Executive Board

President
Ra Hall​

• BA in Studio Art, Concentration in Architecture and Sculpture, Smith College, Northampton, MA
• ​AA in Footwear Design, FIDM, Los Angeles
• 2nd year teaching K–5 Art, OCPS
• ​Former 5th Grade Gen Ed Teacher (5 years), OCPS
• Former Footwear Designer, NYC
• ​OCAEA Member since 2024
• Professional Development Chair, OCAEA 2025

Vice President
Erika Hagarty 

• BFA Printmaking UF
• 3rd year teaching K-5 OCPS
• OCAEA member since 2024
• FAEA Member since 2024
• NAEA Member since 2024

Secretary
​Ellen Kramer

• BS Education K-6
• AS Graphic Design and Illustration
• 14 years Teaching OCPS
• OCAEA member since 2016
• FAEA Member since 2018
• New Professionals committee 2018-2020
• Advocacy committee 2018-2020

Treasurer
Lindsay Thibault

• BA, Art Education
• 19 years of teaching experience
• OCAEA member since 2012
• OCAEA Board member since 2020
• President 2020-2022
• Vice-President 2023-present
• Professional Development chair 2021-2023
• FAEA Member since 2018

Board Members

Exhibitions Chair
Patricia Noel

• MAT Art Education,  UCF
• 8 years of teaching experience 
• OCPS Art Teacher since 2018
• FAEA Member 

Membership Chair
Dylan Cox

Professional Development Chairs
Dinah Robinson

• BA in Studio Art, Concentration in Architecture and Sculpture, Smith College, Northampton, MA
• ​AA in Footwear Design, FIDM, Los Angeles
• 2nd year teaching K–5 Art, OCPS
• ​Former 5th Grade Gen Ed Teacher (5 years), OCPS
• Former Footwear Designer, NYC
• ​OCAEA Member since 2024
• Professional Development Chair, OCAEA 2025

Professional Development Chairs
Angela Lundsford

Advocacy Chair
Monica Gfrorer

• MS Oriental Medicine​
• BS Health
• BS Exceptional Education
• AS Graphic Design
• 22 years Teaching OCPS
• OCAEA Treasurer since 2021
• WP Sidewalk Art Festival Board Member since 2019
• Artists League of Orange County Member since 1996
• Artists League of Orange County President 2020-2023

Advisor
Christy Garton​

• Christy Garton is the Senior Administrator of Visual and Performing Arts for Orange County Schools, where she advocates for equitable access to quality arts education for over 800 teachers. With 15 years of experience, she has driven numerous successful initiatives, including partnerships with museums and art advocacy projects that generated significant funding for arts access. Christy also contributes to the arts community by serving on various boards including President-Elect for the Florida Art Education Association and presenting at national and state conferences.

Committee Members

Interested in joining?
​Apply below for the following positions:

Professional Development Committee Member

Membership Committee Member
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Advocacy Committee Member

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Experience is preferred but not required.

In your message, please describe the position you are interested in, your experience (if applicable), and what you will contribute to the group if voted in.

This is only applicable to members of OCAEA.

Nonmembers & educators outside of Orange County may not apply.

Leadership positions run from July to June the following year.