Sharon possesses wonderful qualities of dedication and professionalism in the field of art education. She designed and teaches an exceptional high school course. Art for Public Places that has been incredibly successful. As a result of this class, the high school halls are adorned with phenomenal murals.

John is an active member of PAEA, currently a regional representative. He has attended numerous conferences, workshops and leadership training sessions. He recently won the 2000 International Sculpture Center Award for Outstanding K-12 Art Teacher. John is passionate in his feelings toward his profession, his own artwork, and of teaching that knowledge to his students.

John, and his co-sponsor, Sharon Wall, through the National Art Honor Society in the Altoona School District, has provided the opportunities for the students to expand their horizons. Activities that occur throughout the year include: Annual Candle Light Induction Ceremony for new members. Homecoming Queen Candidate, School-wide Spaghetti Dinner Fund-raiser, “Orphan” art sale (unclaimed student work), Candy fund-raiser for Field Trip, Annual Field Trip to an Art Museum or Arty Place, YAM Art Society can certainly be proud of all that John and Sharon have achieved over the years.