Jana Jansen is being recognized for our Employee of the Year award for exemplifying the Core Value of Collaboration. Jana is the Yearbook, graphic design and photography teacher in the Oak Harbor High School Career Technical Education (CTE) department.
Jana is the kind of educator who makes an entire school community stronger. Her impact expands well beyond her own classes. She consistently brings people together by supporting colleagues with art shows, AP submissions, and contests, while also leading major efforts like yearbook, SkillsUSA, and student leadership. Her students also create most of the content featured on the school's social media channels to help share stories about the important work being done at Oak Harbor High School for students. Jana freely shares her time, talents, and organizational expertise to elevate the work of others, often shining a spotlight on fellow teachers and students beyond her own program.