Pylstone, LLC
Chief Education Officer - Founded in 2013 by Rebecca Stone-Danahy and Debra S. Pylypiw, Pylstone designs and develops instructional products and services to advance arts education including monthly webinars for the National Art Education Association, and the management and facilitation of community conversations in social networking groups on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. The Virtual Art Educators website, https://virtual.arteducators.org/, has a full list webinar and recordings under the heading of “Upcoming Opportunities” and “Monthly Webinar Archives." The National Art Education Association (NAEA), in partnership with the Educational Theater Association (EdTA), the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), and the National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) launched Connected Arts Networks (CAN), a five-year grant initiative to create nationwide virtual Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) with educators in visual arts, music, theater, dance and media arts. In January 2023, the NAEA expanded the Pylstone contract to include additional webinars for the Connected Arts Network.
Webinars Facilitated by Debra S. Pylypiw and Rebecca Stone-Danahy:
Addressing Teacher Recruitment and Retention, June 2024
Documenting Student Growth: Portfolio Development Through Student-Centered Art Education Practices, May 2024
Structure for Success in a Choice-Driven Classroom, April 2024
A Sketchy Webinar: Developing Student Drawing Skills in a Digital Age, March 2024
Helping Students With Disabilities Thrive in the Art Room, February 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Art Education, Part II: Ethics and Impact, January 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Art Education, Part I: A New Approach to Creativity, December 2023
Culturally & Historically Responsive Education for Equity and Excellence: Introduction to the Theory & Model with Presenter, presenter: Dr. Gholdy Muhammad, CAN Quarterly Webinar, November 2023
Unsettling Settler Colonial Logic: Equity in Art Museums, November 2023
Supporting Learners Through Understanding in a Post-Pandemic World, November, 2023
Data-Based Art Education Practices to Improve the Classroom Experience, October 2023
Accessibility and Inclusion): People Like Us Performing Arts Organization, Courtney Boddie, GIVE Program by New Victory Theatre, CAN Quarterly Webinar, September 2023
Success Through Student-Centered Formative Assessment, September, 2023
Contemporary Lesson Planning, August 2023
Leadership: Changing the World Through Culturally Responsive School Leadership, presenter: Dr. Muhammad Khalifa, CAN Summer Workshop Webinar, July 2023
Planning a Curriculum That Works, July 2023
Building Supportive School Communities Through Social and Emotional Learning and the Arts, presenter: Pamela Randall, CASEL, Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning, CAN Quarterly Webinar, May 2023
Reimagining Art Education Curriculum Through Learner-Centered Inquiry, May 2023
Unpacking Inquiry to Support Learners, April 2023
We Gon’ Be Alright, But That Ain’t Alright: Abolitionist Teaching and the Pursuit of Educational Freedom, presenter: Dr. Bettina Love, CAN Quarterly Webinar, March 2023
Building Inclusive Classroom Communities, March 2023
Disabilities Studies and Art Education: Reframing Student and Teacher Engagement, February 2023
Considering Mental Health Challenges in the Art Classroom, January 2023
Pushing Boundaries: Nurturing Gifted and Talented Art Students, December 2022
What’s Your Story? Using Literacy and Art for Authentic Discovery, November 2022
College and Career Pathways in Visual Arts, Design, and Media Arts, October 2022
Careful Navigation: Social Justice in the Art Classroom, September 2022
Finding Student Voices: Teaching Photography in a Choice Environment, August 2022
Teaching Creativity: Dynamic Strategies for Art Educators, July 2022
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Art Museums, June 2022
Empowering Students Through Project-Based Learning, May 2022
Teaching Media Arts: Exploring New and Emerging Approaches, April 2022
Community-Based Art Education: Making, Teaching, and Research with/in Community Settings, March 2022
Connecting with English Language Learners in the Visual Arts Classroom, February 2022
SEL Practices: Self-Care for Your Students and You, January, 2022
Engage Your Students Through 3-D Design, December 2021
Organizing Student Art Exhibits for Maximum Success, November 2021
Not a Toolkit: Thinking With, Through, and Against Whiteness, October 2021
Maximizing Your Virtual, Hybrid, and Face-to-Face Classroom Management, September 2021
Achieving Instructional Equity in Hybrid and Virtual Learning Spaces: Inclusive Art Room Strategies for Meeting the Diverse Needs for Students with Dis/abilities, August 2021
Changing the Art Education Landscape: What’s Next?, July 2021
Visual Note-Taking: Using Words and Pictures in the Art Education Classroom and Beyond!, June 2021
Creating, Presenting, Responding, and Connecting: The Secondary Curriculum and NCCAS Standards, May 2021
