Ian Torney Honored at the National Art Education Association Convention

Ian Torney has been honored as the National Art Education Association Eastern Region Secondary School Art Educator of the Year in 2026.  See a few images from the Awards Ceremony at the NAEA Convention that was in Chicago March 5th/6th/7th 2026.

With NAEA President Amy Pfeiler-Wunder and Eastern Region Vice President Kristi Oliver at the Eastern Awards Ceremony.

Presenting at Secondary School Slam alongside Secondary School Educators from the Pacific, Southeastern, and Western Regions and the National Secondary School Educator of the Year.

At the NAEA National Awards Ceremony with the Secondary School Art Educators of the Year 2026.

Honored at the National Awards Ceremony by Secondary Division Director Robin Brewer.