Lainie B. Addessi is a
secondary Art Teacher in the City of Erie School District where she holds a
B.S. in Art Education and an M. Ed. in Art Education and Supervision from
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania.
·2009 Distinguished Alumni Award from Edinboro University
·Steering Committee- 2006
PAEA Conference
·Chairperson- exhibit and reception at Gannon University’s Shuster
Gallery
·Steering Committee - 1999 PAEA Conference
·Facilitator -tile
workshops and a Tile Festival by the national organization of the Tile Heritage
Foundation in conjunction with 1999 PAEA Conference
·Active Participant - Cooperating Teacher Program and Field Experience
Program for Edinboro University, since 1978
·Collaborator – Youth Art Month (March) yearly exhibits
·Coordinator and project participant - multiple programs involving the Lake Erie
Fiber Arts Guild and Woman’s Club of Erie
What do her
nominators say?
“Each spring Laine works with fellow Region 2
PAEA art teachers to exhibit student artwork at the annual Youth Art Month
exhibit.This public exhibit is one of
Region 2’s most important advocacy events.” - Mary Elizabeth Meier, PAEA YAM
Chair
“Not only does she represent true
professionalism, but also represents the Erie School District as a true
educator.” – Patrick J. Di Paolo, Principal of East High School, Erie School
District
“I am sincere and not exaggerating when I tell
students, parents, educators and friends that I work with the best art teacher
in the state.She is a dedicated
professional, an exceptional communicator and a gifted teacher.” – David J.
Layman, Art Instructor in Erie Public School District
