Ms. Judy Beckam

 

 

 

Beckham Elementary School is named in honor of Ms. Judy Beckham. Ms. Beckham began her career in education in 1966 as an art teacher in AISD's secondary schools. In 1973, Ms. Beckham was named the district's art consultant. That position was elevated to corrdinator in 1981, and eventually to director in 1988 as the district's art program grew.

Ms. Beckham held numerous offices in porfessional organizations, and served as president of the Arlington Museum of Art. She earned many honors during her career, including being named Outstanding Art Educator, Supercision Division by the National Education Association in 1987. In 1993, she was inducted as a distinguished fellow charter member of the Texas Art Education Association and the 1994 cgarter recipient of the Woman's Legacy Award for Arts in Tarrant County.

We are most proud to be named in honor of Ms. Judy Beckham.