division of academic services

DATA

• The Duval Art Teachers Association Principal of the Year
  Since 2002, the Duval Art Teachers Association has recognized an outstanding principal who has shown great support for arts education in our schools. This year, the Association has named LaShawn Streater, principal of Seabreeze Elementary, as its Principal of the Year. Ms. Streater was nominated by art teacher Emily Cheek.

In a statement regarding her philosophy on art education, Ms. Streaters says:

My philosophy of art education directly correlates to my overall philosophy of education. I sincerely believe that learning is an active process where students construct new ideas based on their current or past knowledge. as a result, teachers should encourage students to discover principles on their own while serving as a guide throughout the process. Art education gives our students a voice. I would like for my students to view art resource as more than the time to draw or paint. My goal is for them to embrace art as their opportunity to respond to the world in their own creative way. Their creations should be viewed as works of art that are uniquely their own that would not exist had they not imagined them.

• Principal of the Year Award Forms

• Leslie Beddard Scholarship
  Application Packet
  Activity Review Form

DATA acts as a forum for which teachers may bring issues of concern to the front lines. These issues are further addressed at the administrative level in our school system as well as at the state level through the Florida fine arts Association (FAEA).

Many members of DATA are practicing artists. The organization sponsors two shows per year: The Fall Thematic Show and the Spring Art Show, which is a juried exhibit.

For more information about the Duval Art Teachers' Association or art programs in Duval county, contact:

Jack Matthews, District Art at 390-2677, Duval County School Board Building 3001