Kris Bakke and Susan Kelly
Royal Brush Mfg., Inc.

Theater, Face Paints, and Fundraising
10:50 - Rm 148

Learn about brushes specifically designed for theater, film and special effects. This session will include instruction on theatrical brushes and discussion on how art educators can incorporate the art of makeup, face paint and special effects in their curriculum. Often there is an opportunity to fundraise through face painting, we will discuss different ways to implement. 

Everything you Need to know about ordering Art Supplies

11:30 - Rm 148

This hands on session will go over a wide variety of must haves in the art room.We will also cover art material safety standards, budgeting, networking and how to own your art room. 

Carrie Barnett

Summit Country Day School

Explore Your ‘Why’: Igniting Passion for Art Education

1:50 - Rm 136

Embark on an artistic adventure, journeying from pre-teaching days through 31 years! Uncover your passion with a journaling activity to reveal what fuels your drive and commitment to art education.

Jaclyn Becker & Cassie Pence

E.H. Greene Intermediate & Mayfield Elementary

Mastering Your Art Teacher Interview: A Vibrant Guide

2:30 - Rm 103
Elevate your art teacher interview game! Learn vital tips from experienced educators on question preparation, attire, and confidence. Engage in open discussion for personalized insights. Your path to success starts here! 

Kelly Burichin

Three Rivers Local School District

The Room is the Teacher! Hands-on TAB Studio!

3:10 - Rm 148
Experience what elementary students experience in a choice based art room. This will be a TAB Studio experience where participants choose what they want to create at different multimedia stations. 

Lisa Burton

Wilson Middle School

Lesson design to keep hands and brains busy!

10:50 - Rm 154

So maybe you saw something inspiring online or at a museum that you’d like to turn into an engaging studio art lesson!  I’ve got some tips on how to design an engaging lesson to keep students from either working too fast, too slow, or maybe tuning out totally. Follow my FIVE step outline designing and delivering a lesson that keeps kids engaged! My expertise is middle school but this can be applied to any age group! 

Molly Ensor

Indian Hill Middle School

A Very Educational & Chaotic First Semester

10:10 - Rm 103
Molly Ensor will be talking about her teaching career since graduating in Spring 2023.  She now teaches at Indian Hill Middle School, which just opened its new building in January this year. Discussing what it's like to teach 6th-8th grade art courses with four preps!  Transitioning to a new school environment, working with colleagues & forming connections with students.  Tips & tricks for the first semester of teaching. 

Samantha Gaier

Cincinnati Art Museum

Fun with Shape: Collaborative Elements of Art Workshop

11:30 - Rm 136
Learn about college professional development programs and resources offered by the Cincinnati Art Museum and ask questions about museum education. Enjoy a collaborative workshop inspired by the Elements of Art. 

Remy Groh

Fairborn Intermediate School

"Kids Don't Know Any better... Or Do They…?"

1:50 - Rm 148

Five years working at a Title I school, I am learning it is not all sunshine and rainbows--some students can be difficult. Let's talk about De-Escalation strategies and how to better connect with students. I see 700 students a week, so how do I make personal connections with each one of them? Find out my approach to classroom management, get tips on what I do for challenging behaviors and what my tricks are for contacting parents. My hope is that you learn from my personal experiences. 

Mikayla Helton

Montgomery Elementary

Art, Iskusstvo, Yishu, Arte, Khelovneba, Fann, Kunst, Art!

10:50 - Rm 103

Tools and techniques to help ESL students succeed in your classroom. 

Sarah Keefe

Miami University Career Center Assistant Director and Liaison, College of Creative Arts

Interview and Resume Strategies for Creatives

10:10 - Rm 136

This presentation will cover a few key techniques that are useful when preparing for an interview. The interview will typically be the most significant aspect of the employment process. A resume is a personal marketing tool used for communicating experiences and qualifications. We will also go over a few student resume examples to assist you in your resume development process.

Portfolio Development Techniques

10:50 - Rm 136

Creative portfolios are essential when applying for jobs in the arts. In this presentation Sarah will be covering a few techniques to consider when designing your portfolio. We will be reviewing a few student examples and learning the dos and don'ts of portfolio development.

Liz Krehbiel & Mandy Reed

Ridgeway Elementary & Union County High School

Collaboration and Curriculum Planning for All Ages

11:30 - Rm 154
This workshop focuses on the importance of collaboration and shared lesson planning. Learn from two friends who share and adapt lessons for grades K-12. Includes hands on mini lesson! 

Alivia Link & Claire Farrow

Miami University Art Education

Shibori Dyeing Workshop

3:10 - Rm 154

Come learn about the Japanese Shibori dyeing process and dye your own tote bag using different folding techniques! Supplies, including tote bags, will be provided.

Sarah Nagle & Stefanie Hilles

Miami University, King Library

Engaging Empathy with Zines and Mini-Comics

1:50 - Rm 154
Investigate Visual Thinking Strategies as a means to engage student empathy by creating their own fanzine from the perspective of the character(s) with stigmatized medical issues. 

Making (Art) History: Creative Exercises for Student Engagement

2:30 - Rm 154
Explore connections between art history and maker-centered learning and leave with actionable ideas for in-class activities that encourage students to get hands-on with important moments in the history of art. 

Isa Obradovich, Reilly Powers & Stephanie Danker

Miami University Art Education

Classroom to Conference: Becoming Involved in Professional Opportunities

2:30 - Rm 148
NAEA is the leading organization for art educators, providing myriad opportunities for professional development and networking. Reilly Powers, Isa Obradovich, and Dr. Stephanie Danker will discuss ways to get involved. 

Katrina Shafor

University of Cincinnati

Approaching Teaching with Care

1:50 - Rm 103
In Approaching Teaching with Care, Katrina Shafor will guide you through methods of empowerment and uplifting students with considerations of classroom environments, language use, and work/life balance. 

Perry Tatlow

Little Miami Middle School

Artist Trading Card Workshop: Fun for All Ages!

3:10 - Rm 136
Create small, original artworks with this fun and engaging project to represent your style as an artist, then learn how to use this process in the classroom. 

Keira Warren, Rachelle Swan, & Griffin Wayne

Miami University

Preservice Pecha-Kuchas: Fostering New Connections to Worlds of Art and Learning

2:30 - Rm 136

This session will feature three short pecha-kucha style presentations by preservice art educators exploring how to foster professional connections to the art world, incorporating contemporary art practices in one’s curriculum, and experimenting with digital media to intersect photography and abstraction. 

Featured presentations include:

Artful Engagement: Unleashing Your Creative - Keira Warren

The Power of Contemporary Art in Curriculum - Rachelle Swan

Photo Editing: Make Abstract Art from Anything - Griffin Wayne

Karan Witham-Walsh

William Mason High School

How Personalized Learning Deepens Student Growth

10:10 - Rm 148

Karan will show how students can personalize their own learning to enrich their classroom experiences.  Sharing ways to foster personalized learning, while guiding students to meet the learning standards.  Karan is the creator of KaransPotsandGlass on YouTube, making clay related content for a large variety of ages and abilities.