Creating, Presenting, Responding, and Connecting: The Middle School Curriculum and NCCAS Standards, April 2021
Creating, Presenting, Responding, and Connecting: The Elementary Curriculum and NCCAS Standards, March 2021
Collaboration: An Essential Tool for Inclusive Teaching Practices, February 2021
Mindfulness Exercises for the School Day: Prioritizing Self-Care, January 2021
Developing Emotional Awareness and Empathic Curiosity in the Art Classroom, November 2020
Engaging the Latinx and Indigenous Community: One Museum’s Journey, October 2020
WTF? (Where’s the Feminism?) in Art Education: Pandemic Perceptual Shifts, September, 2020
Teaching Creativity: Developing and Refining Student Ideas, August 2020
Creating a Studio Environment: How to Implement Choice to Develop an Artistic Culture, July 2020
Folk Arts: Culture, Community, and Classroom, June 2020
Differentiated Art Instruction for Students with Learning Disabiities, May 2020
Valuing Student Diversity: Culturally Responsive Teaching in the Visual Arts Classroom, April 2020
Working with Students Dealing with Trauma and Crisis: Stories from Art Teacher Survivors, March 2020
Building a Ceramics Program on a Low Budget: Creative Solutions for All Grade Levels, February 2020
Cultural (Mis)Appropriation: Permissions for Honoring Ownershio in Art Education, January 2020
Constructing Curriculum with the Smithsonian, December 2019
Supporting Student Emotional Needs Through Art: Practical Everyday Techniques for Art Educators, November 2019
Solutions for Using Art to Teach Writing Skills: Integrate Literacy and Art Like a Pro, October 2019
Maximizing the Museum Experience: Tips for Successful Field Trips, September 2019
Adapting the Visual Arts Standards to Make Your Lesson Plans Come Alive, August 2019
Motivating the Unmotivated:Addressing Apathy in the Visual Arts Classroom, July 2019
A STEAM Makerspace in YOUR Classroom!, June 2019
Art Educators as Artists, May 2019
Design Thinking in the K-12 Art Room, April 2019
Teaching Strategies to Support Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders in the Classroom, March 2019
Teaching the Gifted and Talented in Art, February 2019
Open Source Tech Tools to Use in the Art Room: A Pechakucka-Style Webinar!, February 2019
Developing Your International Baccalaureate Art Program, January 2019
Calculating Success: Writing and Using Rubrics in the Art Room, December 2018
The National Science Foundation Presents: Fostering STEAM - Combining Art and Science to Promote Equity, November 2018
Making Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Real in Art Education Practices, October 2018
Studio Habits: An Introduction to Studio Thinking, September 2018
Art for Healing in Difficult Situations, August 2018
Art Education Journal Connections, April 2018
STEAM: From Theory to Practice, March 2018
Revitalize Your AP Art History Curriculum: Align with the New College Board Curriculum, February 2018
Design Thinking in the Classroom, January 2017
Social Purpose: Art Educators Making a Difference with Community Causes; January 2018
Mindfulness Classroom Orientation from Trained Teachers; December 2017
Unpacking the Media Arts Standards through the Lens of Student Work, November 2017
A Deep Dive into the Model Cornerstone Assessments, October 2017
NAEA Advocacy Toolbox: #VisualArtsEdMatters, September 2017
Using Digital Curriculum and Curation Tools with Your Students, August 2017
Art Education and Data Visualization, July 2017
Using Technology and Social Media to Document Student Learning Outcomes, June 2017
Drawing a Line From Your Life to Your Art: Get Creative and Collaborative with 31 Nights and tet(R)ad: Draw & Play!, June 2017
The 2016 Nation's Arts Report Card: What You Should Know about the NAEP Arts Assessment, May 2017
Art Education Journal Connections, The Challenge of Change Continues, May 2017
NAEA Interest Groups Roundtable, April 2017
Elevating Art Education Research, April 2017
Get Creative with Youth Art Month!, March 2017
Creative Critical Thinking: Bringing Design Thinking into the Classroom, February 2017
Art Education Journal Connections, February 2017
2017 NAEA National Convention: Get Ready for NYC - No Matter Where You Are!, February 2017
Special Education in the Art Room, January 2017
Discover Digital Museum Resources through the Smithsonian Learning Lab, January 2017
Mindfulness, Creativity, and Art Education, January 2017
Beyond the Paper Prototype: Teaching Design for Grades 7-12, December 20o16
Best Practices in Art Education Technology, December 2016
Art Education Journal Connections, November 2016
Mapping Your Curriculum, October 2016
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards: Opportunities for Your Talented Students, October 2016
Placing Art at the Heart of Literacy Learning, September 2016
Filmmaking in the Art Classroom on a Shoestring Budget, September 2016
Art Teachers as Leaders: How to Talk to Your Principal, August 2016
Building Leadership and Vision For Your National Art Honor Society Chapter, August 2016
START NOW: Pla Your 2017 NAEA Convention Experience in NYC!
