About OAEA
Our Board and Regions
OAEA Board
OFFICERS
President: Katie Gillard, Beaverton High School; katieoaea@gmail.com
Treasurer: Sara Bailey, North Marion High School; oaea.treasurer@gmail.com
Secretary: Emily Thackray, Arts and Communication Magnet Academy; oaea.secretary@gmail.com
2025 Conference Chair: Linda Kieling, Adrienne C. Nelson High School; lwkieling@gmail.com
Membership Chair: Pat Roberts, retired; pattyz.robert@gmail.com
Middle School Representative & Social Media: Molly Renauer, Mt. Tabor Middle School, PPS; mrenauer@pps.net
OAEA has 7 geographic regions in Oregon, and an 8th “region” specifically for private schools across the state:
REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES
Region 2 - Central: Pat Roberts, retired; pattyz.robert@gmail.com
Region 4 - Multnomah County: Tara Carmichael, Bridger Creative Science School; tarastinyartgarage@gmail.com
Region 4 - Multnomah County: Suzy Root, K-12 Substitute Art Educator, PPS; sroot@pps.net
Region 6 - Willamette Valley: Dana Monroe, Lincoln Elementary School; danafmonroe@gmail.com
Region 7 - Southwest: Carly Pederson, Oregon Charter Academy; cmhcarly@gmail.com
Region 7 - Southwest: Lindsey Stout, North Medford High School; lindsey.stout@msd549c.org
AT-LARGE MEMBERS
Jon Barcan, Southridge High School; jonathanHBarcan@gmail.com
Jamin London Tinsel, Grant High School; jtinsel@pps.net
Why become an OAEA Representative?
The primary responsibility of OAEA Regional Representatives is to act as the liaison between the Board and the art educators in their region.
Most often this is accomplished through email, sharing OAEA news, and soliciting information and input.
Access to funds to provide occasional regional workshops/meetings/gatherings to bring people together, meet, make art, connect and have some fun.
Attend quarterly Board meetings (in person or virtually)
One vote per region to be used to represent the needs and desires of art educators in their area.
Work with the Board to develop programs and opportunities for educators.
PDUs for recertification.