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CAEA PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR AWARDS

CAEA annually accepts nominations from its membership for active and current CAEA members who have demonstrated
exemplary instruction in their schools and who have made an impact on those around and to our organization. Awards
are made for elementary, middle, secondary, higher education, museum, and administration art education. Furthermore,
CAEA annually selects one of its members to receive the Outstanding Visual Art Educator of the Year Award for the
State of California who is also honored each year at the National Art Education Association national convention. The
deadline for submitting nomination applications is January 1 to your Area President

PROFESSIONAL AWARD WINNERS FOR 2012

STATE AWARDS

Anne Uphoff

ANNE UPHOFF
Outstanding Visual Art Educator of the Year

“Many students at a young age decide that they cannot draw, and cut themselves off from a vital form of communication. Drawing not only improves perception, it also empowers students to view their world from multiple perspectives. My goal is to help students conquer their fear of embarrassment over lack of skills, and instill confidence and boldness to embrace art. Like the vases/faces figure/ground reversal, I believe that once students’ eyes are open to art’s power, they are forever changed.

I utilize a balanced approach to teaching art. While skill and technique must be emphasized, students also need to study nature and the environment as well as exemplary art works. Quality art cannot exist with only one of these factors. Additionally, presenting problems to solve in an art class fosters an inquiry-based learning environment --one that utilizes practical elements of art and design, and stimulates imagination. If students can apply the fundamental techniques of drawing, painting and sculpture while creating a personal piece of art, learning will be more meaningful and worthwhile.

As students experience the process of creating art, they aren’t simply drawing for art’s sake; they utilize an array of skills that have relevant, real-life applications: demonstrating critical thinking abilities; developing a keen awareness of diverse cultures; understanding how to verbally evaluate a particular piece of art; knowing the historical and cultural contexts behind an artist and the art; and making original, personal connections to society. As students repeat these experiences, they will not only strengthen their skills and techniques, they will also gain a new appreciation of art.

With direction, practice, and the inspiration from our cultures, I hope that students will realize that they do not need to deny themselves access to visual communication to express their ideas.”

Outstanding Visual Art Educators


Rita Torres Secondary Level	Mary Ann Davis Middle Level	Kristen Vanderlip-Taylor Elementary Level	Ken Sakatani Higher Education	Chris Monroe Administration/ Supervison	Phyllis Scott Johnson Active Retired


Bruce Groff Special Needs	Courtney Radcliff Rookie of the Year

AREA AWARDS


Pam Avery Ruth Jansen Northern Area	E'Lyssa Zuer Award of Merit Southern Area	Michelle Bilik Award of Merit Central Area	Linda Brown Award of Merit Central Area	Terry Murray Award of Merit Central Area


Dr. Cris Guenter Douc Langur Northern Area	Vicki Smart Douc Langur Central Area	Maribeth McFaul Douc Langur Southern Area

CAEA AWARDS PROGRAM

The CAEA Awards Program is open to all CAEA members and features both State and Area awards. The same form can be used for various awards nominations. Send completed forms to your Area Presidents by January 1. CAEA Awards Criteria CAEA Professional Awards Nomination form To fill out the form digitally, use this Word version. CAEA Awards Nomination Form (Free Acrobat Reader is required for viewing and printing pdf documents.)

Ruth Jansen Award

Every year CAEA gives out one to three Ruth Jansen Awards who receive a cash award. The funding for this award is provided by a special memorial trust fund established in memory of Ruth Jansen by her family, friends, and the community. We are grateful for the support and recognition this has provided for professional educators since 1983. There is also a special award given to one senior high school YAM winner from each Area.
Who was Ruth Jansen? Read about this tremendous supporter of arts education: Ruth Jansen

For additional information or questions, contact Sally Paul, CAEA Professional Awards Chair

NAEA AWARDS PROGRAM

The NAEA Awards program is open to all NAEA members. Growing in scope since its inception, the program features awards ranging from the state, to regional and national levels, and continues to add new awards. The 2013 NAEA Awards Program Booklet contains details and nomination materials for over 100 awards. If you wish to nominate an NAEA member, download the Award Forms . Additional information can also be found at www.arteducators.org/awards. The deadline for submitting nominations for most awards is October 1 of each year.

Have a question about NAEA awards? E-mail awards@arteducators.org