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President
President
Lauren McCleary
Lauren McCleary
Vacant
President Elect
Vacant
President Elect
Professional Learning Chair
Sabrina Valdivia
Professional Learning Chair
Sabrina Valdivia
Communications Chair
Kaylee Hersch
Communications Chair
Kaylee Hersch
Finance Chair
Laura Lockwood
Finance Chair
Laura Lockwood
Past President
Melissa Stephenson
Past President
Melissa Stephenson
Finance Chair Elect
Eric Ballestero
Finance Chair Elect
Eric Ballestero
Professional Learning Chair Elect
Angela Batchelor
Professional Learning Chair Elect
Angela Batchelor
Communications Chair Elect
Elizabeth Covarrubias
Communications Chair Elect
Elizabeth Covarrubias
2026 Executive Board Nominees (1).pdfRecommended Slate of Nominees
for 2027-2030 Executive Board
Recommended Slate of Nominees
for 2027-2030 Executive Board
Per the Idaho Art Education Association's Bylaws, the recommended slate of nominees must be introduced to the membership via email and website 30 days prior to the annual business meeting which takes place at the fall conference.
Approval of the 2027-2030 slate of nominees will be requested by members in attendance at the IAEA fall conference on October 16-17, 2026.
Considering a leadership role in the IAEA?
Please contact president.iaea@gmail.com for more information.
HELP SHAPE IAEA & SUPPORT VISUAL ART IN IDAHO
HELP SHAPE IAEA & SUPPORT VISUAL ART IN IDAHO
IAEA is accepting nominations for open positions. If you are interested in learning more or would like to be considered for a position, please complete the form below. Approval of the recommended slate of nominees is held in October of each year.
President Elect
The President Elect trains with the current President for a year before assuming the primary leadership role of IAEA. During this time, the President Elect helps to organize the Teacher of the Year awards, Art Room Grants, and assists with PD programs and credits.
Nominations will open in 2026. Term runs from 2027 - 2030.
Communications Chair Elect
The Communications Chair creates agendas and records the minutes of the official business of the Executive Board. This position regularly communicates with the membership about activities, events, and opportunities through emails, newsletters, and web/social media posts.
Nominations will open in 2027. Term runs from 2028 - 2030.
Finance Chair Elect
The Finance Chair tracks and reports on the financial activates of IAEA. With the President, the Finance Chair creates budgets, tracks income and expenses, processes payments, and provides financial information for grant reports and taxes.
Nominations will open in 2028. Term runs from 2029 - 2031.
Professional Learning Chair Elect
The Professional Learning Chair organizes and facilitates IAEA's professional development activities, including the annual fall conference, workshops, book study, and master classes. The Professional Learning Chair works with the Conference Site Host and the Regional Reps.
Nominations will open in 2027. Term runs from 2028- 2030.
regional reps
Help the board stay connected with the people and activities in your region! Attend monthly meetings, help with conference planning, nominations for awards and positions, and contribute to the newsletter. Regional Reps serve a 2 year term that begins in January.regional reps
REGIONAL REP NORTH/CENTRAL
(Regions I & II)
Jeanne Happy
Genesee K-12, Genesee, Idaho
Term runs from 2026 - 2028.
REGIONAL REP
TREASURE VALLEY
(Region III)
Kristen Loper
Skyview High School
Nampa, Idaho
Term runs from 2026 - 2028.
REGIONAL REP
MAGIC VALLEY/SE
(Region IV)
Alex Hartwig
Robert Stuart MS
Twin Falls, Idaho
Term runs from 2026 - 2028.
REGIONAL REP
EASTERN
(Regions V & VI)
Michael Feik
Rigby HS
Rigby, Idaho
Term runs from 2026 - 2028.
NEW TO THE PROFESSION
(All Regions)
Kayla Hanson
Nampa High School, Nampa, Idaho
Term runs from 2026 - 2028.
Interested in joining the IAEA Executive Board?
Complete the interest form below and a member of our team will be in touch soon!
ABOUT US
ABOUT US
The Idaho Art Education Association (IAEA) was established in 1961. IAEA is a 501(c)(3) organization governed by a volunteer board that provides professional development opportunities and support for art educators throughout the state. Our mission is to promote high-quality visual art education through professional development, leadership, and community support.
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