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University School Art Teacher Named “Higher Education Art Educator of the Year” by Florida Art Association
FT. LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla. – Teachers at University School of Nova Southeastern University (NSU) have long been lauded by parents and peers as the behind-the-scenes superstars helping the children they educate achieve great things.
And if receiving recognition for their dedication and service to their craft is one of the best rewards a teacher can get, then its no wonder that University School’s own Celeste Pierson has been named “Higher Education Art Educator of the Year” by the Florida Art Education Association.
University School of NSU is known for its high-quality educators, many of whom have also taught college-level courses. Pierson, M.F.A., teaches art to the Upper and Middle School students at University School. For 22 years, she was also an art professor at New World School of the Arts in Miami, which is a Florida state school for creative and performing arts, and a cooperative venture of the University of Florida, Miami Dade College and the Dade County Public School System.
Her artwork has won awards in many national juried exhibits and is in the collections of various institutions. Pierson has also worked for the College Board/ETS in the Advanced Placement Studio Art Program as a reader, table leader and exam leader, and has more recently brought her knowledge, dedication and love of the arts to University School’s students.
Both performing and fine arts are an integral part of the curriculum at University School. They help balance the academic equation and contribute to scholastic success while encouraging students to discover their creativity, become self-expressive, and develop their self esteem. Pierson exemplifies the caliber of teacher University School looks for, and the school is proud to congratulate her on this latest achievement.
For more information, please visit www.uschool.nova.edu.
About University School of Nova Southeastern University: University School is a pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade, independent college preparatory school that provides a challenging and personalized education within a supportive environment for students of average to gifted abilities. Our students are prepared for productive lives and leadership roles through a program that focuses on academic excellence, extracurricular participation and service to others. For more information visit www.uschool.nova.edu.
Media Contact:
Andra Liwag, NSU Office of Public Affairs
954-262-5309 office, 954-873-8494 cell, andrali@nova.edu