Date: Oct. 8, 2026
Time: 9 am – 3 pm
Location: FEA – Foundation for Educational Administration
12 Centre Drive, Monroe Township, NJ 08831
Fee: $195 Members/Non-Members (breakfast and lunch included)
In Partnership with FEA Professional Learning and Arts Ed NJ
Arts activities in schools play an important role in the development and success of students. The Arts provide a place where students of all learning levels can participate in the same activity, and the opportunity to meet other students that are in different grades and classes. This workshop includes discussions about many of the important issues involved with developing and maintaining successful Arts Programs in your School District.
Presenters:
- Sandra L. Jacques, Esq., LL.M., Assistant Director of Legal Education
- John Worthington, Esq., Coordinator of Special Education Law
- Mary M. Reece, Ed.D., NJPSA/FEA Director of Special Projects & Co-Liaison to NJPSA District Equity Leaders Committee
- Dr. Kimberley Markus, Former NJDOE Commissioner
- Wendy Liscow, Executive Director, Arts ED NJ
- Nikki Van Ess Supervisor of Social Studies Grades 6 – 12, Business, and Visual Arts Grades 9 – 12, Mahwah Public Schools
- Courtney Carrelha, K-12 Gifted and Talented Supervisor, K-12, English Second Language Supervisor, 6-12 World Language Supervisor, Mahwah Public Schools
- Rosie Grant, Executive Director, Paterson Education Fund
- Kira Rizzuto Director of Learning Programs, Arts Ed NJ, Director of Programs & Partnerships, ArtsEdSEL
