Arts Education Awards 2025
Katie Gillard, Judy Rosenthal Fuentes, Paige Catalina, Pat Roberts, Jamin London Tinsel, Sara Bailey, and Shannon Johnson, the 2025 Arts Education Award Winners
Jamin London Tinsel
OREGON ART EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
Grant High School, Portland Public Schools
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Judy Rosenthal Fuentes
MIDDLE LEVEL ART EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
Sisters Middle School, Sisters School District
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Paige Catalina
ELEMENTARY LEVEL ART EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
Sisters Elementary School, Sisters School District
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Sara Bailey
NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETY ADVISOR OF THE YEAR
North Marion High School, North Marion School District
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Pat Roberts
RETIRED ART EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
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Katie Gillard
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE INSIDE THE PROFESSION
Beaverton High School, Beaverton School District
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Shannon Johnson
OUTSTANDING SERVICE OUTSIDE THE PROFESSION AWARD
OAEA Awards Process
The Oregon Art Education Association administers a professional awards program to recognize and highlight excellence in the many outstanding individuals, associations, and programs devoted to furthering art education in our state.
Following the standards and procedures set forth by the National Art Education Association, OAEA’s purpose is:
to focus professional attention on quality art education and exemplary art educators;
to increase public awareness of the importance of quality art education;
to set standards for quality art education and show how they can be achieved;
to provide tangible recognition of achievement, earn respect of colleagues, and enhance professional opportunities for NAEA / OAEA members.