Friday, November 12, 2004

Episcopal art teacher Russell Roper was named the Louisiana Middle School Art Teacher of the Year by the Louisiana Art Educators’ Association during its fall conference on Oct. 23 in Natchitoches.

The award is given based on demonstrated leadership in advocating the importance of art in education, as well as performance in the classroom.

Mr. Roper is the coordinator for next year’s fall LAEA conference, which will be held in Baton Rouge, and has served as president of the organization.

LAEA is the state chapter of the National Art Education Association.