Student Chapter
Contact Information
Melissa Schaefer-President-Elect
Mschaefer.naea@gmail.com
Amanda Batson-President
Abatson.naea@gmail.com
Kristie Nixon-Past-President
Knixon.naea@gmail.com
Amy Pfeiler-Wunder-Advisor
wunder@kutztown.edu
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Students and the
NAEA Convention!
SC Conference Schedule: Thursday, March 1st
9am-9:50am Tomorrow’s Teachers: An Open-Dialogue Panel Facilitated
by Teachers College Art and Art Education Students: Engage in an exciting
open-dialogue panel moderated by students from Teachers College. How do the art
educators of tomorrow make meaning of the multifaceted nature of the arts?
TOP TEN REASONS TO ATTEND THE
NATIONAL CONVENTION
10. Opportunities for networking with art educators from
all around our nation!
9. Learn about awesome leadership opportunities
Nishan Patel, Rabeya Jalil, Erika Perar
Hilton Nassau Suite A 2nd Floor
11am-11:50am Leadership, Mentoring, and Advocacy for the NAEA
Student Chapter: Discusses the helpful ideas and possibilities of developing and
reviving NAEA Student chapter at a university campus.
Maria Lim, EunJung Chang, Ryan Shin
Hilton Nassau Suite A 2nd Floor
8. Grow professionally
12pm-12:50pm Strategies for Applying for and Securing an Art Teaching
Position: I will share 20 years of expertise of hiring art educators! Participants
7. Visit new museums with great NAEA discounts and
will gain first-hand knowledge from someone who can share actual experiences in
securing an art teaching position.
attend the Museum Preconference!
6. Choose from over 1,000 informative conference sessions
Lisbeth Bucci
Hilton Nassau Suite A 2nd Floor
to attend!
1pm-1:50pm Student Meet Greet: Welcome to the Big Apple! Come and mingle
5. An opportunity to explore a new city!
Amanda Batson, Melissa Schaefer, Kristie Nixon
with your NAEA Student Chapter team and students. Learn what opportunities are
available to you at the conference and through your membership.
4. Huge exhibit hall= Free Art Goodies!! Great discounts too!
Hilton Mercury Ballroom 3rd Floor
3. The chance to make new lifelong friends that share your
2pm-2:50pm Cultivating Artistic Abilities in People with Disabilities:
Designing Art Curriculum for Special Needs Population: Utilizing
constructivist theory and authentic learning strategies, this presentation will
highlight how to design curriculum for people with disabilities infusing art
history, art criticism, studio skills, and evaluation techniques.
Taylor Browning, Danielle Schulz
passions
2. Gain access to unique, ticketed hands-on art experiences
1. Student Chapter Activities
Hilton Nassau Suite A 2nd Floor
SC Conference Schedule: Friday March 2nd
SC Conference Schedule: Friday March 2nd continued
8-8:25am Museum Eduction: Where Do I begin? Provides preservice
art and museum educators with strategies for making and maintaining
meaningful connections with museum professionals and offers advice for
gaining employment and internships at museums.
Sara Nixon
Hilton Nassau Suite B 2nd Floor
2pm-2:50pm Student-Supervisor Answer and Question Session: Are you
preparing to teach art? Do you want to know more about how to make a
great impression? Come join us for a short presentation on interviewing and
other real world information. Then ask all of your burning questions!
Barbara Laws, Angela Fischer, Sue Castleman, Ralph Caouette
Hilton Nassau Suite B 2nd Floor
11-11:50am Connecting with the Community: Student Chapter
Community Networking: Student members of Kutztown University will
discuss how they built up networks within Kutztown Community through
NAEA events.
Rachele Trzcinski
Hilton Bryant Suite 2nd Floor
5-5:50pm Stories from the Field: A Panel Discussion with Esteemed Art
Educators: Join the conversation on preparing to become a future art
educator, job searches, and professional development. Guests will share
their personal journey in the field and initial involvement in NAEA. Led by
Student Chapter President and Advisor.
