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Regional Director
Kimberly Waters-Burghy
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About Central Region
Welcome to Central Ohio Art Education Association (COAEA)! We are currently over 181 members strong and growing.

If you are working in the visual arts… whether teaching in a K-12 environment or at the college level, studying to become a future educator, or working in one of the region’s countless museums or galleries…than you have a home with Central OAEA!


If you are not a member, but would like the take part in the benefits and networking that OAEA provides, please contact the Regional Director for details on how to become a member.


As Central OAEA, we strive to provide opportunities for networking and professional growth, as well as resources for art educators to ensure that every student in Central Ohio receives a high quality arts education. Join us for museum tours, lesson plan swaps, hands-on workshops, exhibitions, and so much more.

Central Board Members

Regional Director
Kimberly Waters-Burghy 
[email protected]


Regional Director Elect
Victoria Bannerman [email protected]


PR/Advocacy Chair
​Michelle Lerner
[email protected]

Secretary
Elizabeth Kengenter-Bash
[email protected]

Newsletter Editor

Katie Stahley           
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[email protected]

​Membership Chair                               Open
Student Rep
Open

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YAM/YPAE
Open

Regional Exhibit Chair
Sandra Badger
[email protected]

Workshop Chair

Elizabeth Kengenter-Bash
[email protected]


Awards Chair
Kate Kastella
[email protected]


Technology Chair
Open

OAEA Region Map
Counties Covered in Central​
  • Delaware
  • Fayette
  • Franklin
  • Licking
  • Madison
  • Pickaway
  • ​Union
Central OAEA at the Columbus Arts Festival
Central OAEA members have been working with families at the Columbus Arts Festival the past several summers in an effort to engage with the local community about the importance of a quality arts education…and have fun!
 Lesson Plan Sharing
Check out this awesome Nuts & Bolts lesson resource with multiple lesson plans. 
Nuts & Bolts

Check out our calendar for statewide and regional OAEA events!

  • Home
  • About OAEA
    • Membership
    • Professional Development >
      • Summer Symposium
      • Annual Conference >
        • 2025 Conference
        • Conference Marketing
      • Writing Professional Development Goals
      • Earning PDUs
      • Ohio's Four-Tiered Licensure Structure
      • Earning Graduate Credit for Leadership
      • Ohio Arts Council
    • Organizational Resources >
      • OAEA Financial Statements
      • Minutes
    • President's Page
    • OAEA Calendar
    • Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
    • OAEA Digital Directory
    • Regions >
      • Central
      • North Central
      • Northeast
      • Northwest
      • Southeast
      • Southwest
      • East
      • West
    • Divisions >
      • Elementary
      • Middle School
      • Secondary
      • Higher Ed
      • Emeritus
      • Museum
      • PreService
    • PR & Advocacy >
      • Advocacy Toolkit
      • State Legislation
      • Teacher Evaluations
      • Information about NAEA
    • Awards >
      • OAEA Award Winners
      • Nominations & Submissions Timeline
      • Art Educator of the Year Criteria
      • Art Educator of the Year
    • Distinguished Fellows >
      • Fellow Connections
      • Robart Memorial Fund
    • Special Interest Groups >
      • TAB/ Choice Interest Group Blog
      • ASE Ohio
    • Communications >
      • Ohio ARTline >
        • ARTline Archives
  • Exhibitions
    • Youth Art Month
    • YAM Flag & Graphic Design
    • Emerging Artists High School Show
    • Jerry Tollifson Art Criticism Open
    • Annual Statehouse Exhibit
    • Ohio House of Representatives Show
    • Governor's Youth Art Exhibition
  • Join OAEA
    • Member Benefits
    • Update Membership Profile
    • Circa Society and Awards
    • Affiliate Membership
    • Lifetime Membership
  • Foundation
    • Classroom Incentive Grant
    • Teacher Enrichment Grant
    • Research Grant Program
    • Scholarships
  • Contact Us
  • OAEA Marketing
    • OAEA Marketing Information
  • Regions