a Lens for Manifesting Relational Learning for Art Education Practitioners

Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, L016

Explore how ethics of care (EoC) manifest in your practice through an interactive session emphasizing assumptions, relationality, and leadership. Engage in reflective small-group dialogues and collaborative creations. Learn art strategies and cultural pedagogies to cultivate communities of EoC practitioners, fostering knowledge production and reciprocity in a supportive, community-centered environment.

Presenters

Dr. Ayelet Danielle Aldouby-Efraim

Nicole Pamela Johnson

Friday March 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L016

Leadership, Deep Dive Research

5:30pm EDT

Bridging Generations Speed-Dating Style: Conversations Between Early Career Art Educators and Retired Art Educators

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

Kentucky International Convention Center, L009

Come and join us for a "speed-dating-style conversation between early career teachers and veteran retired art educators who are also longtime NAEA members. Come socialize; ask questions; and get some much-needed help, advice, suggestions, and assistance in your art room. We're here, and we care!

Presenters

Debi West

Retired Art Educator / Owner Consultant / Graduate Instructor / Part-time Art Educator at SPMA cause why not!, WESTpectations Educational Consulting and AOEU and Sea Pines Montessori Academy

I’m a passionate, seasoned art educator…I firmly believe that #togetherweARTbetter and the ultimate winners will always be our kiddos!

Betsy Logan

Melody Weintraub

Sally Chambliss

Debi Barrett-Hayes

Friday March 21, 2025 5:30pm - 6:20pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L009

Leadership, Skills Toolbox

8:00am EDT

Championing Art Learning for All Students Through the Arts Education Data Project

Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, M107

Experience what the Arts Education Data Project can do for you! Explore state-level data dashboards and data reporting systems. Learn more about the need for access to art education and how to interpret trends and gaps to become empowered with the knowledge for driving passionate advocacy for influencing policy and celebrating the documented value of art education.

Presenters

O David Deitz

Fine Arts Education Consultant, Pennsylvania Department of Education

SEADAE Representative from Pennsylvania

Cody Talarico

Arts Education Specialist, Nebraska Department of Education

Cody Talarico, is a musician and supporter of arts education. Cody taught music in the Bellevue (NE) Public Schools and is currently serving Nebraska as the Arts Education Specialist at the Nebraska Department of Education where he leads and supports visual arts, media arts, dance... Read More →

Championing Art for All Students with Arts Ed Data Project Speakers Notes pdf

Championing Art for All NAEA Slide Deck 2 pdf

Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M107

Leadership, Big Art Education Questions

8:00am EDT

From Art Teacher to EdD/PhD: The Ins and Outs of Getting a Doctorate

Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, M109/M110

Why would art educators need or want a doctorate? In this session, we will discuss PhD and EdD options along with leadership and research skills for uncovering career opportunities. Discover why art educators pursue advanced degrees and how they enhance teaching and professional growth and engage with a panel of doctorate holders for insights and advice.

Presenters

Elizabeth Stuart

Prince George's County

Jeff Broome

Professor, Director of PhD Program, Florida State University

Jeff Broome is a professor and director of PhD programming for the Department of Art Education at Florida State University. Jeff’s research focuses on providing practical suggestions and resources for K-12 art teachers, often through narrative inquiry. He investigates topics relevant... Read More →

Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M109/M110

Leadership, Big Art Education Questions

12:00pm EDT

A Case for the Arts and STEAM: Providing Students Passion and Purpose to Prevent Absenteeism

Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, L028

All around the country, schools are dealing with chronic absenteeism post-COVID. Districts want to know: How do we get the kids to come back? Art educators have the answers and strategies. Come learn how arts integration, artistic expression, and STEAMy project-based learning can reengage our learners at all levels.

Presenters

Courtney Bryant

Senior Director of Fine Arts and STEAM, Drew Charter School

Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L028

Leadership, Instructional Practice

12:00pm EDT

Advocacy: Collaboration Is Key

Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, L013

Join us for a discussion of how, through local and state level collaborations of arts educators and other stakeholders, advocacy and policy influencing can make a difference in student access to quality arts education. Participants will be encouraged to discuss their own experiences and needs.

Presenters

Roger Tomhave

Barbara Laws

Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, L013

Leadership, Big Art Education Questions

12:00pm EDT

Service or Servitude? Preservice Teachers Practice Cultures of Care Through Service Learning in Community Settings

Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, M107

Learn to compare and contrast alternative placements in community settings by addressing the top-down, in-and-out, make-and-take experiences often associated with community service learning. The presenters will share relevant examples of promoting service-learning opportunities that are inclusive to community participants' input for elevating artmaking and honoring preservice teacher decision making.

Presenters

Veronica Hicks

Natalia Pilato

Saturday March 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M107

Leadership, Instructional Practice

1:00pm EDT

Drawing on Your Leadership Style: Strengths-Based Approaches for Art Educators

Saturday March 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT

Kentucky International Convention Center, M114

Increased self-awareness is vital for deepening one's leadership skills. This interactive session invites participants to take a brief assessment to provide a framework of varying leadership styles. Discussion will explore the strategic self-awareness of one's own strengths, tips for leveraging others' diverse styles, and the application to art education contexts.

Presenters

Antoniette Guglielmo

Saturday March 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Kentucky International Convention Center, M114

Leadership, Instructional Practice