Divisions are made up of job-alike groups of members as determined by the Executive Board and approved by the Leadership Assembly. OAEA currently has eight divisions representing the art education field:
  • Elementary - for art teachers of grades PK - 6
  • Middle - for art teachers of grades 5-8
  • Secondary - for art teachers grades 9-12
  • Higher Education - for college-level faculty, professors and adjunct, training art education undergraduate and graduate students
  • Museum - for art educators working at museums
  • Pre-service (formerly “student”) - for undergraduate or graduate students not yet provisionally licensed to teach art
  • ​Emeritus (formerly “Retired”) - for members who have retired from any of the above service as art educators
Why OAEA?
"I got thrown into a grade level I was not happy or prepared to teach. I needed professional support! Truthfully it was an act of desperation!" 
                                                   -Tracy Mathys

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Division Function

The primary function of the Divisions Committee is to be aware of and represent the unique needs and conditions within the Divisions in a statewide frame. Leaders of each Division represent the voice and perspective of members in that division. The Division Chairs review and evaluate the annual Divisional Awards; review and select Conference workshop proposals; and provide leadership for each division.
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Division Leadership

  • Each Division elects a Chairperson during the annual Division meeting held at the OAEA Professional Development Conference.
  • The Chairperson of each Division shall serve as a member of the State Professional Standards Committee and attend the quarterly Leadership Assembly meetings in Columbus for a two-year term.
  • No Divisional Chairperson may serve for more than two consecutive terms.
  • Election cycle – Chairs of the following OAEA Divisions serve for two years with terms beginning in January of an even number year (elected in odd year): Elementary; Higher Education; and Emeritus. Alternately, chairs that begin their terms in January of an odd year (elected the even year) are: Middle; Secondary; Museum and Pre-service.
  • All chairs must spend at least 51% of their work time in their representative division.
  • In the event of a vacancy during a particular term, members within the division may be appointed to fulfill the vacant term.

The Professional Standards Committee is chaired by the
​OAEA VP of Divisions.

Jane Taylor
divisionsvp@ohioarted.com
It is my pleasure to be serving as the VP of Divisions. I am working with a group of enthusiastic OAEA leaders to promote and advocate for art education around the state. We are passionate about serving the needs of our members, their students and their colleagues. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me with your needs, concerns, or ideas. Your Divisions Team is ready to help you. ​