|
Moving Forward with the 3 Rs
|
Mississippi State Organization has over 900 members who are educators, specialists, administrators or other key women in education. Mississippi State Organization is comprised of three districts (Northern, Central and Southern) and 36 chapters. Conventions and district meetings are held to support the professional and personal growth of members and to focus attention on current educational issues and concerns.
Mississippi State Organization Convention
April 28-29, 2023
Sheraton Flowood Hotel & Conference Center
*ON-LINE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN*
Image by Janet Berg
|
Plans are underway for the MSO Convention April 28-29. The location is an outstanding, family-friendly hotel with a great swimming area, lazy-river inner-tube ride, and an excellent golf course. Our convention is late enough in April that the weather should be warm enough for the wonderful outdoor activities for the whole family! Start planning to attend now! CEU credit will be availble for attending the Pre-Convention Seminar and the Convention Sessions.
On-line Convention Registration (Handling fee is added.)
|
Preview the proposed changes to Bylaws
Preview the proposed Bylaws and Standing Rules
Read the current Zeta Data for proposed 2023-2025 MSO Slate of Officers
**Zeta State History 2009-2019 is ready for pre-order**
Chris Wall and the History of MSO Committee are excited to announce that we can now preorder the
HISTORY OF ZETA STATE 2009-2019 .
Cost is $10.00.
The deadline for pre-ordering is Saturday, April 15.
Books will be available for pick-up at the convention!
Order information and Order Form
HISTORY OF ZETA STATE 2009-2019 .
Cost is $10.00.
The deadline for pre-ordering is Saturday, April 15.
Books will be available for pick-up at the convention!
Order information and Order Form
Pre-Convention Seminar has reached its limit. Registration is now closed.
Recognizing MSO Members
Shirley Hamilton is currently serving as Alpha Phi's Vice President and is a member of the MSO Membership Committee.
I'm currently serving as my chapter's Vice President and on the state Membership Committee.
She is in her 22nd year of teaching. According to Shirley, "I'm fascinated by layering color and the connections between art, science, and everything." This fascination led to the creation of the paintings below.
I'm currently serving as my chapter's Vice President and on the state Membership Committee.
She is in her 22nd year of teaching. According to Shirley, "I'm fascinated by layering color and the connections between art, science, and everything." This fascination led to the creation of the paintings below.
"Tallahatchie"
|
"Dusk"
|
"Tallahatchie" explores the many layers that can be found in a swamp, specifically at Tallahatchie National Wildlife Refuge. The circles represent the idea of looking closer at different areas either microscopic or under the water. "Dusk" is is about exploring light and color at dusk.
Shirley Hamilton named MAEA Educator of the Year
Congratulations to Shirley Hamilton, the Mississippi Art Educator of the Year! Read below to learn more about Shirley and her profession as an art educator!
|
What event or person inspired you to become an art educator? Many experiences and events inspired me to become an artist and art educator.
Who or what keeps you motivated to continue as an art educator? Why or How? The joy of a student after finishing an artwork along with the lightbulb moments students have in their study of art. You have been recognized by your peers as the BEST art educator in the category of your award. Of all the things you have done that prompted your nomination, what have you done in your art education position that YOU are the MOST proud of and why? The environment of support and acceptance is what I’m most proud of. Hearing from former art students is one of my favorite things. |
|
This award is given only to NAEA members. How long have you been a member? Who or what prompted you to join? Why do you stay a member? I joined in 2006. I stay a member because these are my people. We support one another and inspire one another.
If you were giving the graduation speech to a room full of soon to be art educators…what is the most important words of advice you want to pass on to them? Don’t forget to take time to make art for yourself. Foster your own creativity. Be open to students that may not create a project the “right” way but make it an amazingly creative way.
If you were giving the graduation speech to a room full of soon to be art educators…what is the most important words of advice you want to pass on to them? Don’t forget to take time to make art for yourself. Foster your own creativity. Be open to students that may not create a project the “right” way but make it an amazingly creative way.
Lindsay Griffin has been a member of Alpha Chi for 11 years. She teaches math at her alma mater, Mendenhall High School, where she has over 50 of her pictures printed and hanging on the walls of her classroom. She hopes they encourage her students to pursue their interests.
According to Lindsay, "I have always enjoyed taking pictures. I started with my moms 110 camera and remember having to wait for the pictures to be developed. In high school I joined the photography club and we made a pinhole camera out of a shoe box and duck tape. After that I was hooked. Now with cellphones having cameras, it’s so much easier, and cheaper, to take pictures."
According to Lindsay, "I have always enjoyed taking pictures. I started with my moms 110 camera and remember having to wait for the pictures to be developed. In high school I joined the photography club and we made a pinhole camera out of a shoe box and duck tape. After that I was hooked. Now with cellphones having cameras, it’s so much easier, and cheaper, to take pictures."
"Birds"
|
"Last Light Flight"
|
The first picture is titled “Birds” and the second one is “Last Light Flight”. My happy place is the beach and I love taking pictures of everything beach related. These were taking at sunset on a very cold December evening.
|
Marcie Tuggle is currently serving as President of Alpha Chi. She teaches 8th Grade English Language Arts at Magee Middle School. She received The Program of Rsearch and Evaluation for Public Schools (PREPS) Achievement Award for growth on the 2021-2022 State Assessment in 8th Grade ELA. Congratulations, Marcie, and thank you for working so hard for your students.
|
Virginia Butler is a member of Alpha Gamma. She has written a book entitled Becoming Ezra Keats. Congratulations, Virginia!
|
|
DKG Publications
