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.
The OAEA Distinguished Fellows’ responsibilities may include:
  • Serving as an advisory committee for policy questions/revisions that relate to the history and continuity of the goals of the Association.
  • ​Providing motivation and guidance for emerging leaders.
  • Serving on special committees of the OAEA, such as the Randy Robart Inspiration Award.
  • Helping to maintain the OAEA in a positive light.
  • Fundraising to support the Ohio Art Education Foundation.

To learn more about the Distinguished Fellows,
​check out the Fellow Connections Blog:
Ohio Art Education Association - Fellow Connections

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.
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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.​​
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OAEA Distinguished Fellows Officers and Contacts

Chair  
Juli Dorff
156 Chestnut Street, Kent, OH   44240
[email protected] 

Secretary  
Alice Tavani
3805 LeFevre Drive, Kettering, OH  45429
[email protected] 

OAEA Foundation President
Suzanne Mitolo
216 Monteray Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45419
[email protected] 
[email protected]

Web Liaison (Fellow Connections Blog)
Donna Collins
16302 Laurel Hill Road, Glenford, OH 43739
[email protected]

2024 Symposium Chair 
Suzanne Mitolo
216 Monteray Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45419
[email protected]

​Distinguished Fellows Conference Contact  
Matt Young
5201 Brand Road, Dublin, OH   43017
[email protected]​

Review Committee
Adrian Hawk
Sarah Hebdo
Alice Tavani
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
Jennifer E. Davis
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
Lindsay A. Gustafson
Mary Haas
Michele Hamsher
Adrian Vance Hawk
Elizabeth Ritari Harris
Sarah Danner Hebdo
Amelia C. Joynes
Jonathan Juravich
Judy Kahle
Michaelann Kelley
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
Dawn Norris
​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
Cathy Sweny
Alice B. Tavani
Laura Tawil
Jennifer Thompson
Diane Thorpe
Jerry Tollifson*
Nancy A. Vogel
Dr. Susan Witten
Dr. Foster Wygant*
Matt Young
Dr. Mary Zahner


*Deceased

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