Leigh Drake

Visual Arts Educator Old Donation School | Doctoral Student at Indiana University | Contributing Editor SchoolArts Magazine| NBCT | Vice President VAEA

[Virginia Art Ed Assn @VAartED]

VAEA Artisans' Showcase

🗓️ Nov 20 | 5:30–7PM
📍 Hilton Norfolk The Main
🎨 Sell your original artworks at the conference for a table fee of just $25 (6-foot round table provided).

Spaces are limited-register by 10/31/25 or until filled

👉 Register here https://t.co/DK7uZbyBXc

[Leigh Drake @ldrake421]

⭐️VAEA Conference Presenters⭐️
The conference schedule has been finalized, and notifications regarding proposal acceptances are being sent out. Please check your email and respond as needed by July 1st. Thank you again for submitting a session. @VAartED

[SchoolArts and Davis @SchoolArts]

Leigh Drake, from Old Donation School in Virginia Beach, uses inspiration from Sandy Skoglund for this elementary art lesson. Learn how her students used everyday objects to create enchanting, illuminated bookshelf illustrations.

Read now in Summer 2025: https://t.co/qx4nVdQnnc

[Leigh Drake @ldrake421]

And just like that, it’s the last day of school. Grateful for a year full of growth, laughter, and unforgettable moments with amazing students and coworkers. Here’s to the memories we made and the ones still to come! 💜 🎨 @BrickellAcademy

[VBCPS Office for Opportunity & Achievement @VBopportunity]

So cool to see the Season for Nonviolence banners on display in the ViBe Creative District. Thank you @ViBe_District and Executive Director, Kate Pittman!

[Leigh Drake @ldrake421]

⭐️ ONE MORE WEEK to get those proposals in! Deadline June 15th. @VAartED

➡️Conference Proposal: https://t.co/2xq7Cpb9t8

[WAVY TV 10 @WAVY_News]

Old Donation School in Virginia Beach has raised thousands of dollars to support a local organization that is changing lives around the world. Now, the school forever has a symbol of its hard work and dedication to the cause.

https://t.co/PTZIfMofOS

[Leigh Drake @ldrake421]

It’s clay time — our students’ favorite time of the year. @BrickellAcademy

[Leigh Drake @ldrake421]

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉
We were awarded $11,000 in grant funding from the Virginia Beach Education Foundation for next school year! 🙌 Excited to bring new and engaging opportunities to our students. Thank you VBEF for supporting innovation in the classroom! 💛✏️🎨 @BrickellAcademy

[Virginia Art Ed Assn @VAartED]

Are you interested in submitting a VAEA Conference Proposal?

Join us LIVE at 3pm 6/5 for a brief info session

Participants can watch LIVE on the VAEA Facebook Page or join on zoom (look for link in membership email).

#VaArtEd
#VaArtEd25

[SchoolArts and Davis @SchoolArts]

☀️ It's here, the SchoolArts Summer 2025 issue: Innovation ☀️

In this issue, art teachers share new and exciting art-making experiences in and outside the art room. Featuring illuminating bookshelf dioramas, 3D-scanned portraits, and more!

Check it out: https://t.co/mxvNg2Epxy

[Virginia Art Ed Assn @VAartED]

⭐️ Creating Balance as a Teacher & Admin Leader in Art Ed

Join art leaders from PA, GA, IN, and VA to explore effective strategies for work-life balance.

📅 5/21 · 6-7p

Registration closes 5/20. Zoom link to registrants.

🆓 FREE

https://t.co/HnFFmCBqHm
@ldrake421

[Leigh Drake @ldrake421]

Let’s get fired up! Huge thanks to @LangleyFCU for giving our students this unforgettable opportunity. @BrickellAcademy

[Mrs. Provow @ART_jprovow]

We can't wait to celebrate our Gifted Visual Arts eighth-grade students on June 3! Please come out & support these talented young artists! @vbschools @VBMiddle @VBGifted

[Leigh Drake @ldrake421]

Inspired by artist, Gilbert Legrand, students were challenged to transform everyday inanimate objects into imaginative creations full of life and personality.
@BrickellAcademy

[Leigh Drake @ldrake421]

Artwork by Old Donation School students is featured in this year's Annual Student Art Show at the TCC Joint-Use Library, on view through May 31.
@BrickellAcademy

[Leigh Drake @ldrake421]

The Rising Tide Dolphin is complete! A huge thank you to @operationsmile for giving our students this incredible opportunity. @BrickellAcademy

[Leigh Drake @ldrake421]

Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow students from Bayside High School led fun drawing challenges to help stimulate young minds at @BrickellAcademy

[Leigh Drake @ldrake421]

Agnes and Kate's custom Van sneaker designs for the Steel Pier Classic Student Art Show.
@BrickellAcademy

[Leigh Drake @ldrake421]

☀️2025 VAEA CONFERENCE☀️   
 NOVEMBER 20TH-22ND, 2025. 

HILTON NORFOLK THE MAIN  

The proposal deadline is June 15th, 2025. Please consider sharing your knowledge and expertise with your fellow educators. See you all in Norfolk!

Conference Proposal: https://t.co/2xq7Cpb9t8