It is with great pride that we announce the 2021 MAEA Art Educators of the Year. If you would like to honor a colleague please consider nominating them before the deadline May 15, 2021! Learn more.
MAEA Lifetime Achievement Award –
Eva Kearney, Winthrop Public Schools
Massachusetts Art Educator of the Year –
Ann Villarreal, Worcester Public Schools
Higher Education Preservice Art Educator of the Year –
Ivy Mayer, Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Early Childhood Art Educator of the Year –
Bridget O’Leary, Dedham Public Schools
Elementary Art Educator of the Year –
Catie Nasser, Middleton Public Schools
Middle Level Art Educator of the Year –
Louis Martinez, North Brookfield Public Schools
Secondary Art Educator of the Year –
Kristyn Shea, Easton Public Schools
Special Needs Art Educator of the Year –
Christopher Hall, Boston Public Schools
Retired Art Educator of the Year –
Marie Meegan, Salem Public Schools
Higher Education Art Educator of the Year –
Pamela Bower-Basso, Tufts University/School of the Museum of Fine Arts
Exceptional New Art Educator of the Year –
Chesley Chapman, Falmouth Public Schools
Rising Star Secondary Student Award –
Hannah MacLean, Franklin High School
Distinguished Service Within the Profession –
Brenna Johnson, Franklin High School
Distinguished Service Outside the Profession –
Mary Keefe, Massachusetts House of Representatives
