ABOUT US
Our 2024 WYAEA Board
A BRIEF HISTORY OUR ORIGINS
There is evidence that in 1979 there was a Wyoming Art Education Association but the history of that organization was lost. WYAEA as it is now, originated in 1999 when the board and membership of the Wyoming Secondary Art Educators (WSAE) decided to create a sister organization to be the state affiliate to the National Art Education Association (NAEA). WYAEA was held together by a wide variety of talented and dedicated art educators from across Wyoming for many years maintaining the connection to NAEA.
RECENT HISTORY
In 2013, Diana McDougal called together a meeting of the board, who had been mainly functioning in name only, to see if there was any interest in becoming a more active organization. It was decided the organization should pursue becoming more active, and the board worked hard to develop a vision, mission, and core values. As part of the strategic plan of WYAEA it was decided to provide a one day conference to members and anyone else interested in attending, to be held in conjunction with the Governor's Art Awards in early spring of 2014. The conference was held and it was a tangible start to a new era, an era of action. The organization has since expanded its conferences with an additional half day and continues to increase in membership.
WYAEA History of Presidents
1999-Started-Articles of incorporation Sept 6, 2000
1999-2000-Norine Samuelson, Diana McDougal
2001- Tammy Hein-Hooper, Susan Willimas
2002-
2003-
2004 Susan Leonhardt
2004-2006-Diana McDougal Pacific Region VP 2004
2005-2006-Susan Leonhardt
2006-2009-Michele Ragaglia
2010-2015-Diana McDougal
2015-2018-Abi Paytoe Gbayee
2018-2020-David Winsch
2020-2023 Amy Kopperud McCormick
2023-Present Cynthia Bruder
There are additional positions and committees available. Interested members please contact one of the board members
2023 NAEA Pacific Region ALCHEMY of Arts Leadership Conference
Cynthia Bruder, Abi Paytoe Gbayee, Amy Kopperud McCormick, David Winsch
Meet the WYAEA Board
Executive Board
PRESIDENT
Cynthia Bruder- wyaea.president@gmail.com
PRESIDENT ELECT
Michelle Miller -wyaea.president.elect@gmail.com
PAST PRESIDENT CONSULTING
Amy Kopperud McCormick- wyaea.past.president@gmail.com
SECRETARY
Kathlenn McCord - wyaea.secretary@gmail.com
TREASURER
Tori Chamberlain - wyaea.treasurer@gmail.com
Division Director
MUSEUM DIVISION DIRECTOR
Michelle Miller - wyaea.museumed@gmail.com
HIGHER EDUCATIONAL DIVISION DIRECTOR
Tessa Dallarosa -wyaea.highereducation@gmail.com
SECONDARY DIVISION DIRECTOR
MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISION DIRECTOR
ELEMENTARY DIVISION DIRECTOR
Brook Hopkins - wyaea.elementryed@gmail.com
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS DIVISION DIRECTOR
Kelsy Lempka - wyaea.alternariveed@gmail.com
SUPERVISION AND ADMINISTRATION DIVISION DIRECTOR
K-12 DIVISION DIRECTOR
RETIRED DIVISION DIRECTOR
PRESERVICE DIVISION DIRECTOR
Coordinator & Region Reps
MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR
David Winsch - wyaea.member.chair@gmail.com
YAM COORDINATOR
Cynthia Bruder - wyaea.yam@gmail.com
NORTHWEST REP
NORTHERN REP
WESTERN REP
CENTRALWEST REP
EASTERN REP
SOUTHWEST REP
CENTRALEAST REP
Liaisons to the Board
RESEARCH LIAISON
Dr. Sarita Talusana Keller
Highlights 2023 NAEA Pacific Region ALCHEMY of Arts Leadership Conference
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