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Jamie Schorsch

​Regional Director
​Jamie Schorsch

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The Southwest Region of OAEA is led by Regional Director Jamie Schorsch, alongside Co-Regional Directors Elect Amy Jo Combs and Zanna Ferree, who are dedicated to leading their fellow art educators toward an era of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. With a shared passion for art education and a vision that celebrates both tradition and transformation, they hope to build a thriving community where educators feel supported, inspired, and empowered. Jamie’s leadership sets the stage for dynamic initiatives, while Amy Jo and Zanna bring fresh energy and ideas to elevate professional development, student engagement, and advocacy for the arts. Together, they are ensuring that the Southwest Region becomes a beacon of creativity, connection, and impact for art educators and students alike.

Southwest Co-Regional Directors Elect

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Southwest Board Members

Southwest Regional Board
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​Regional Board Directory

Co-Regional Directors
Jamie Schorsch
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Co-Regional Directors Elect 
Amy Jo Combs
Zanna Ferree

PR/Advocacy Chair
Chris Walters

Co-Regional Events Coordinator
​Zanna Ferree
Susan Lawrence

Newsletter Editor
Alyssa McRoberts

Membership Chair
Melissa Kautz

Co- Regional YAM/YPAE Chairs
Erica Kenny
Karlie Flowers

Regional High School Exhibit Chair 
​Jamie Schorsch 

Regional Awards Coordinator
Kate Rowekamp

Historian
Mary Sala

Student Representatives
Ellen Long: Miami University 
Hal Loomis: Miami University
Madison Taylor: Mount St. Joseph University


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OAEA Region Map
Counties Covered in Southwest                                  
  • Butler
  • Warren
  • Hamilton
  • Clinton
  • Clermont
  • Highland
  • Brown
  • Adams

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  • Home
  • About OAEA
    • Membership
    • Professional Development >
      • Summer Symposium
      • Annual Conference >
        • 2025 Conference
        • Conference Marketing
      • Writing Professional Development Goals
      • Earning PDUs
      • Ohio's Four-Tiered Licensure Structure
      • Earning Graduate Credit for Leadership
      • Ohio Arts Council
    • Organizational Resources >
      • OAEA Financial Statements
      • Minutes
    • President's Page
    • OAEA Calendar
    • Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
    • OAEA Digital Directory
    • Regions >
      • Central
      • North Central
      • Northeast
      • Northwest
      • Southeast
      • Southwest
      • East
      • West
    • Divisions >
      • Elementary
      • Middle School
      • Secondary
      • Higher Ed
      • Emeritus
      • Museum
      • PreService
    • PR & Advocacy >
      • Advocacy Toolkit
      • State Legislation
      • Teacher Evaluations
      • Information about NAEA
    • Awards >
      • OAEA Award Winners
      • Nominations & Submissions Timeline
      • Art Educator of the Year Criteria
      • Art Educator of the Year
    • Distinguished Fellows >
      • Fellow Connections
      • Robart Memorial Fund
    • Special Interest Groups >
      • TAB/ Choice Interest Group Blog
      • ASE Ohio
    • Communications >
      • Ohio ARTline >
        • ARTline Archives
  • Exhibitions
    • Youth Art Month
    • YAM Flag & Graphic Design
    • Emerging Artists High School Show
    • Jerry Tollifson Art Criticism Open
    • Annual Statehouse Exhibit
    • Ohio House of Representatives Show
    • Governor's Youth Art Exhibition
  • Join OAEA
    • Member Benefits
    • Update Membership Profile
    • Circa Society and Awards
    • Affiliate Membership
    • Lifetime Membership
  • Foundation
    • Classroom Incentive Grant
    • Teacher Enrichment Grant
    • Research Grant Program
    • Scholarships
  • Contact Us
  • OAEA Marketing
    • OAEA Marketing Information
  • Regions