John White, Bob Curtis, Christina Bain, Heidi O’Hanley
Hilton Gramercy Suite A 2nd Floor
12-12:50pm Entering the Teaching Profession: Connecting the Student
Chapter and Teaching Experience: Come gain resources and strategies
for students and early professionals while exploring the transition into
the art education field. Presenters will discuss teaching experiences,
networking, working with limited resources, and more.
Melissa Schaefer, Amanda Batson
Hilton Bryant Suite 2nd Floor
1-1:50pm Blending Our Voices: Joint session of RAEA/Student Chapter
for presentation of RAEA Outstanding Student Chapter Award, learning
about the chapter’s activities and discussing RAEA Mentoring Program.
Elizabeth Smith-Cox, Amy Pfeiler-Wunder, Amanda Batson
Hilton Gramercy Suite A 2nd Floor
2-2:50pm Advisor’s Roundtable: Sharing Successes and Planning for
the Future: Join the conversation as advisors, students, and the national
student chapter presidential team discuss events, fundraisers, and service
projects from the past year. Take new ideas to your student chapter
today!
Amy Pfeiler-Wunder, Amanda Batson, Melissa Schaefer, Kristie Nixon
Hilton Bryant Suite 2nd Floor
Hilton Nassau Suite A 2nd Floor
7pm-8:50pm Student Chapter Roundtables: Come join fellow students as
they share their graduate research, teaching experiences, lesson
demonstrations, and more! Each roundtable presentation is 20 minutes long
so there is sure to be something for everyone.
Kristie Nixon
Hilton Mercury Ballroom 3rd Floor
Check out the Vendor Exhibit
Hall today from…
10am-3pm
SC Conference Schedule: Saturday March 3rd
10-10:50am Strategies for an NAEA Student Chapter that engages with
Community, Schools, and Other Student Chapters: MICA’s Student
Chapter has grown into a group that engages with community and offers
professional development for art education students. See how you can do
the same at your school!
Shyla Rao
Hilton New York Suite 4th Floor
12-12:50pm Is it Possible to have an active NAEA Student Chapter
without over-obligating the member?: Explores how a group of fully
engaged students in NAEA Student Chapter have events that encourage
community-building, networking, and professional development while still
maintaining academic success.
Hannah Cohen
Sheraton Liberty 3 3rd Floor
4-4:50pm The Annual Retired Art Educator Affiliate Awards: Join us to
celebrate and honor the 2012 Outstanding Student Chapter, the
State/Province Outstanding Art Educators, and the 2012 National Retired
Art Educator. The National Art Educator will give a presentation.
Robert Curtis, Dean Johns
Hilton Nassau Suite B 2nd Floor
7-8:50pm Student Chapter Reception: Saddle Up! Don’t miss out on an
opportunity to round up fellow students for an evening full of celebrations
and giveaways. Come celebrate the accomplishments of student leader and
advisors from around the country and cast your vote for the new Student
Chapter President.
Melissa Schaefer, Kristie Nixon
Hilton Mercury Ballroom 3rd Floor
3 Fabulous Days for you to stop by….
Thursday March 1st: 10am-3pm
Friday March 2nd: 10am-3pm
Saturday March 3rd: 10am-3pm
Keep these helpful tips in mind during your stay.
Transportation
Radio City Music Hall
Central Park
1260 Avenue of the
1.6 miles from Hilton
around town is definitely by subway or bus. You can buy
Americas
Things to see.. The Alice in
MetroCards at any of the following places: on a MetroCard
(212) 247-4777
Wonderland sculpture, many
Subway and Bus: The least expensive means of getting
bus or van, subway station booths, MetroCard vending
Tours daily 11am-3pm
monuments/sculptures, Zoo,
3 blocks west of Hilton
beautiful gardens, bridges, etc.
