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contact

DIVISION CHAIR 
Amber Hester
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message from the division chair

 
​Hello art educators.  I am thrilled to serve as the Supervision and Administration Division Leader for the  Virginia Art Education Association. As a seasoned educator with 30 years of experience in multiple teaching environments, and currently serving as the Visual Fine Art Coordinator for Virginia Beach City Public Schools, I am honored to lead and inspire fellow art educators.
My academic background, includes a B.F.A from Virginia Commonwealth University, Master's degree from Kutztown University, and Ed.S. from Virginia Tech, along with my current pursuit of a doctorate through Indiana University. This academic journey has equipped me with the knowledge and skills necessary to make a difference through this role. I firmly believe that equal access to quality professional development, learning activities and strategies are essential for art teachers to create engaging and meaningful learning experiences for their students. As such, I am committed to providing Virginia Art Educators with the necessary resources to build their knowledge and capacity as art educators. With our great team of VAEA leaders, I am confident that Virginia Art Educators will continue to thrive and set new standards in the field of art education.

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RESOURCES

VAEA Newsletter
Please remember to submit student art to [email protected]
or submit via the googleform 

NAEA Higher Education Division
https://www.arteducators.org/community/divisions-and-regions/ ​