Dedicated to supporting and promoting quality arts education in Saskatchewan
The executive team of SAEA is comprised of dedicated individuals who inspire to build a vibrant community of art educators in Saskatchewan. Through their passion for art education, they strive to provide support, resources, and professional development opportunities for educators across the province. Together, they work towards fostering creativity, innovation, and collaboration within the field of art education, ultimately enriching the learning experiences of students and educators alike.
Interested in joining our team? We would love to have you join the SAEA executive. Please e-mail [email protected] for more information.
The executive team of SAEA is comprised of dedicated individuals who inspire to build a vibrant community of art educators in Saskatchewan. Through their passion for art education, they strive to provide support, resources, and professional development opportunities for educators across the province. Together, they work towards fostering creativity, innovation, and collaboration within the field of art education, ultimately enriching the learning experiences of students and educators alike.
Interested in joining our team? We would love to have you join the SAEA executive. Please e-mail [email protected] for more information.
Our Team
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Chrissy Loween
President Chrissy Loewen graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a B.Ed and B.A double honors in Art History and Studio Art. She is currently teaching at Sylvia Fedoruk Elementary in Saskatoon, where she teaches visual art, dance, drama and music. She enjoys continuing her practices in acrylic painting, graphic art and photography. |
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Bridget Osika
Vice-President Bridget Osika has been teaching for thirty-one years, six Bonnyville, AB and twenty-five in Dalmeny, SK. She has taught Arts Education 7-9 and Visual Arts 10, 20 and 30 for all but one year. Bridget has also been involved with the Dalmeny High School Drama Club working mostly with the Stage Crew. She has enjoyed and was inspired by all the SSEA and SAEA workshops and retreats over the last twenty-five years. Bridget joined the SAEA Executive as a member at large in the fall of 2021 and has recently accepted the position of Vice-President of the SAEA. She enjoys painting and ceramics but dabbles in many different art and craft media. |
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Nikki Climenhaga
Secretary Nikki Climenhaga attended the University of Regina from 2012-2016 and holds a B.Ed with a concentration on Visual Arts Education. She is currently teaching humanities and graphic arts courses at Holy Cross High School in the Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools Division. As a member of Peepeekisis Cree Nation, Nikki enjoys practicing First Nations' cultural arts in her free time. |
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Kayla Rourke
Treasurer Kayla got her degree in Arts Education at the University of Regina in 2017. She has worked as an educator at The MacKenzie Art Gallery in Regina, the Art Gallery of Swift Current, at Remai Modern in Saskatoon. She has taught art camps and painting classes all the way from age 3 to age 93. She works for the Saskatoon Children's Festival. |
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Sarah Gerrard
Web Communications Sarah graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in 2005 with a B.Ed and a B.A. in Studio Art, and received her Master’s in Curriculum Studies in 2018. She currently teaches at Warman High School, where she has taught Visual Arts, Graphic Arts, Photography, and AP Studio Art classes. She has a passion for mixed media and in her spare time paints and practices photography. |
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Ann Brooymans Donald
Past-President Ann is an artist in Saskatoon. She had a 30+ year art educator career teaching children and adults at various levels, including; high school, elementary, art galleries, and universities. Ann studied art and art education at Mount Alison University, The Enschede Art Academy in Holland, Concordia University, York University and the University of Western. She taught AP Studio Art for over 15 years and was the first teacher to introduce the program in Saskatoon. |
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Members-At-LargeMelissa Morrison - Melissa studied at the University of Saskatchewan where she graduated with a B.Ed and B.A in Studio Art. She currently teaches Visual Art 9 through 12, as well as Advanced Placement Art at St. Joseph High School. Melissa is an outdoor enthusiast and in her spare time, she enjoys studying nature and landscapes in her painting.
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Dr. Peter Purdue is fondly remembered for his passion and advocacy for Art Education. During his prestigious fifty-year teaching career, he inspired and touched the hearts of thousands of teachers, artists and students in galleries, elementary schools, alternative educational settings, high schools, and universities. For 26 years, he was a member of the Department of Art and Art History as an Associate Professor at the University of Saskatchewan where he received a number of awards including: The University of Saskatchewan Student Union Teaching Excellence Award and a Lifetime Achievement Award from The Canadian Association for Education through Art. His kindness, compassion and empathic nature encouraged, motivated and empowered students of all ages, particularly the Indigenous youths and disadvantaged children he worked with at the Friendship Inn every Saturday. Even in retirement, Peter continued to advocate for Art Education and graciously volunteered to act as Vice President AND Treasurer for SAEA in its initial year. We are eternally grateful for Peter's tremendous passion, energy and guidance….and for making the art world, especially in Saskatchewan, a better place