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Matt Young is committed to student success inside of the classroom and out in the real world. A 1995 graduate of Capital University, Matt has a B.F.A. in Fine Art and a master’s in education. Currently he teaches Ceramics, Sculpture, Jewelry, Computer Graphics, and AP Art. He also serves as the department chairperson, conference coordinator of the Ohio Art Education Association, and Western Region VP Elect. He believes that student success is created through meaningful relationships and connecting artwork to real life experiences. Matt is a noted speaker and has presented at the NAEA Convention, for The Art of Education, and various other educational conferences around the country. In addition, he has written articles for Davis Publications, NAEA, The Art of Education, and the Ohio Department of Education. In the spring of 2025, Matt became an ambassador for the Lowell Milken Center ARTEFFECT Competition. Be sure to check out his website, https://centralartblog.blogspot.com/, for any teacher resources you might want to use.