Brenda Foreman taught drawing, painting, and jewelry/fiber classes for 32 years. During her teaching career, she accepted art commissions and participated in three art invitationals, was a member of the Bexley Area Art Guild, won an Honorable Mention for a drawing, and took second place in painting. Brenda exhibited artwork in the Artist as Teacher, Teacher as Artist exhibition. Other accolades include Ashland Oil Nominee and Outstanding Art Teacher (OAEA). She was awarded Outstanding Young Woman of America and Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers. At a local school district, Brenda held leadership positions of secretary, election chair, and building representative for 29 years. She also represented her local school district at the OEA Representative Assembly for 25 years and was elected by her peers to be an Ohio delegate to the NEA Convention for 22 years. At the state level in Ohio, she served as convention chair.