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13) Having been a WEA member for more than 30 years, what has WEA membership meant for you? I gained a lot of leadership skills and kept on the pulse of what was happening in my district. My membership kept me informed. I also built relationships with a lot of administrators and a lot of other teachers, which was huge for me. Leadership development gained through the Association was useful to me. Learning how to communicate with administrators productively has been invaluable to me as a teacher, especially in my leadership abilities in the district. Plus, it's been nice to learn how to advocate for myself and arts education. 14) How can fellow educators and community members best support arts education in Wyoming? Become involved in advocacy. Participate in your community events. Go to a play, or an art gallery, or a concert. Talk to members in your community about your experiences, and why they were enriching or valuable. Award winning art teacher, Sheila McHattie Art teacher, Sheila McHattie, with her Photography class 13 | WEAnews Congratulations to CTEA member, Janice Lee. Janice is the proud recipient of a Music & Arts grant from California Casualty! Janice is a WEA/CTEA member at Alta Vista Elementary School. She is an art teacher, and she plans to use the grant to replace broken kiln shelves at her school. Pictured left to right: California Casualty Partner Relations Specialist, Rachel Quist, Janice Lee and the CTEA President, Joy Fawcett. A big thank you to California Casualty for great grant opportunities and sponsorships that enrich Wyoming schools and WEA member experiences. California Casualty Grant Awarded For Music And Art!