
Jess Pilya

Hi I'm Ms. Pilya!
Bachelor of Art Education
Minor in Animal Sciences
I was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. In 2019 I graduated from Olentangy Liberty High School. During my high school experience I developed a deep love for ceramics!
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My love for ceramics developed a desire to teach, by engaging with failure, practice, and an open mind. I found that ceramics gave me a plethora of skills I carry for life. I shifted my major to Art Education and have felt a deep belonging ever since! I graduated from The Ohio State University in May of 2024.​
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As an educator I ask my students to participate in slow, mindful practice. We will never learn unless we try, what once seems impossible opens to door for innovation. Art is a universal language and by persisting in the acquisition of our creative and curious nature we can learn a lot about ourselves and the world around us!
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