Celebrate Arts in Education Week 2026

Arts North Carolina is a proud member of the NC Arts Education Leadership Coalition (AELC), consisting of organizations who collaborate with and represent arts educators and advance comprehensive arts education in our state. Each year we honor those individuals and institutions who excel in their work and deserve recognition as part of our NC Arts in Education Week celebration. We would like to help recognize and thank these organizations, individuals, and all those who instruct, engage, and inspire our students through the arts.

Dr. Robert P. TaylorNCMEA 2026 Honor Administrator Award

Superintendent, Wake County Public School System

Annie PintoNCMEA 2026 Dr. Lisa Adkins Runner Future Music Educator Award

Gardner-Webb University

Dr. Constance L. McKoy2026 NCMEA Hall of Fame Award

Faculty Emeritus, UNC Greensboro

Kelly Jones2026 Pat Hall Music Educator Advocate Award

Arts Education Coordinator, Columbus County Schools

Raqi BarnettNCTAE 2025 Educator of the Year

Theatre Teacher, E.E. Smith High School

Heather Achter2025 NCTC K-12 Theatre Arts Educator Award

Theatre Teacher, Pine Lake Preparatory

Dan Treharne2025 NCTC Herman Middleton Distinguished Service Award

Theatre Teacher, Shelby High School

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Published by Tabitha Sosdian