Empire State Building
9/11 Memorial at World
public transportation often, then the 7-day unlimited
350 5th Avenue #300
MetroCard is suggested.
(212)736-3100
Trade
Pay-Per Ride MetroCard: Cost: $2.50
20 blocks west from Hilton
7-Day Unlimited Pass: Cost: $29
Last elevators go up at 1:15am
Good for unlimited subway and local bus rides until
Times Square Visitor Center
midnight, 7days from day of first use.
(Seventh Avenue between West 46th Street and West 47th
machines, and some local vendors. If you plan on using
1.2 miles
Open daily from 8am-2am
Center
in
lower
Manhattan
NE
corner
of
Albany
and
Greenwich Streets
Must reserve pass before arrival
Times Square 6 blocks west of Hilton
Street)
1560 Broadway, New York, NY 10036
(212) 869-1890
Cabs: If you aren’t quite sure where you are going and
traffic is light, a cab can be quick alternative. Be ready to
pay extra however. If you are walking around town be sure
to always look both ways. Cabs do not stop!
www.timessquarenyc.org
Top Places to visit: Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum,Ripley’s
Believe it or Not!, Hershey’s Times Square, B.B. King’s,
Restaurants in Times Square: 5 Napkin Burger (Burgers),
Carmine’s (Italian), Restaurant Thalia (American), Shake
Shack (Burgers), The Barking Dog(American), Zen Palate
(Vegetarian), Zuni (American)
Whitney Museum
945 Madison Avenue
(212)570-3600
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53 Street
(212)708-9400
Moma.org
Sat,Sun-Mon: 10:30am-5:30pm
Tues: closed
Wed-Thurs 10:30am-5:30pm
(Open until 8:30pm 1st Thurs of
month)
The Museum of Modern Art is a
place that fuels creativity, ignites
minds, and provides inspiration.
With extraordinary exhibitions and
the world's finest collection of
Tues-Sun:11:00am-6:00pm
Thurs & Fri: 11:00am9:00pm
Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 Fifth Avenue
Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street
(212) 535-7710
Metmuseum.org
Mon: closed
Tues-Thurs 9:30am-5:30pm
Fri-Sat 9:30am-9:00pm
Sun: 9:30am-5:30pm
Sat-Sun: 11am-6pm
art, with a special focus on
living artists. The museum’s
signature exhibition, the
Biennial, is the country’s
leading survey of the most
American art.
conversation between the past and
present, the established and the
The Museum of Arts and Design
Mon: closed
Friday: 1pm-9pm
and contemporary American
MoMA is dedicated to the
Museum of Arts & Design
Madmuseum.org
Wed-Thur: 11am-6pm
full range of 20th century
recent developments in
experimental.
(212)299-7777
Mon-Tues: closed
American Art presents the
modern and contemporary art,
Fri: 10:30am-8:00pm
2 Columbus Circle
Whitney.org
The Whitney Museum of
The Solomon R. Guggenheim
Museum
art. An internationally
renowned art museum and
today. MAD focuses on
one of the most significant
contemporary creativity and the
architectural icons of the
ways in which artists from
20th century, the
around the world transform
materials through processes
1071 5th Ave
ranging from artisanal to digital.
(212)423-3500
There are several large museums
guggenheim.org
in New York but the Met is truly
Sun-Wed:10am-5:45pm
gigantic. The size and diversity of
Thurs:closed
the artwork on display is even
Fri: 10am-5:45pm
every part of the world, spanning
from the Stone Age to the
twentieth century.
architecture is home to one
collections of 20th century
between art, design, and craft
collection contains works from
masterpiece of modern
of the world's finest
(“MAD”) explores the blur zone
more impressive; the museum
Frank Lloyd Wright's
Guggenheim Museum is at
once a vital cultural center,
an educational institution,
and the heart of an
international network of
museums.
Inexpensive – Moderate
Inexpensive – Moderate
American Restaurants
Italian Restaurants
Eatery
9th Ave/53rd St.
