The Maryland art education community is celebrating Rachel McGrain, Executive Director of Arts Education in Maryland Schools, who has been recognized with the Distinguished Service Outside the Profession Award to be presented at the National Art Education Association (NAEA) Convention this week.
The award honors individuals who have made a profound impact on arts education beyond the traditional classroom setting. McGrain’s leadership in advocating for equitable arts education policies and resources across Maryland has earned her this prestigious national recognition.
AEMS extends our deepest gratitude to the Maryland Art Education Association (MAEA) for nominating Rachel for this well-deserved honor. Her tireless work in supporting arts educators and ensuring that every Maryland student has access to high-quality arts education is truly inspiring.
McGrain is not the only Marylander being celebrated at the NAEA Convention in Louisville. Several Maryland art educators have also received national honors for their exceptional contributions to the field:
Pam Ehrenreich – National Secondary Art Educator
Erica Hamilton – National Outstanding Art Honor Society Sponsor & Maryland Art Educator of the Year
Pamela Harris Lawton – National Higher Education Art Educator & NAEA Distinguished Fellow
Lisa Hochtritt – NAEA Distinguished Fellow
Raine Valentine – National Middle Level Educator
These recognitions highlight the outstanding commitment of Maryland’s arts educators in fostering creativity, innovation, and student success through the arts.
AEMS congratulates Rachel McGrain and all the award recipients for their achievements and their continued dedication to advancing arts education in Maryland and beyond.
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