The Last Lesson: A Film on the Power of Art Educators to Change Lives, June 2016
Beyond the Art Classroom, May 2016
What is Research? From Gatherer to Cultivator: Making the Most of Data in the Classroom, May 2016
Scaffolding Art Experiences in Preschool and Kindergarten, or How Do You Teach Those Little Guys Anything?, April 2016
Snapshot: Best Practices, April 2016
Explore the 2D, 3D, and Drawing AP Portfolios, March 2016
In Chicago or From Your Art Room: Create YOUR NAEA Convention, March 2016
Snapshot: Best Practices, February 2016
Ready, Set, Let's Go to the Art Museum, February 2016
Making Time for Making Art, January 2016
Going Deeper with Teaching for Artistic Behavior (TAB), January 2016
Essentials of Teaching for Artistic Behavior: A TAB Primer, December 2015
Documenting Student Growth and Assessment, November 2015
Snapshot: Best Practices, October 2015
Research in the Art Room: Stories from Teachers, October 2015
Implementing the New Visual Arts Standards: Revisiting Learning Progressions - Demonstrating Student Growth, September 2015
Visual Journals: Authentic Meaning Making In and Out of the Classroom, September 2015
Exploring the All New Art Standards Toolbox! A Web-Based App for Art Educators, August 2015
Introducing the All New Art Standards Toolbox! A Web-Based App for Art Educators, June 2015
Model Cornerstone Assessments: (MCAs): Sharing Some Results from a Pilot Study, May 2015
Free Online Art Tools: Where the Wild Things Are!, April 2015
The Art of Design in New Orleans! Design Arrives at the 2015 NAEA National Convention, March 2015.
Classroom-based Teacher Research in Art Education, February 2015
Implementing the New Visual Arts Standards: How Secondary Teachers are Implementing the Standards to Support a Comprehensive Art Experience, January 2015
Implementing the New Visual Arts Standards: How Teachers are Using the Unit Design Template to Support a Comprehensive Art Experience, November 2014
Implementing the New Visual Arts Standards: A Resource to Support Instruction Aligned with State Standards, October 2014
Implementing the New Visual Arts Standards: Model Cornerstone Assessments- An Exploration of How the New Standards Support Authentic Assessment Strategies, September 2014
Implementing the New Visual Arts Standards: Art Educator Effectiveness - An Exploration of How the New Standards Support New Teacher Evaluation Systems, August 2014
Implementing the New Visual Arts Standards: Learning Progressions - Demonstrating Student Growth, July 2014
Implementing the New Visual Arts Standards: An Overview of What Art Educators Need to Know, June 2014
Professional Service
Juror, Carteret County Student Art Exhibit, Atlantic Beach, NC, February 2024
Juror, Scholastic Art Awards, Eastern North Carolina Region, January 2020, 2021, 2022
Pilot Participant, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, Standard 6: Student Growth Portfolio Pilot Project, Spring 2014
First Tier Reviewer, National Coalition for Core Arts Standards, March 2013
Resource Tagger, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, HomeBase Program Area, March 2013
Pilot Participant, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, Standard 6: Student Growth Portfolio Pilot Project, February 2013
Member, North Carolina Senate Joint Select Committee on Arts Education, January - November 2008
Member, North Carolina Museum of Art Teacher Advisory Panel, 2007-2008
Member, Teacher Advisory Panel, Scholastic Art Awards, Eastern North Carolina Region, 2007-present
Evaluator, North Carolina Virtual Public School pilot courses, 2007
Chairperson, Teacher Advisory Panel, Scholastic Art Awards, Eastern North Carolina Region, 2008-2009
Member, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Arts Advisory Board, 2006-2009
Evaluator, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Textbook Evaluation Committee, 2006
Member, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Textbook Evaluation Rubric Committee, 2005
Peer Reviewer, Virtual Reality in Education, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, 2004-2006
The National Art Education Association
Development Committee Chair, National Art Education Foundation, 2023- present
Program Coordinator, National Art Education Association Convention, Minneapolis, Minnesota, March 2024
Co-liaison, National Art Education Association Interest Group Committee, July 2022 - present
Trustee, Board of National Art Education Foundation, 2020 - present
Program Coordinator, National Art Education Association Convention, Chicago, Illinois, March 2021
