b'DISTINGUISHED FELLOWS2025Congratulations to the following Outstanding TAEA Members for their nomination and acceptance as a TAEA Distinguished Fellow. Rosalinda ChampionThereisanabsoluteneedforthecomprehensivedevelopmentofa well-educated person in any society and intellectual environment, to the fulfillment of a well-rounded and matured mind. Art is the base for teaching the philosophy and process of creative thinking as well as the sensitivity andrespectforhumandiversitywhicharenecessaryforsuccessful intellectual and social progress. The importance of Art education is not what your mind learns - it is how your heart learns to respond.Julie GallowAs an art educator I am one in a long line of changemakers; Josef Albers who pioneered color theory education and Anni Albers who revolutionized fiber as a fine art medium, OKeefe who paved the way for females artists in higher education, Ringgold who taught at UC San Diego and was a pioneer in art and activism, my father Vince Semary who taught art at all levels and started an after school art program in our community, and all of the TAEA Fellows who have dedicated their passion, time and energy to the advancement of art education. As art educators we are leaders, inspirational figures, advocators for raising awareness, creating opportunities and influencing policies. We fight the good fight. I am proud to be an art educator and to be a member of this incredibly important lineage.Jen Holsinger-RaybournVisual art is an essential part of a well-rounded education. Art education encouragescreativethinking,supportsstudentengagementinall subjects, and provides a safe space for experimentation, problem-solving, and learning through mistakes.'