Distinguished Fellows

The Ohio Art Education Association’s (OAEA) Distinguished Fellow is a prestigious position bestowed upon members of the Association. These OAEA members have made long term, marked contributions to the Association and to the advancement of art education at the regional, divisional, local, state and national levels.
The title of being a Distinguished Fellow is not subject to revocation. Being named a Distinguished Fellow is viewed as a way to additionally honor art educators for exceptional professional service. With this title/position it provides for a fellow to continue to participate and contribute to the workings of the OAEA.

Upon request, the OAEA Distinguished Fellow’s responsibilities may include:

To serve as an advisory committee for policy questions/revisions that relate to the history and continuity of the goals of the Association
To provide motivation and guidance for emerging leaders.
To serve on special committees of the OAEA.
To help to maintain the OAEA in a positive light.

Criteria for nomination consideration are:

The OAEA member must have been an active member of the OAEA for at least eight (8) continuous years prior to nomination.
Must maintain membership in the association for voting rights and privileges.

Final Acceptance will be based on:

Nominee’s accomplishments
Significance of overall contribution to art education and the Association
Number of points received in the criteria point system

Points are awarded based on the criteria such as:

State-level OAEA leadership and Regional OAEA leadership.
Leadership in related Art/Art Education Professional Associations.
OAEA Conference, Conference presentations or symposia leadership.
OAEA editorial service, publications, and exhibitions.
National Art Education Association (NAEA) service and leadership.
Leadership and service.

OAEA Distinguished Fellows Officers and Contacts

Chair
Laura Tawil
Lakewood, OH
Questions? Contact fellows@ohioarted.com

Secretary
Georgann M. Blair
35217 Jason Drive, North Ridgeville, Ohio, 44039
440-452-7388
georgann.blair@gmail.com

OAEA Foundation President
Suzanne Mitolo
216 Monteray Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45419
937-681-9304
Foundation@ohioarted.com
Suzanne.mitolo@att.net

Web Liaison (Fellow Connections Blog)
Donna Collins
16302 Laurel Hill Road, Glenford, OH 43739
donna.collins40@gmail.com

Review Committee Chair
Susan Ayers
6804 Wembley Circle, Centerville, OH 45459
937-307-2199
msmeayers@yahoo.com

2023 Symposium Co-Chairs
Juli Dorff
156 Chestnut Street, Kent, OH 44240
330-554-2770

Linda Hoeptner-Poling
1173 Housley Road, Stow, OH 44224
330-808-1178
symposium@ohioarted.com

Distinguished Fellows Conference Contact
Matt Young
5201 Brand Road, Dublin, OH 43017
614-565-2296
conferencecoor@ohioarted.com

OAEA Distinguished Fellows Roster

Barrie S. Archer
Susan Ayers
Carrie Barnett
Lynda Berman
Georgann Blair
Jan Brasier*
Dr. Dennis Cannon
Donna S. Collins
Donna Cornwell
Edie Davidson
Dr. Maryl Fletcher DeJong*
Sherrie Dennis
Juliann Dorff
Dr. Jan S. Fedorenko
Beverly Finkel
Judy Flamik
Monte E. Garrabrant*
Dr. Mary Golubieski
Mary Weimer Green
Dr. Doris Guay
Dr. David Guip
Michele Hamsher
Adrian Vance Hawk
Elizabeth Ritari Harris
Sarah Danner Hebdo
Amelia C. Joynes
Jonathan Juravich
Judy Kahle
Sandra Kight
Leslie Koelsch Carson
Louis Koenig*
Susan Ruttle Lawrence
Dr. Julia A. Lindsey
George Liston

Sherri Love
Jean Elayne Lowe
Marge Hilliard-Leberecht
Dr. Nancy MacGregor
Dr. Jill Markey
James Mateer*
Joan Maxwell
Doris McEwen
Dr. John Michael*
Suzanne Mitolo
Sandra Noble
Dr. Linda Hoeptner Poling
Dr. Gordon Plummer*
Kurt F. Reichert
Pandy Reiser*
Randall Robart*
Janet A. Roberts*
Daniel B. Robinson
Martin Russell*
Melissa Sand
Dr. Connie M. Schalinske
H. Norman Schnepf*
Tim Shuckerow
Bobbi Jo Smith
Dr. Frank Susi
Alice B. Tavani
Laura Tawil
Diane Thorpe
Jerry Tollifson*
Nancy A. Vogel
Dr. Susan Witten
Dr. Foster Wygant*
Matt Young
Dr. Mary Zahner

*Deceased

The OAEA Distinguished Fellows annually fundraise to support
the Ohio Art Education Foundation scholarship program.