Attending the NAEA convention impacted my teaching knowledge/abilities in that it gave me ideas for art lessons and inspired me to create art. In this way, it positively affected my art education knowledge. I learned about the process of art and people, leadership, using surroundings as a means of being creative and inspired, using visual narratives, and human relationships with objects.

The convention definitely increased my confidence in and passion for teaching. This semester has been a very stressful time, but both the NAEA convention and practicum have been fantastic reminders for me as to why I want to be an art teacher. It was great listening to passionate art educators talk and made me look forward to truly being a part of the art education community.

This increased my desire and commitment to be an art teacher. Learning from current art teachers was beneficial and made me excited to join them in being an art educator.

The NAEA convention improved my mood, happiness, and well-being. It was rejuvenating to hear passionate people express and explain different aspects of art education in a way that I could learn from, especially knowing that I wasn’t going to be tested on it.

I was able to watch the NAEA convention in the library with Lauren, Elsbeth, and Mekenzie, so it was very nice being able to be in the same room and talk in a somewhat more normal way despite Covid. We also got to hear from other art ed professionals, even though it was virtually. Despite the virtual aspect, it still felt like a somewhat connecting experience.