National Art Contest 2007 Winners

The National Center for Culturally Responsive Education Systems (NCCRESt) is pleased to announce the following winners of our 2007 National Art Contest.

Overall Champion: $300 and trip for two to Washington, D.C.

Tannia Cortez
San Luis, AZ

"I am comparing the world where I believe to live in. to the world where I wish I could exist. I am expressing the need to respect and appreciate diversity in school to create unity in a learning environment"

Age Group Winners: $200 and plaque

Kindergarten through 4th grade
Joanne Wang
Plainsboro, NJ

"We Play together"

5th through 8th grade
Dylan Bozic
Cimora, VA

"A Happy lunch room scene with different kinds of special kids and regular teens. Everyone is getting along and helping others"

9th through 12th grade
Jon Rosario
Burbank, CA

"The Art work shows an idea classroom
one where there is no discrimination and
where diversity, tolerance and community
are celebrated"

Adult
Dara Sharapan
Scottsdale, AZ

"I’ve Designed a poster that displays a safe & Happy school with big open arms to accept each & every child. Around the edges are qualities that make school a happy safe place"