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Restoring physical sense through collaboration, creation, and play.
Noa Haim I Collective Paper Aesthetics I Rotterdam, The Netherlands
AP Art students compete in a Trash2Trends competition.
Lori Wade I Kiowa County High School I Greensburg, Kansas
"The Doorway to a Better Future" collaborative sculpture.
Suzanne Masser I New York Edge I Queens, New York
A seventh grader shares “I AM…” poem artwork.
So Choi I Leawood Middle School I Leawood, Kansas
A second grader shows off his snowflake creation.
Bob Reeker I Robinson Elementary I Lincoln, Nebraska

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For Members by Members

Heather Heckel

Art Educator, New York, NY

Member Portrait: Get to Know Our Vibrant Community!

Why NAEA matters to Heather: Often there is only one or a few art teachers in a school, which can be isolating. I value NAEA because it provides me with an inspiring community of colleagues who share my passion for teaching art and reminds me that there is strength in numbers.
Heather’s tip for art education success: Make your own art! It is a meaningful way to practice self-care, and it strengthens our knowledge as educators. Making art reminds me why I love teaching art, and it is a form of meditation when I get in the flow.