Original Webinar Date: November 3, 2021
MAEA Watch Party Date: November 10, 2021
Webinar Presenting Team: Patrick Reynolds, Rebecca A. Stone-Danahy, Jim Meyers, and Leah Maltbie
Watch Party Hosts: Helen Downey and Patty Klibansky
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A member of MAEA Board of Directors since 2007, Helen currently serves as it’s treasurer and is active on many of its committees. In particular, Helen has been involved with the Youth Art Month (YAM) Committee serving many years as it’s chair; spearheading the formation of the MAEA statewide YAM Exhibit; and working to find and connect various regional YAM exhibits under one umbrella.
During her 36 years in the Marlborough public schools, in addition to teaching, primarily at the middle level, Helen served as the K-12 Visual Art Coordinator for a few years and was instrumental in the development and promotion of the department’s Permanent Art Collection of student work.
Since retiring in 2012, in addition to staying active on the MAEA board, Helen has taught classes part time at various locations including the Worcester Art Museum. She also has worked for various colleges and universities as a Program Supervisor for teacher candidates in art ed.
Helen received a BA in Art from Framingham State in 1975 as a member of FSC’s first graduating class of visual art majors. Her M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction/Integrating the Arts is from Lesley College.
Helen strongly believes visual art is an essential component of every student’s education and that exhibiting student work builds self esteem. while helping to promote the importance of art education.
Curriculum Director of Art, Theater, and Dance, Lynn Schools District
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Patty serves as the Division Director of Supervision/ Administration for the
MAEA. She is thrilled to be a part of this essential work for Massachusetts
arts educators. Patty has been teaching visual art since 2001 and has 16
years of secondary art education teaching experience and 6+ years as an
Arts Supervisor in Lynn, Massachusetts public schools.
Currently as the Curriculum Director of Art, Theater, and Dance in the
Lynn Schools District, Patty advocates for equity through access to arts
course-taking for all students. Additionally, she facilitates graduate courses
in the MA AE online graduate program at Boston University. Patty bridges
research into practice, and works as an artist in her studio at the LynnArts
on 100 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA.
The MAEA Watch Party Discussion Series are ten companion discussions facilitated by MAEA leaders, members, and selected guests who bring their unique experiences to each month's topic. Watching the NAEA webinars is not a prerequisite, however doing so will enhance attendees' general knowledge of the topic. For the 2021 - 2022 Watch Party series, MAEA facilitators will engage participants in open conversation, share helpful resources, and promote a supportive space for all to join in. These discussions will relate back to the theme of the NAEA webinars, but will include stand alone content so that they are not exactly the same.
Please note that registration for the MAEA Watch Party Discussion Series does not include automatic registration for the NAEA webinars. The NAEA webinars are a separate offering through the National Art Education Association. NAEA members may register for these webinars at no cost, but there is a fee for non-members. Visit NAEA Online Learning: Upcoming Opportunities for more information about the NAEA webinars.