Jennifer “Jen” Ferrari (M.Ed., M.A.) is a celebrated educator and leading voice in choice-based art education. Based in Massachusetts, Jen partners with young artists to develop student-centered curricula rooted in learner-directed creative exploration. Her classroom expertise informs her work as a researcher and author, focusing on the intersection of Teaching for Artistic Behavior (TAB), inquiry-based curriculum design, and authentic assessment practices.

As a former president and current advisory board member of Teaching for Artistic Behavior, Inc., and co-host of the TAB Storytellers podcast, Jen advances the field through national advocacy and mentorship. Her insights have been featured in SchoolArts magazine and the Art Education Journal, and her debut co-authored book, "What Artists Do: TAB Pedagogy and Practice for K-12 Choice-Based Art Classes" (Teachers College Press, 2026), offers a deep dive into best practices for the contemporary art room for educators at all stages of their careers.

A 2025 Massachusetts State Teacher of the Year finalist and the 2023 Massachusetts Art Educator of the Year, Jen passionately continues to shape the future of visual arts education.