Treasurer, Art and Media Technology Interest Group (formerly AET), 2022-present
Chair, Art Education and Technology (formerly Electronic Media Interest Group), 2018-2022
Trustee Nominee, Board of National Art Education Foundation, 2017
Chair-Elect, Art Education and Technology (formerly Electronic Media Interest Group), 2016-2018
Vice Chair for Best Practices in Technology Education (formerly Vice Chair of Distance Learning), Art Education and Technology (formerly Electronic Media Interest Group), 2009-2016
Writing Team Leader, NAEA Position Statement on Distance Learning in Art Education, 2013-2014
Southeastern Region Vice-President, 2012-2014
Southeastern Region Vice-President-Elect, 2010-2012
Delegate, 2004-2010
Nominee, Secondary Division Director, 2009
Membership Chair, Art Education and Technology (formerly Electronic Media Interest Group), 2008-2009
Treasurer, Art Education and Technology (formerly Electronic Media Interest Group), 2004-2008
Member, Editorial Review Panel, Art Education, Journal of NAEA, 2006-2009
Candidate for Secondary Division Director, 2008
Newsletter Judging Panel, 2006-2008
Distinguished Fellows Chair, February 2021 - January 2023
Awards Chair, 2015 - December 2023
Conference planning committee, 2020 - November 2022
Technology Chair, 2009-2011
Past-President, 2007-2009
President, 2005-2007
President-Elect & Conference planner, 2003-2005
Newsletter Editor, 2001-2003
Journal Editor, 2003
The North Carolina Art Education Association
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2024, April). First Time Attendees Session. National Art Education Association Convention, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2022, October). Ask A Fellow. North Carolina Art Education Association Professional Development Conference, Wilmington, NC.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2022, October). NAEA Connections. North Carolina Art Education Association Professional Development Conference, Wilmington, NC.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2022, July). Interest Group Sessions. National Leadership Conference. National Art Education Association, Park City, Utah.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2022, March). Art Education Technology Pechakucha 2022. National Art Education Association Convention, New York City.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2021, March). Art Education Technology Pechakucha 2021. National Art Education Association Convention, Chicago, IL (Virtual).
Pylypiw, Debra S. and Stone-Danahy, Rebecca A. (2021, March). Best Practices in Using Webinars to Expand Professional Development. National Art Education Association Convention, Chicago, IL [Virtual].
Pylypiw, Debra S. and Stone-Danahy, Rebecca A. (2020, July). Enhance Your State’s Membership Benefits through the NAEA Webinar Series. National Art Education Association National Leadership Conference, Park City, UT [Virtual].
Pylypiw, Debra S. and Stone-Danahy, Rebecca A. (2020, March). NAEA Virtual Art Educators Webinars: Professional Development That Comes to You!. National Art Education Association Convention, Minneapolis, MN.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2020, March). Art Education Technology Pechakucha 2020. National Art Education Association Convention, Minneapolis, MN (Virtual).
Pylypiw, Debra S. and Guenter, Cris. (2020, March). Working with Students Dealing with Trauma and Crisis: Stories from Art Teacher Survivors. National Art Education Association Webinar.
Pylypiw, Debra S. and Stone-Danahy, Rebecca A. (2019, November). Personalize Your PD or PLC with the NAEA Webinar Series. South Carolina Art Education Association Professional Development Conference, Greenville, SC.
Pylypiw, Debra S. and Stone-Danahy, Rebecca A. (2019, November). Best Practices in Using Webinars to Expand Your Professional Development. South Carolina Art Education Association Professional Development Conference, Greenville, SC.
Pylypiw, Debra S. and Stone-Danahy, Rebecca A. (2019, November). Best Practices in Using Webinars to Expand Your Professional Development. Mississippi Art Education Association Professional Development Conference, Online.
Pylypiw, Debra S. and Stone-Danahy, Rebecca A. (2019, November). Technology Tips for Art Educators. North Carolina Art Education Association Professional Development Conference, Raleigh, NC.
Pylypiw, Debra S. (2019, November). All-County Art: Honoring Your BEST Students. North Carolina Art Education Association Professional Development Conference, Raleigh, NC.
