Art Educators of New Jersey

Art Educators of New Jersey held its annual conference October 2, 3, 4 and I was a presenter this year. More than 1,100 art teachers for grades K-12 are part of this organization statewide. The conference is a wonderful event for us to get together and share lessons, ideas, and receive updated information in the field. My presentations were entitled Collaborative Projects in HS and Project Based Learning for HS Graphic Design Students. I spoke about my art students working with academic students at their high schools to complete design as part of collaborative projects. I also spoke about my students partnering with local Rotary clubs as part of Bridging the Gap. Students write marketing plans with the help of mentors and then participate in a job fair competing for paid freelance work. Today I was on the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce internet radio station talking about the program as well.