Rebecca Bullen, Principal, Elected to the Arts Schools Network Board of Directors

Rebecca Bullen, Perpich Arts High School Principal

September 17, 2024

Rebecca Bullen, Perpich Arts High School Principal, was recently recommended for election to the Arts Schools Network (ASN) Board of Directors. The ASN Governance Committee recommended five nominees for election to the ASN Board of Directors for a three-year term per the bylaws, from October, 2024 to October, 2027. The ASN Board unanimously voted to accept all nominees. Rebecca and the others will begin their term at the ASN Annual Conference in October.

“I am honored to have been selected for the Arts Schools Network Board of Directors,” said Bullen. “I have been a member of ASN for over 10 years and look forward to further supporting the organization’s mission and vision, and serving as an ambassador for the great work they are doing.”

Rebecca Bullen has worked with Perpich Center for Arts Education since 2010. Her positions have included media arts teacher, arts education specialist, and during the 2013-14 school year, she worked with Crosswinds Arts and Science School to develop its visual and media arts program. She most recently served as Chair of the Studio Arts Department and High School Assistant Principal. Bullen started as High School Principal in 2023. An active artist and educator, Rebecca has presented at local and national conferences including Arts Educators of Minnesota, Arts Schools Network, TIES, the Religious Educators Association, and the National Arts Educators Conference. Bullen is a member of the inaugural 2021-2022 Class of Minnesota ASCD (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development) Emerging Leaders. She was awarded the Arts & Cultural Education Leadership Certificate by Arts Schools Network and Creative Generation during the Arts Schools Network Annual Conference in October, 2022. As a media artist, in addition to artist residencies in MN K-12 schools, she worked for 7 years at MN Public Television (TPT) as a producer. Rebecca has an Associate Degree from Russell Sage College, NY; a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design; a K-12 Visual Arts Licensure from Concordia University, St. Paul; a Master of Leadership in Education; and PK-12 Administrative Certification from the University of Minnesota.

Arts Schools Network is a non-profit association founded in 1981 with a mission to inspire emerging and seasoned leaders in K-16 arts schools by providing quality resources, support, and networking opportunities to elevate their institutions. Arts school leaders have unique, contextual needs for professional development specific to school-type and job. By convening with peers and representatives from relevant industries, the members collectively create tomorrow’s artists and patrons. The organization’s vision is to empower leaders of arts schools by connecting them regionally, nationally, and internationally to raise the quality, profile, and success of the students whom they serve. ASN has provided communications, programs, services, and events to support arts schools leaders for more than 30 years. The members represent art leaders, schools, and organizations from around the country. They share experiences and expertise in such areas as planning, facilities, finance and fundraising, admissions and recruitment, teacher training, arts integration, community and parent relations, evaluation, career development, and much more. Read more about the ASN Board of Directors here.