National Art Education Association

Father and son create together at the Albuquerque Museum.
Elizabeth Becker I Albuquerque Museum I Albuquerque, NM
Third graders share their graphic novels.
Kelly Hanning I Gates Chili Central School District I Rochester, NY
Eighth graders participate in Chairs for Charity.
Kirsten Durbin I Porter Ridge Middle School I Indian Trail, NC
Elementary students experiment with bubble printing.
Alyssa Seidel I Saint Thomas and the Apostle Catholic Church I Saint Thomas, MO
Students create a sandworm for a theatre production.
Felicia Brooks I Parkway Middle School I Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Jeanie Ritter

Art Educator, Harborfields Central School District, Greenlawn, NY

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Why NAEA matters to Jeanie: I value NAEA for highlighting and celebrating the importance of art education in fostering the wholistic development of children into creative, empathetic, innovative, adults that embrace a growth mindset. I also appreciate the NAHS opportunity for my students, and have created a collaborative community with other local chapters called the NAHS 6x6 Collaborative—we exhibit annually at the Heckscher Museum in Huntington, NY.
Jeanie’s tip for art education success: My educational philosophy is rooted in my commitment to integrity, empathy, and a growth mindset. I firmly believe in building strong connections through collaboration and effective communication. Creating a comfortable environment based on trust and mutual respect is essential in any successful art classroom.