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135 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine J anet M. Wilson always had a gift for art, but was unsure how to go about her passion. Her neighbor, Don Lord, was a professional artist and gave her the inspiration she needed to be a confident artist. Ms. Wilson’s father, JohnWilson, also held a love for drawing and he taught her about art. Her mother, Agnes Wilson, was a science and English teacher of 46 years. With this support system, Ms. Wilson followed her dream of pursuing art, and in 1978, she received a BS in art education from Edinboro University. Ms. Wilson began her career in education with the City of Erie, Pennsylvania, school district as a substitute teacher from 1979 to 1986. In 1987, she was a substitute contract art teacher, which led into her full time position as an art teacher, which she performed for 24 years until 2012. Ms. Wilson thrived in her position and wanted to teach her students what she knew and learned. Most of all, Ms. Wilson wanted to be a good example for her students. Prior to launching her art education career, Ms. Wilson worked as an arts and crafts supervisor at the Erie YMCA and was assistant director and camp counselor at the Dr. G. Barber Center. In addition to teaching, Ms. Wilson has focused on her own art and has been featured in multiple group shows. She was featured in the Kaye Mona Kang Art Show in April 2019, Dr. & Mrs. Robert Guelcher Art Show every year from 2012 to 2017, and Jury Show and Printmaking Show at Edinboro University in the late 1970s. Ms. Wilson was also featured at the National Gallery of Art Teacher Institute in 2008 in “Dutch Art in the Golden Age.” For her accomplishments in education, Ms. Wilson was named McKinley Elementary Teacher of the Year in 1989. She called this award the proudest moment of her career. Ms. Wilson is a member of the National Education Association, Pennsylvania Art Education Association, National Art Education Association, Pennsylvania State Education Association, and Erie Education Association. She is also a member of the coveted Erie Art Museum, which features a collection of more than 8,000 objects and includes American ceramics, Tibetan paintings, Indian bronzes, photography, and comic book art. JANET M. WILSON, BS ART EDUCATOR City of Erie School District Erie, PA EDUCATION