Phyllis Burstein, a Chicago Public School Teacher, has guided students through Drawing, 2-D/Photography, and 3-D Art & Design portfolios since 2003. She wrote and presented an internationally broadcast AP Central Webinar: “Mini-Projects Encompassing the Three Portfolios” (Jan. 2020), which provided students ideas to synthesize materials, processes, and ideas.  As part of the virtual SCAD Skills Series, she presented, “Mini-Lessons to Ignite Creativity” (Nov. 2020) encouraging student experimentation and revision, and “Spark Curiosity; Ignite Inquiry” (Oct 2021) exploring ways to inspire student investigations. Phyllis was a member of an AP Reader panel for an online interactive session to answer student questions about the AP Art & Design Exam. She has been an AP exam reader since 2007, a Table Leader, and was promoted to Question Leader in 2022. She has been a consultant since 2016, and has led APSIs for the New York City Public Schools, Savannah College of Art & Design, Long Beach Unified Public Schools, and Silver State School District.. See mini-portfolios created by teachers in her past APSI’s: https://issuu.com/pburstein

Herb Weaver, has been an artist and educator for nearly four decades and played an active role in the Advanced Placement Program for over twenty-five years, including six years as the Chief Supervisor. Throughout Herb’s teaching career that ranges from middle school, high school, and college positions, he has remained art-active and has exhibited in over 200 shows throughout the United States and abroad. Focusing on the medium of ceramic sculpture, he strives to take art off the pedestal and into the daily lives of those who view his work. Most recently, Herb has completed several artist-in-residence opportunities that have enabled him to meet and work with many talented individuals and has served to inform both his studio practices and teaching methodology.

Robert Coad taught AP* Art History at Hamilton High School’s Humanities Magnet since 1994. Since retiring from teaching 4 AP Art History classes, Museum Studies and Humanities in 2017, he taught one class of APAH at independent and charter schools in Los Angeles.   Since 1996, Robert has led one-day and 5-day APSI workshops throughout the United States, Canada, and John Cabot University, Rome, Italy. Robert has served as a College Board National Leader Consultant, a Reader for AP Art History Exam and was honored as a Distinguished Teacher (AP Art History) at the College Board Western Region Conference. 

Robert holds National Board Certification in Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood Art (2002/2012). He is a recipient of a National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship and a Humanities Teacher Leadership program award. Robert was a mentor teacher and BTSA Support Provider for LAUSD for many years.   Robert has traveled extensively in the United States and Europe, with extended stays in London, Paris, Florence, Venice, and Rome. Before moving to Los Angeles, Robert lived in New York for 13 years, earning his master’s and Doctoral degrees at NYU. He has also travelled to Japan and Mexico to study firsthand works in the redesigned AP Art History course.