Reidmiller named West Virginia Higher Art Educator of the Year for 2021
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PARKERSBURG -- A West Virginia University at Parkersburg associate professor was named the West Virginia Higher Art Educator of the Year for 2021.
Lauri Reidmiller, WVU-P associate professor of art, received the award at the West Virginia Art Education Association (WVAEA) annual conference held at West Liberty University on Oct. 22-23.
The goal of WVAEA is to promote and maintain the highest possible degree of quality instruction in art programs throughout the state of West Virginia and to recognize those educators that maintain the highest levels in achievement. WVAEA awards recognize excellence in service to the community, leadership, and excellence in teaching.
Throughout her professional career, service has always been a cornerstone of Reidmiller's education philosophy.
She organizes and hosts the annual Wood County Poorhouse Cemetery Clean-Up Events held in the fall; volunteers for the Very Special Arts Festival (VSA), Festival of Arts, Music, and Movement (FAMM) and many more. She continues honoring the veterans by working with the Veteran's Resource Center at WVUP, to organize volunteers in placing American flags at the Wood County Poorhouse Cemetery on Veteran's Day.
Reidmiller currently serves as the Higher Art Education Representative and Region 5 representative for WVAEA and in the past has held multiple positions on the board. Along with taking on these official leadership roles, Reidmiller has served as the 3D Coordinator and judge for West Virginia Youth Art Month (YAM) and juried county art shows throughout the state. During the pandemic, she added the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation (PACF) Scholarship program to the list of organizations she supports.