Pylypiw, Debra S. and Stone-Danahy, Rebecca A. (2019, November). Best Practices in Using Webinars to Expand Your Professional Development. North Carolina Art Education Association Professional Development Pre-Conference, Raleigh, NC.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2019, June). NAEA Webinars. Western Region Summer Leadership Conference, Kansas City, MO.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2019, March). Art Education Technology Pechakucha 2019. National Art Education Association Convention, Boston, MA.
Pylypiw, Debra S. and Stone-Danahy, Rebecca A, (2019, March). NAEA Virtual Art Educators Webinars: Professional Development That Comes to You!. National Art Education Association Convention, Boston, MA.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2018, November). All-County Art. North Carolina Art Education Association Professional Development Conference, Asheville, NC.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2018, November). Organizational Tips for Teaching. North Carolina Art Education Association Professional Development Conference, Asheville, NC.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2018, November). Museums and Critiques. North Carolina Art Education Association Professional Development Conference, Asheville, NC.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2018, November). Professional Development That Comes to You. North Carolina Art Education Association Professional Development Conference, Asheville, NC.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2018, March). Art Education Technology Pechakucha 2018. National Art Education Association Convention, Seattle, WA.
Pylypiw, Debra S. and Stone-Danahy, Rebecca, (2018, March). NAEA Virtual Art Educators Webinars: Professional Development that Comes to You!. National Art Education Association Convention, Seattle, WA.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2017, October). Museums and Critique. North Carolina Art Education Association Professional Development Conference, Wilmington, NC.
Pylypiw, Debra S. and Stone-Danahy, Rebecca, (2017, October). Organizational Tips for Teaching. North Carolina Art Education Association Professional Development Conference, Wilmington, NC.
Pylypiw, Debra S. and Stone-Danahy, Rebecca, (2017, October). Best Practices in Using Webinars to Expand Professional Development. North Carolina Art Education Association Professional Development Conference, Wilmington, NC.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2017, July). Differentiation. Onslow County Schools Unconference, Swansboro High School, Swansboro, NC.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2017, July). Standards. Onslow County Schools Unconference, Swansboro High School, Swansboro, NC.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2017, March). Art Education Technology Pechakucha. National Art Education Association Convention, New York, NY.
Pylypiw, Debra S. and Stone-Danahy, Rebecca, (2017, March). Share Your teaching Practice: NAEA Virtual Art Educators Webinars. National Art Education Association Convention, New York, NY.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2017, March). Creating Webinars. Creating Communities through Technology in Art Education, preconference for NAEA Convention, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2016, April). All-County Art. Snapshot Best Practices Webinar for NAEA.
Lai, Alice; Pylypiw, Debra S.; Lin, Yen-Ju; Song, Borim; and Yang, Guey Meii, (2016, March). AET Panel Discussion: Teaching Art Online. National Art Education Association Convention, Chicago, IL.
Pylypiw, Debra; Wang, Tingting; Jenkins, KC; Moeller, Krista; Yang, Guey Meii, (2016, March). Art Education Technology Smackdown 2016. National Art Education Association Convention, Chicago, IL.
Pylypiw, Debra; Han, Sandrin; Black, Joanna; Justice, Sean; Browning, Kathy. (2016, March). Art Education Technology: Technology and Research.National Art Education Association Convention, Chicago, IL.
Pylypiw, Debra S.; Stone-Danahy, Rebecca; Inhulsen, Dennis, (2016, March). Share Your teaching Practice: NAEA Virtual Art Educators Webinars. National Art Education Association Convention, Chicago, IL.
Pylypiw, Debra S. and Stone-Danahy, Rebecca, (2016, March). How the New NCCAS Standards were Applied to a Foundational Level Art Course. National Art Education Association Convention, Chicago, IL.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2015, November). Visual Art Journals and Literacy in the Secondary Art Room. North Carolina Art Education Association Professional Development Conference, Asheville, NC.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2015, November). Teaching Visual Arts Online. North Carolina Art Education Association Professional Development Conference, Asheville, NC.
Pylypiw, Debra S. and Gant, Sara, (2015, November). All-County Art - Highlight Your Most Talented Students. North Carolina Art Education Association Professional Development Conference, Asheville, NC.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2015, March). Best Practices in Online Art Education. National Art Education Association Convention, New Orleans, LA.
Harrell, Michelle, Pylypiw, Debra S., and Stone-Danahy, Rebecca, (2015, March). The Design of Online Learning. National Art Education Association Convention, New Orleans, LA.