Relaxed, Value-packed, Trendy comfort food
Nine
9th/53rd St.
Neighborhood modern American with
trendy setting, friendly staff
Bar American
52nd St (6th/7th Ave)
Bobby Flay bustling New American Fare
Beacon
56th St (5th/6th Ave)
Very good New American, great service
Thalia
8th Ave/50th St.
Sleek High ceiling New American, well
executed fare
Ted’s Montana Grill
51st St (6th/7th Ave)
Offering time honor American favorites
Pazza Notte
6th Ave (55th/56th Sts)
Nouveau Italian, bargain prices, good
service
Bocca di Bacco
9th Ave (54th/55th St)
Wonderful Italian fare with a lengthy
vino list
Il Gattopardo
54th St (5th/6th Ave)
Marvelous non traditional southern
Il Corso
55th St (5th/6th Ave)
Excellent food in a cozy setting
Serefina
55th St (Broadway)
Casually upscale trendy restaurant
with good pizza
Bistro Milano
55th St (5th/6th Ave)
Neighborhood Italian with outdoor
seating
Inexpensive – Moderate
Inexpensive – Moderate
Japanese Restaurants
Mexican Restaurants
Soba Nippon
52nd St (5th/6th Ave)
Wonderfully fresh noodle, great sushi
Menchanko-tei
55th St(5th/6th Ave)
Fabulous, Filling noodle, Good prices
Sushiya
56th St (5th/6th Ave)
Cheaper than the high-end places, but very
good
Sushi Den
49th St (6th/7th Ave)
Sushi that’s so fresh it’s almost alive
Blue Ribbon
58th St (8th/9th Ave)
Delectable sushi, outstanding grill, rockin bar
scene
Mi Nidito
8th Ave (51st/52nd Sts)
Great food, very cheap, great
margaritas
El Centro
54th St/9th Ave
Very good, reliable service, great prices
Toloache
50th St (Broadway/8th Ave)
Novel twist on hard to find Nuevo
Mexican dishes
Iguana
54th St (Broadway/8th Ave)
Tex-Mex home cooking, roomy dance
space
Rosa Mexicano
62nd St/Columbus Ave
Great authentic good,always packed
Quick and Inexpensive
Eateries
BURGERS
Burger Joint
Parker Meridien Hotel (56th Street
between 6th&7th Avenues)
Five Guys
55th Street between 5th &6th Avenues
Pop Burger
58th Street between 5th & Madison Ave
CAFÉ
Café Metro
54th Street & 7th Avenue
Café Europa
Broadway & 53rd Street
(Closed on weekends)
Dean & Deluca
56th Street between 6th & 7th Avenues
DELI
FRENCH BAKERY
Au Bon Pan
55th Street between 6th & 7th Avenues
Le Pain Quotidien
50th Street between 6th & 7th Avenues
MEXICAN
Chipotle
48th Street between 6th & 7th Avenues
Qdoba
50th Street between 6th & 7th Avenues
Blockheads
50th Street between 8th & 9th Avenues
Lime Jungle
9th Avenue between 53rd & 54th Street
PIZZA
Carnegie Deli
7th Avenue & 55th Street
Stage Deli
7th Avenue between 53rd & 54th Streets
53rd St Gourmet Deli
53rd St between 6th & 7th Avenues
Angelo’s Pizzeria
57th Street between 6th & 7th Avenues
Ray’s
7th Avenue between 53rd & 54th Streets
Luigi’s Pizza
8th Avenue between 55th & 56th Streets
DINER
Cosmic
8th Avenue & 52nd Street
Apple Jack’s
Broadway & 55th Street
Astro
55th Street & 6th Avenue
PUB/BAR
Faces & Names
54th Street between 6th & 7th Avenues
Old Castle
54th Street between 6th & 7th Avenues
Connolly’s
54th Street between 5th & 6th Avenues