NA NEWS
THE END OF AN ERA:
ELAINE BRODIE | 30 YEARS
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or 30 years, Arts Teacher Elaine Brodie has been a beloved pillar of the Newark Academy Arts Department. Among her numerous contributions to growing the arts at NA, Elaine founded the annual Community
Art Exhibit, a now 20-year tradition; played a pivotal role in the designing of the David Teiger ’47 Gallery for Studio Arts and renovation of the Coraci Performance Hall; coordinated the Artist-in-Residency Program and created the highly-popular “Art of Raku Firing” June Term course. Under Elaine’s 10-year tenure as Arts Chair, NA grew its digital media program to include film as well as photography and added a Technical Theater Director and second choral position. She is also a proud alumni parent of Matthew ’06 and Samuel ’09. As Elaine now heads into retirement, it is clear that her impact on the Arts Department will be felt for years to come.
“It has been my pleasure to count Elaine Brodie as both a friend and colleague since having met her in 1986. During our three years of teaching together at Newark Academy, it became obvious that she was a skilled and motivating instructor able to guide students along their art making journeys. She was warm, helpful and an inspiration to all who interacted with her. It was an honor to teach alongside her and we continue as friends till this day.” — Paul Aspell, Former NA Arts Faculty
“EB and I arrived with the Class of 1982, along with our dear friend Norman Schafler. Throughout her storied career, Elaine has been a tireless worker, a visionary and an exemplar as an employee and a dear friend. Her leadership and involvement throughout the NA community has touched so many lives. If you needed help or a sympathetic ear, Elaine was right there. It was a privilege working with her. Ms. Jacoby and I maintain a close relationship with Elaine and her family. We know she will fill her retirement years with family, passion, grace, joy and art.” — Scott Jacoby, Former NA Director of Theatre Arts 28
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