Pylypiw, Debra S. and Stone-Danahy, Rebecca. (2014, October). How the Digital Revolution is Changing the Face of Arts Education. Keynote, Art Education and Digital Technologies, Virtual World Conference, 2nd Life Virtual Platform.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2014, October). Leadership in Art Education. North Carolina Art Education Association Professional Development Conference, New Bern, NC.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2014, October). NCVPS - Teaching Art Future-Style. North Carolina Art Education Association Professional Development Conference, New Bern, NC.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2014, October). Blogs, Wikis, Nings, and Pings. North Carolina Art Education Association Professional Development Conference, New Bern, NC.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2014, March). Presentation. National Art Education Association Convention, San Diego, CA.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2013, October). What's New at NAEA? Louisiana Art Education Association Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2013, October). Blogs, Wikis, Nings, and Pings. Louisiana Art Education Association Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2013, October). Teaching Art Online. North Carolina Art Education Association Professional Development Conference, Raleigh, NC.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2013, March). Presentation. National Art Education Association Convention, Fort Worth, TX.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2012, November). What's New at NAEA? Florida Art Education Association Conference, St. Petersburg, FL.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2012, November). Blogs, Wikis, Nings, and Pings. Florida Art Education Association Conference, St. Petersburg, FL.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2012, November). Blogs, Wikis, Nings, and Pings. Virginia Art Education Association Conference, Norfolk, VA.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2012, October). What's New at NAEA? South Carolina Art Education Association Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2012, October). Blogs, Wikis, Nings, and Pings. South Carolina Art Education Association Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC.
Harrell, Michelle, Pylypiw, Debra S., and Stone-Danahy, Rebecca, (2012, March). Beyond Partnership: A Museum Distance Learning Community. National Art Education Association Convention, New York, NY.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2012, March). Teaching Art Online - Best Practices for 21st Century Teachers. National Art Education Association Convention, New York, NY.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2011, October). What’s New with NAEA. North Carolina Art Education Association Professional Development Conference, Charlotte, NC.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2011, October). NCVPS - Teaching Art Future-Style. North Carolina Art Education Association Professional Development Conference, Charlotte, NC.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2011, October). Blogs, Wikis, Nings, & Pings. North Carolina Art Education Association Professional Development Conference, Charlotte, NC.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2011, July). Presentation. National Art Education Association Southeastern Region Leadership Conference, Louisville, KY.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2011, June). Presentation. State Virtual School Leadership Alliance Symposium, Online.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2011, March). Teaching Art Online - Best Practices for 21st Century Teachers. National Art Education Association Convention, Seattle, Washington.
Pylypiw, Debra S. and Stone-Danahy, Rebecca, (2011, March). Partnerships of the Future: Connecting the North Carolina Museum of Art and the North Carolina Virtual Public School. National Art Education Association Convention, Seattle, Washington.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2010, Fall). Blogs, Wikis, Nings, and More. North Carolina Art Education Association Professional Development Conference, New Bern, NC.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2010, Fall). NAEA Next: The Full Palate. North Carolina Art Education Association Professional Development Conference, New Bern, NC.
Moncrief, Thomas, Pylypiw, Debra S. and Tewell, Camille, (2010, Fall). Partnerships of the Future: Connecting the Museum of Art and North Carolina Virtual Public School. North Carolina Art Education Association Professional Development Conference, New Bern, NC.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2010, July). Presentation. National Art Education Association Southeastern Region Leadership Conference, Charleston, SC.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2010, April). Teaching Art Courses Online. National Art Education Association Convention, Baltimore, MD.
Moncrief, Thomas and Pylypiw, Debra S. (2010, April). Teaching and Learning Online: Art and Music Courses in the 21st Century. North Carolina Distance Learning Association 2010 Blended Learning Conference, New Bern, NC.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2010, Fall). Presentation. High School Summit, Onslow County Schools, Jacksonville, NC.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2009, Fall). Are You TECH-savvy? North Carolina Art Education Association Staff Development Weekend, Winston-Salem, NC.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2009, April). Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century - Online AP Art History and Undergraduate Art Appreciation. National Art Education Association Convention, Minneapolis, MN.
