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AWARDS

Congratulations to the 2025 TAEA Award Winners

 

TN Art Educator of the Year: Melody Weintraub

East TN Art Educator of the Year: Todd Johnson

West TN Art Educator of the Year: Sarah Lawler-Clark

Middle TN Art Educator of the Year: Monica Leister

First Year Teacher of the Year: Jentry Eschman Pittman

Elementary Level Art Teacher of the Year: Chelsie Nunn

Middle School Level Art Teacher of the Year: Katy Simmons-Carroll

Secondary (High School) Level Art Teacher of the year: Lauren Farkas

Special Needs Art Educator of the Year: Michael Seagraves

Higher Education / College Level Art Teacher of the Year: Dr. Amanda Galbraith

Museum Educator of the Year: Jennifer Richardson

Arts Administrator or Supervisor of the Year: Dr. Bryna Bobick

College Art Education Student / Pre-Service Teacher of the Year: Amber Buck

Friend of TAEA Award: The Parthenon


 

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Tennessee Art Education Annual Awards

Each year, the Tennessee Art Education Association has the great pleasure of recognizing outstanding art educators from across the state, in a variety of categories.  These amazing teachers exemplify the qualities and standards of what it means to be a great art educator, going above-and-beyond for their students.

TAEA presents these annual awards:

·        To provide recognition to individuals within the membership who have achieved the highest level of professionalism in art education

·        To focus professional attention on exemplary art educators and increase public awareness of the importance of quality art education


Award Categories are:

  • Tennessee Art Educator of the Year

  • West Region Art Educator of the Year

  • Middle Region Art Educator of the Year

  • East Region Art Educator of the Year

  •  Elementary Art Educator of the Year

  • Middle Level Art Educator of the Year

  • Secondary Art Educator of the Year

  • Higher Education Art Educator of the Year

  • Supervision Art Educator of the Year

  • Administration Art Educator of the Year

  • Museum Art Educator of the Year

  • Special Needs Art Educator of the Year

  • First Year Educator of the Year

  • Tennessee Emeritus Art Educator of the Year (Retired Art Educators)

  • National Art Honor Society Sponsor of the Year

  • Student Chapter Sponsor of the Year

  • Higher Education Student Achievement Award

  • Distinguished Service within the Profession

  • Rising Stars Secondary Recognition Program

  • Friend of TAEA (only award available to non-members).