Benjamin Logan art teacher Jennifer Davis has been selected into the Distinguished Fellows of the Ohio Art Education Association (OAEA), a prestigious position reserved for OAEA members who have made long-term, marked contributions to the association and the advancement of art education at the regional, divisional, local, state, and national levels. Mrs. Davis is about to begin her 30th year of service at Benjamin Logan Schools.
Jennifer has been a member of OAEA since 2007 and has garnered several accolades throughout her career, including being recognized as an Outstanding Art Educator by OAEA in 2018. In 2019, she was named Middle School Educator of the Year in the NAEA Western Region by the National Art Education Association.
Her dedication to art education is evident through her consistent participation as a presenter at the annual juried OAEA conference and the NAEA conference. Jennifer’s commitment to securing grants has significantly enhanced her students’ opportunities, enabling them to engage in a richer and more diverse art education experience.
Additionally, Jennifer has made extra efforts to showcase her students’ artwork through OAEA art shows and the state-sponsored Governor’s Show, ensuring their talents are recognized and celebrated.
Jennifer will be formally inducted into the Distinguished Fellows at the OAEA Conference Awards Ceremony on the evening of November 8, 2024, at the Kalahari Convention Center in Sandusky.
Director of Administrative Services, Sally Stolly, of Benjamin Logan Schools expressed great pride in Davis’s accomplishment, stating, “Jennifer Davis exemplifies the excellence and dedication we strive for at Benjamin Logan High School. Her recognition as a 2024 OAEA Distinguished Fellow is a well-deserved honor that reflects her tireless work and positive impact on our students and the art education community.”
TeachArtsOhio resident artist Duarte Brown shared, “Jennifer consistently goes above and beyond, putting 100% effort into preparation and training. She is deeply attuned to the current educational and social-emotional needs of students and peers. Encountering Jennifer inspires and compels others to bring their very best to every learning situation.”
