Ms. Treya Cooper-Martin Winslow Township Elementary School #2 Art Is A Line Around Your Thoughts.--Gustav Klimt Mrs. Martin is an educator that has dedicated her career to embracing artistic abilities and achievements in children. Mrs. Martin is a gifted artist that humbly, and positively impacts the students and community of School #2. Mrs. Martin is [...]
One year ago, our organization was beginning to celebrate Youth Art Month at the State and County levels. For many of us, the last big event we attended was the State YAM celebration at the State House. The past 12 months have challenged each of us in unprecedented ways thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. [...]
Meet ANGEI KARAKOGLOU Mrs. K is an Elementary teacher at Central School in East Brunswick. She enthusiastically advocates for her students and people of all ages through the vehicle of her creative art lessons. Mrs. K encourages and empowers her students to be courageous global participants. Check out this video “Art in the Right” based [...]
JANUARY 2021 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Matthew McCarthy is a High School art educator in the East Brunswick Public School District being recognized for his Creative Classroom Solutions and Lessons That Inspire. He is a collaborative colleague always ready to share and brainstorm problem solving solutions. During the pandemic Matthew openly shared how he tackled student critiques through remote [...]
Scott Samuels is an art educator in the West Windsor - Plainsboro School District. Scott previously served on the AENJ Advisory Council. He is recognized for his personal artistic practice. In his own words: I have always been a collector. I frequent estate sales and flea markets searching for anything old, unique, beautiful, or useful. [...]
Evan Thomas is an art educator at Blair Academy. Evan is recognized for his role as a leader in the field of art education. He is currently serving as Chair of the NAEA Independent School Art Education Interest Group. A teacher of fine art at Philadelphia-area independent schools from 2009 to 2015, Evan Thomas joined [...]
In October we honor our annual award recipients! Elementary Division Award: Tenley Marshall Escoffery Middle Division Award: Whitney Ehnert Secondary Division Award: Karen Kiick National Art Honor Society Sponsor Award: Lisa Encke John J. Pappas Recognition Award: Addison Pfeiffer Anthony A. Guadadiello Service Award: Susan Catrone Professional Artist Award: Ricky Boscarino Distinguished Achievement Award: Barbara Benton [...]
Niki Lynn Williams teaches at Mastery Schools of Camden: Cramer Hill Elementary Niki is a mastermind when it comes to routines and procedures in the Art Classroom. She is always looking for ways to make content more accessible for her students and becoming more mindful of the social and emotional needs of her students. Niki [...]
Bethany Franz teaches at Bunker Hill Middle School. She was nominated by her supervisor, Gregory B Muscelli. "Mrs. Franz's love for art education is second to none. She is always looking for ways to connect with her kids and grow art education not just in her classes, but in our school. Mrs. Franz has created [...]
March Member Spotlight - Dr. Debbie Greh This month we honor Dr. Debbie Greh. Debbie's kindness, calm, objectivity, generosity, and laughter will be greatly missed. She has been a supporter, advocate, and conduit for the creative arts for many years. Debbie's name is synonymous with the good work of AENJ, having been actively involved with AENJ [...]