Moncrief, Thomas and Pylypiw, Debra S. (2009, March). Teaching and Learning Online: Art and Music Courses in the 21st Century. North Carolina: the State of the Arts in 21st Century Education, Raleigh, NC.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2008, Fall). Presentation. North Carolina Art Education Association Staff Development Weekend, Asheville, NC.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2008, March). Turkey: A Bridge Between Two Worlds. National Art Education Association Convention, New Orleans, LA.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2008, March). Teaching Art Appreciation Online. National Art Education Association Convention, New Orleans, LA.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2008, February). Teaching an AP Course Online. North Carolina Department of Public Instruction AP-IB, Winston-Salem, NC.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2007, Fall). Turkey: A Bridge Between Two Worlds. North Carolina Art Education Association Staff Development Weekend, Wilmington, NC.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2007, March). Teaching Art Appreciation Online. National Art Education Association Convention, New York, NY.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2007, March). Art and the Graduation Project - Not Mutually Exclusive. National Art Education Association Convention, New York, NY.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2006, October). Senior Projects: How Does Art Fit In? North Carolina Art Education Association Staff Development Weekend., Winston-Salem, NC.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2006, March). Virtual Reality in the Artroom. National Art Education Association Convention, Chicago, IL.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2003, Fall). Presentation. North Carolina Art Education Association Staff Development Weekend, Greensboro, NC.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2003, July). So You Want to Be an Online Teacher!, Reaching for More in 2004, Onslow County Schools Curriculum Conference, Jacksonville, NC.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2002, Fall). Art Education in the 18th Century: The Grand Tour. North Carolina Art Education Association Staff Development Weekend, Wilmington, NC.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (1997, February). Presentation. North Carolina Art Education Association Region 2 Workshop.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (1994, February). Pysanky Eggs. North Carolina Art Education Association Region 2 Workshop.
Presentations Given
"Just Bead It", Bright Ideas Grant, Grant Writer: Debra S. Pylypiw, 2016
Mary McMullan Grant Recipient, National Art Education Association, Project title: "Applying the New NCCAS Standards as a Foundational Art Course." Grant Writing Team: Debra S. Pylypiw & Rebecca Stone-Danahy, 2014-2015
"DIY Power! Tools for Building Art", Bright Ideas Grant, Grant Writing Team: Debra S. Pylypiw & Brandi Criscitiello
"White Oak High School Graduation Project Phase II", Bright Ideas Grant, Grant Writing Team: Debra S. Pylypiw, Melissa Farney, Barbara Buchanan, Dirk Cline, Kris Stumpf, Suellen Dehart, 2007
"White Oak High School Graduation Project", Bright Ideas Grant, Grant Writing Team: Debra S. Pylypiw, Karen Rose, Kris Stumpf, Melissa Farney, 2006-2007
"Further Developments III", Bright Ideas Grant, Grant Writing Team: Michelle Ditch, Debra S. Pylypiw, 1998-1999
"Further Developments II", Bright Ideas Grant, Grant Writing Team: Tanya Barrett, Michelle Ditch, Debra S. Pylypiw, 1997-1998
"Further Developments", Bright Ideas Grant, Grant Writing Team: Tanya Barrett, Michelle Ditch, Debra S. Pylypiw, 1996-1997
North Carolina Council for the Arts Grant awarded to North Carolina Art Education Association, 2005-2007
Grants Awarded
Senior Class Advisor
Graduation Coordinator
Covey Leadership Team
Sponsor, National Art Honor Society
Former member, Senior Project Advisory Board
Former Department Chair
Former co-chair, Technology Committee
Former member, Building Leadership Team
Former member, High Schools That Work Committee
Assistant Coach, Varsity & Junior Varsity Men’s Soccer, 1998
Art Director/Producer, Spring Musical
white Oak High School leadership
Member, Curriculum Support Team, 2016-2017
Member, Teacher Leadership Committee, 2013-2015, 2016-2017
Onslow County Schools leadership
Swans by the Sea outdoor public sculpture program, Founder and Chair, Seaside Arts Council, June 2021 - present
Visual Arts Representative, Seaside Arts Council, February 2021 - present
Town of Swansboro Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Member, December 2019 - 2022, Vice-Chair, 2022 - 2024, Chair, 2024 - present
Vendor Chair, Board of Directors, Swansboro Festival Committee, Swansboro, NC, 2003-present
