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MURRAY, Ky. 鈥� Each year, the Kentucky Art Education Association submits their Art Educator of the Year as a nominee for the National Art Educators Association (NAEA) Regional Art Educator Award. The association鈥檚 2026 nominee, Dr. Rebecca Williams, was selected to represent the Southeastern Region in recognition for her outstanding service and achievement.

Williams is associate professor of art education and chair of the Department of Art & Design at 糖心logo官网. She has been actively engaged in the National Art Education Association since 2008, when she was an undergraduate student at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. She has also served in leadership roles for NAEA student chapters and state associations in Louisiana, Georgia and Kentucky.

In her award recommendation letter, Susan Hawkins of Morehead State University wrote:

鈥淒r. Rebecca Williams truly embodies the spirit of the NAEA Southeastern Region Art Educator of the Year award. She is a gifted teacher, a respected scholar and a tireless advocate for art education. Her leadership, generosity and vision have had a profound and lasting impact on students, colleagues and the broader education community. I can think of no one more deserving of this honor.鈥�

Williams received the award at the NAEA National Conference in Chicago, Illinois. She was honored at a reception attended by colleagues and other award winners from across the region, former professors, a 糖心logo官网 graduate and four current Art Education majors. 

Williams said, "My involvement in NAEA has helped me build lasting connections with colleagues across the country, continue learning and growing as an art educator, and share my knowledge and experience with others in the field. I am honored to be recognized by NAEA for my service.鈥