@ldrake421

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

 Virginia Beach, VA
Joined November 2014
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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 facebook.com/share/p/19HoJG7…
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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: davisart.com/schoolarts/issu…
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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!
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Leigh Drake retweeted
WAVY TV 10
@WAVY_News5 Jun 2025
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. wavy.com/living-local/virgin…

Virginia Beach school raises thousands for Operation Smile

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – 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 for…

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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
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☀️ 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: l8r.it/XmFP
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⭐️ 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 eventbrite.com/e/creating-ba… @ldrake421

Creating Balance as a Teacher & Administrative Leader in Art Education

Join art leaders from Pennsylvania, Georgia, Indiana and Virginia to explore effective strategies for work-life balance.

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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
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ONE WEEK AWAY! Arts Across VA Day Friday March 7, 2025 Performing arts, galleries, artists, shows, personal art making, arts in ed! On 3/7 take a pic (post a reel) & tag it with #artsacrossva25 Let's show the Commonwealth the depth & scope of the Arts! Please share this post
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Leigh Drake retweeted
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@vbschools20 Feb 2025
🎨 Creativity Unleashed at Old Donation School! 🎨 Students transformed a blank canvas into a vibrant masterpiece with a guest artist's guidance. Discover the magic in The Core story: vbcpsblogs.com/core/guest-ar…
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VAEA Board Retreat – Day 1! at Roslyn Retreat Center with strategic planning, policy updates, and social engagement discussions. Ended with s’mores and games while Scott and Barb led our plan revisions.Grateful for a creative and productive start! 🎨#vaarted #vaartedboard
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We are absolutely loving watching the transformation of this community art piece with our visiting artist today! Taylor Anton White is leading students through a transformative experience with art, communication, collaboration, & fun. The space is filled with joy! @vbschools
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🧡❤️ Meet Leigh Drake, VP “I am grateful for the opportunity to support our educators, Ss, &art community. Art has had a profound influence on my life, & I believe there's no better way to share that passion than through education & serving.” #vaARTed #vaARTedBoard @ldrake421
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Registration for the 2025 Winter Workshop is officially open! LINK IN BIO!Torggler Fine Arts Center in Newport News on February 1st, cost is free to members & $20 for non-members. There is also an option to purchase lunch through the Torggler for an additional fee.
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Round of Applause for our Conference Planning Committee, our ES, Peggy Wood, NVAEA President, Julie Cacciola, NVAEA VP, Kelly Wasson & our VP, Leigh Drake and their amazing team from Northern Region for an outstanding Conference! #vaarted24
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Our VAEA Board met right before conference and we are so excited to be here! #vaARTed24
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Pre-registration for the VAEA Fall Conference ends on 10/27. It is HIGHLY recommended that you pre-register for this conference! We can’t wait to see you there! #vaarted #vaarted24 Registrations link: web.cvent.com/event/693c70fe…
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🗓️📍Mark your calendars 9/19/24 at 4:30pm Join us for a LIVE online session about all things conference! Julie Cacciola, NVAEA President & Jess Beach, VAEA Social Media Chair. Zoom link in member email or LIVE on FB VAEA Member Forum #vaarted24
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One week left to register! Don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity to learn new techniques and have fun with fellow art teachers! (Registration link in comment of linked post!)
TidewaterVaArtEd@TidewaterVAEA4 Sep 2024
Join us for our Fall Workshop with SEAanotypes (cyanotypes). Basic materials for prints will be provided, but bring any additional collage/printing supplies. Enjoy the VIBE District Mural Festival, local Farmer’s Market after! Members free; $10.00 non-members. (Reg link below!)
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Check out our Session Charts for the 2024 VAEA Fall Conference! Plan your time wisely! Members may sign up with the link in their emails. #vaarted #vaarted24
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