Ambassador

Rebecca Wilkinson is the 3D Studio Visual Arts & Advanced Placement educator at Wells APAC, where she creatively utilizes a variety of materials—including ceramics, cardboard, metals, and recycled objects—to inspire and engage students. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Belhaven College and a Master’s in Art Therapy from the University of Illinois at Chicago. With 24 years of experience in public school, Rebecca is a National Board Certified Teacher. Her art therapy background significantly shapes her teaching practice, as she believes in providing arts education access to all children to help them process and share their stories. As President-Elect of the Mississippi Art Education Association, Rebecca is dedicated to creating professional development and networking opportunities for art teachers across the state. She is also active in the National Art Education Association, where she participates in leadership programming and presents at national conferences. Rebecca's contributions extend to serving on the Friends of the International Ballet board and leading the city dance visual art program. She was a co-chair for the 2017 Mississippi College and Career-Readiness Standards for the Visual Arts Steering Committee and has been a member of the Mississippi Artist Roster for the Mississippi Arts Commission.