Argy Nestor, Director of Arts Education at the Maine Arts Commission, recently was honored by the National Art Education Association at their annual conference in San Diego, California. She received their Distinguished Service Award. Congratulations Argy!
Argy is well know in Maine middle level circles. She was an art teacher for many years where she loved to be involved in integrated units. And here are a few more of her accomplishments:
- Maine Teacher of the year
- Consultant at the Maine Middle Level Education Institute
- Presenter at state and national conferences
- Maine DOE Fine Arts Consultant
- A leader of the Maine Arts Assessment Initiative: http://maineartsassessment.pbworks.com
- Creator of the the premier Maine art education blog: http://meartsed.wordpress.com/
Once again, Argy–Congratulations from all of your friends at MAMLE. We think it’s time for you to come back to our annual conference in October! What do other MAMLES think?
We have moved! 
Argy, We’d love to have you at the MAMLE conference! In addition to your contributions to the arts, you are a strong supporter for middle level students . . . and their teachers. Congratulations on your award!