tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4497814921450541701.post268884686306624452..comments2024-01-30T00:22:34.482-08:00Comments on Mrs. Art Teacher!: To Seattle and back againMrs. Art Teacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04871081850970695684noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4497814921450541701.post-39918547508810047572011-03-24T20:11:00.538-07:002011-03-24T20:11:00.538-07:00Becca is right! Pack an extra suitcase inside your...Becca is right! Pack an extra suitcase inside your suitcase and make sure you fly southwest so you don't have to pay for those bags! I flew and checked my bags with my free paint in them. I did have a tag inside the bag saying that it was inspected when I got home, and only one bottle leaked a little. :)Rachel Mottahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02224542822230365698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4497814921450541701.post-12989887053198844772011-03-24T20:06:48.133-07:002011-03-24T20:06:48.133-07:00I went this year, and the past two. NAEA is absolu...I went this year, and the past two. NAEA is absolutely the most incredible professional development an art teacher! Definitely look over your book ahead of time! Also check out the tours, hands on workshops offered. Sometimes those are the most useful. I went to one a couple of years ago when someone recommended the presenter, and it was the BEST session ever! It was adaptive tools for special needs. Also make friends with those who are conference regulars, and make it appoint to find roommates to share the cost of the hotel. Maybe someone else in your district would go with you. AND even better professional development, submit a paper to be a presenter. We present to our students everyday! Get after it girl!Rachel Mottahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02224542822230365698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4497814921450541701.post-51849602674384962862011-03-24T20:04:25.471-07:002011-03-24T20:04:25.471-07:00I loved the NAEA conference in New Orleans back in...I loved the NAEA conference in New Orleans back in 08. I went with my group of Art Educations students from my college. We shared rooms (cheeper) and ate out and had a great time. We also split up and divided and conquered. I learned from other teachers to go see the venders when they are taking down the booths and I got a TON of free stuff. In fact, I thought ahead and packed a large duffel bag and folded it inside of my rolling suitcase. So I flew back with 2 bags! HAHAHA And I loved the products that I got to try out and keep the end result. I would love to try to go to New York... But alas... we will see. GLad you had a good time.Becca Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08899580461263490154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4497814921450541701.post-67367404696013627482011-03-23T21:02:53.200-07:002011-03-23T21:02:53.200-07:001 more thought - the idea of hanging with other te...1 more thought - the idea of hanging with other teachers from your district is great, IF you are from a district that actually HAS other art teachers. I have always been alone at my state conference, and the best thing ever was teaching a workshop. The people who attended my 1st workshop "adopted" me, invited me to join them at dinner etc, and we've hung out together every year since then. Makes me feel included!!Phylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00482775924810462890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4497814921450541701.post-71313666699418349992011-03-23T20:59:27.497-07:002011-03-23T20:59:27.497-07:00I've never been, though I always attend my sta...I've never been, though I always attend my state conference. With it in NY next year, I'd love to go, but I doubt my district would approve it because I'll be retiring in June 2012. And even though NYC is just a few hours away, (an hour's drive plus a 2-1/2 hour train ride), you can bet the hotel will be uber-expensive. I've been to conventions in NYC (union conferences) and could never have attended if the union didn't pay the hotel. But I love an excursion to NYC, know my way around, love it love it love it (though wouldn't want to live there and would NEVER drive a car there - just CRAZY), was actually born in the Bronx. <br /><br />Anyhow, your advice for convention goers is all excellent, even for the state conferences. I have a friend who taught a workshop in Seattle, but I'm sure with the zillions offered you probably didn't cross her path.Phylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00482775924810462890noreply@blogger.com