Lisa Confora
BS Art Education - Clay Instructor
Graduated from Kutztown University with a B.S. in Art Education
I taught for two years in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana at one of the largest High schools in the state.
I am the current full time art teacher at a special services school in Mays Landing NJ. I have been teaching there for the past twenty years providing art to children with disabilities ages 3-21. During that time, I was also teaching high school art in the mornings at the Atlantic County technical institute alternative school for a year.
I have been an active member of the Art Educators of NJ for the past 20 years. I was on the AENJ Advisory council for two years, I was the Atlantic/Cape May County chair for Youth Art Month (YAM) for 15 years, I am head of creative marketplace, and I organize the Pop Up Art show at the annual AENJ conference.
Awards Received:
Governor’s Award in Arts Education Program NJ 2008
VSA Arts of New Jersey Outstanding Educator Award NJ 2008
Atlantic City Rotary Club Beacon Award recipient for Vocational Service NJ 2014
Senate and General Assembly Citation NJ 2014
General Assembly Commendation NJ 2014
Mayoral Commendation - City of Atlantic City Proclamation NJ 2014
Art Educators of New Jersey - Scholarship 2016
Governor’s Award in Arts Education Program NJ 2018
Art Educators of New Jersey - Anthony Guadadiello Service Award 2018
Art Educators of New Jersey - Youth Art Month Award of Excellence 2018
I am a working artist. I work with Clay, specifically wheel thrown pottery. I actively participate in crafts shows throughout the surrounding areas and enjoy working with the public. http://www.lisaconfora.com
I have worked with Say It With Clay in the past as an adult Clay Jewelry teacher, Summer Camp, Sunday program, After school programs, Clay Poles for Healing Souls Project, faces of value maker, and volunteer.