President, Swansboro Festival Committee, Swansboro, NC, 2006-2008
Tenor, President (2024 - 2026), Alto, Vice-President (2022 - 2024), Member-at-Large (2019-2022), Secretary (2010?), Board of Directors, Crystal Coast Choral Society, Swansboro, NC
Secretary, Parish Council, St. Mildred's Catholic Church, Swansboro, NC, 2004-2006
Other Leadership Activities
Pylypiw, Debra S., (Summer 2019). Article, RAEA News, the Newsletter of the Retired Art Educators Interest Group of the National Art Education Association
Pylypiw, Debra S., (Winter 2019). Article, NAEA News, the Newsletter of the National Art Education Association
Pylypiw, Debra S., (July 2017). Traveling with Student Groups: Tips for Teacher Leaders. ISBN: 9781387089314
Pylypiw, Debra S., (Winter 2013). Article, NAEA News, the Newsletter of the National Art Education Association
Pylypiw, Debra S., (Fall 2013). Article, NAEA News, the Newsletter of the National Art Education Association
Pylypiw, Debra S., (Spring 2013). Article, NAEA News, the Newsletter of the National Art Education Association
Pylypiw, Debra S., (Winter 2012). Article, NAEA News, the Newsletter of the National Art Education Association
Pylypiw, Debra S., (Fall 2012). Article, NAEA News, the Newsletter of the National Art Education Association
Pylypiw, Debra S., (Spring 2012). Article, NAEA News, the Newsletter of the National Art Education Association
Pylypiw, Debra S., (Fall 2011). Article, NAEA News, the Newsletter of the National Art Education Association
Pylypiw, Debra S., (Fall 2009). Article, NAEA News, the Newsletter of the National Art Education Association
Pylypiw, Debra S., (Fall 2007). Article, By Design, the Newsletter of the North Carolina Art Education Association
Pylypiw, Debra S., (Summer 2007). "The Core Sound Decoy: A Carolina Folk Art Tradition", North Carolina Journal of Visual Culture, North Carolina Art Education Association.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (Summer 2007). Article, By Design, the Newsletter of the North Carolina Art Education Association
Pylypiw, Debra S., (Winter 2007). Article, By Design, the Newsletter of the North Carolina Art Education Association
Pylypiw, Debra S., (Fall 2006). Article, By Design, the Newsletter of the North Carolina Art Education Association
Pylypiw, Debra S., (Summer 2006). Article, By Design, the Newsletter of the North Carolina Art Education Association
Pylypiw, Debra S., (Winter 2006). Article, By Design, the Newsletter of the North Carolina Art Education Association
Pylypiw, Debra S., (Fall 2005). Article, By Design, the Newsletter of the North Carolina Art Education Association
Pylypiw, Debra S., (Summer 2005). Article, By Design, the Newsletter of the North Carolina Art Education Association
Pylypiw, Debra S., (Winter 2005). Article, By Design, the Newsletter of the North Carolina Art Education Association
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2005). Web Author for Companion Website for Art Appreciation Textbook, Making and Meaning of Art, http://wps.prenhall.com/hss_adams_makingmeaning_1/
Pylypiw, Debra S., (2004). "A Low Cost Virtual Reality Lab Solution: A Student Test Lab", VR in the Schools, Vol. 5 (1).
Pylypiw, Debra S., (Fall 2004). Article, By Design, the Newsletter of the North Carolina Art Education Association
Pylypiw, Debra S., (Summer 2004). Article, By Design, the Newsletter of the North Carolina Art Education Association
Pylypiw, Debra S., (Winter 2004). Article, By Design, the Newsletter of the North Carolina Art Education Association
Pylypiw, Debra S., (Fall 2003). Article, By Design, the Newsletter of the North Carolina Art Education Association
Pylypiw, Debra S., (Summer 2003). Article, By Design, the Newsletter of the North Carolina Art Education Association
Pylypiw, Debra S., (Spring 2003). "Dave the Potter", North Carolina Journal of Visual Culture, North Carolina Art Education Association.
Pylypiw, Debra S., (Winter 2003). Article, By Design, the Newsletter of the North Carolina Art Education Association
Pylypiw, Debra S., (Fall 2002). Article, By Design, the Newsletter of the North Carolina Art Education Association, Fall 2002
Pylypiw, Debra S., (Summer 2002). Article, By Design, the Newsletter of the North Carolina Art Education Association, Summer 2002
Pylypiw, Debra S., (Winter 2002). Article, By Design, the Newsletter of the North Carolina Art Education Association, Winter, 2002
Pylypiw, Debra S., (Fall 2001). Article, By Design, the Newsletter of the North Carolina Art Education Association, Fall 2001
Pylypiw, Debra S., (Summer 2001). Article, By Design, the Newsletter of the North Carolina Art Education Association, Summer 2001
Pylypiw, Debra S., (Winter 2001). Article, By Design, the Newsletter of the North Carolina Art Education Association, Winter 2001