Diane Negrotto Spearman

Background

Spearman, Diane Negrotto was born on November 22, 1949 in New Orleans. Daughter of Allen Jules and Constance Lenora (Hinkel) Negrotto.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Art Education, Louisiana State University, 1971; Master of Arts in Art Education, Louisiana State University, 1991; Educated Special Education, Louisiana State University, 1994.

Career

Art teacher, E. Baton Rouge (Louisiana) Schools, 1971-1972; art teacher, E. Baton Rouge (Louisiana) Schools, 1973-1978; art teacher, E. Baton Rouge (Louisiana) Schools, 1981-1983; special education art teacher, E. Baton Rouge (Louisiana) Schools, 1990-1995. Presenter state conferences gifted and special education, Baton Rouge, 1985, 94. Member commission to write art education curriculum Holmes Program Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 1988, supervisor student teachers, 1992-1996, consultant art and special education, 1991-1996.

Achievements

• Diane Negrotto Spearman has been listed as a noteworthy Art/special education educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Leadership positions Cub Scouts Pack 37, Boy Scouts Troop 478, Boy Scouts American, 1982-1995. Scoutmaster Troop 93 (handicapped boys), Baton Rouge, 1992-1996. Member National Art Education Association, Louisiana Art Education Association, Council for Exceptional Children, Arts Council Greater Baton Rouge (arts in education committee 1988-1991), American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 288, New Orleans.

Interests

• Avocations: my children's ball games, travel, flower arranging, art galleries.

Connections

Married Joe Dalton Spearman, June 26, 1971. Children Brett Dalton, Eric Clayton, Scott Brandon.

Father:

Allen Jules Negrotto

Mother:

Constance Lenora (Hinkel) Negrotto

Spouse:

Joe Dalton Spearman