

Check out the FLEX Curriculum Student Art Showcase
Discover how art teachers across the nation are utilizing the FLEX Curriculum in their art rooms!
Want to know more about FLEX? Connect with us at the booth to discuss your visual art team’s needs and solutions for your district!

Featured Swag at NAEA:
Career Cards

Inspired by career profiles in FLEX Curriculum, these cards serve as a valuable tool for introducing a diverse range of careers in visual arts. They facilitate connections with the local community and seamlessly integrate literacy skills into your art curriculum through reading and writing activities. Swing by our booth to grab a set of these cards along with other exciting swag!
Waive Your Master’s Program Application Fee

Considering a graduate degree to advance your career? Meet with an admissions counselor at NAEA to learn about pathways, accreditation, and more. Take the next step in your journey as an artist and educator—with no application fee!
Request a waiver by April 5:
- Fill out the fee waiver request.
- Schedule a virtual or in-person meeting with an admissions counselor to take place before or during NAEA. (You don’t have to attend NAEA24 to take advantage of this offer.)
- Meet with them for answers to any questions you have about the application process and degree programs.
Featured AOEU Presentations at NAEA 2024

Shifting Perspectives: from Professional Development to Personal Empowerment through Lifelong Learning in Art Education
Erin Saladino • Subject Matter Expert
Thursday, April 4 | 11:30 AM | Center Meeting Room 208D/Level 2

Re-Connecting with Your Joy for Teaching
Alyson Pouls • Associate Professor & Academic Advisor
Thursday, April 4 | 3:30 PM | Center Meeting Room 208D/Level 2

Enhancing Learning Through Neuroeducation: Exploring Benefits of Sketchnotes & Visual Journaling in the Art Room
Jennifer Ferriday • Chair of Curriculum Development
Presenting with Gabe Nemiroff
Friday, April 5 | 8:00 AM | Center/Meeting Room 200H/Level 2

Expanding Visual Literacy Strategies: Bridging Art and Other Content Areas
Chelsea Fleming • K-12 Professional Development & Curriculum Specialist
Friday, April 5 | 3:30 PM | Center/Meeting Room 201AB/Level 2

Formative Assessment in the Elementary Art Room
Betsy Komarchuk • Enrollment Specialist
Saturday, April 6 | 8:30 AM | Center/Meeting Room M100H/Mezzanine Level

Creative Solutions: Transforming Surplus Paper into Sculptural Masterpieces
Erin Saladino • Subject Matter Expert
Saturday, April 6 | 11:30 AM | Center/Meeting Room M101C/Mezzanine Level

Arts Integration for Engaged Students
Alyson Pouls • Associate Professor & Academic Advisor
Saturday, April 6 | 12:30 PM | Center/Meeting Room 200D/Level 2

Planning a Sequential Elementary Curriculum
Betsy Komarchuk • Enrollment Specialist
Saturday, April 6 | 1:30 PM | Center/Meeting Room 200A/Level 2

Practical Strategies for Encouraging Confidence and Stick-With-It-Ness
Chelsea Fleming • K-12 Professional Development & Curriculum Specialist
Saturday, April 6 | 2:30 PM | Center/Meeting Room 101I/Level 1
Alumni & Student Presentation Spotlight
Check out the following presentations by AOEU Alumni & Graduate Students!
Gayle Trueblood – Secondary Smash Hits: Shared Successes of Effective Practices and Student Engagement
Thursday, April 4 | 1:30 PM | Center/Meeting Room 205AB/Level 2
Gayle Trueblood – Bigger than Hip Hop: Bringing “New School” to “Old School” Pottery
Thursday, April 4 | 2:30 PM | Center/Meeting Room 101B/Level 1
Yvonne Lopez Taylor – Nuestras Historias: Our Stories and Art Through Children’s Literature
Thursday, April 4 | 5:00 PM | Center/Meeting Room 211A/Level 2
Martha Ann Kumtz – AP Art History: Strategies for Taming the Beast and Keeping it Relevant
Friday, April 5 | 11:30 AM | Center/Meeting Room 200H/Level 2
Yvonne Lopez Taylor – A Seat At the Table
Friday, April 5 | 3:30 PM | Center/Meeting Room 200E/Level 2