About JSA
JSA is a nonprofit arts academy within Jackson High School in Jackson Township, Ohio. Established in 2001, JSA offers specialized curriculum, experiential learning, competition, and community service opportunities to talented students in grades 9 through 12. Students may submit an application for acceptance to JSA during grade 8.
In addition to a rigorous academic curriculum, JSA students are offered experiential learning in Instrumental Music, Vocal Music, Visual Art, Theatre, and Dance. Each student ultimately selects a concentration.
During the senior year of study, students complete a Capstone Project that illustrates learning outcomes within the concentration they have selected. The positive results of this program have been immeasurable.
Meet the Team
Our staff is highly educated and experienced in the academic and arts worlds. With a dedication to excellence and a love for talented creatives, the JSA team is the heart of this exceptional program.
Dance
Mrs. Cassie Muller | Ms. Calista Ring
Mrs. Molly Weidig
Instrumental Music
Mr. David Gleason | Mr. Joseph Carlson
Mr. Neil Lantry | Mr. Samuel Koogle
Vocal Music
Mr. Scott Eversdyke | Mrs. Jennifer Vaughn
Mr. Benjamin Wykoff
Theatre
Visual Art
Ms. Lisa Ayres | Mrs. Sara Andes
Mr. Russell Suhy | Mr. Joe Piotrowski
JCPA
Mr. Ryan Lucas | Mr. John Coyne
English
Mrs. Ryann Despot | Mrs. Mary Margaret Pamer
Mrs. Diana Rankin
History
Mr. Seth Macura | Ms. Lydia Merry