Molding the Future with Mr. Walker By: Syenna Mayo Bio and Background Information Many have heard of Jason Walker, known to students at SD161 as Mr. Walker, but here is some background information on him. Mr. Walker has been teaching in Flossmoor School District 161 since the 1998-99 school year. Twenty of those years were spent teaching Art at Serena Hills. Starting in the 2018-19 school year Mr. Walker began teaching Art at Parker Jr. High. Mr. Walker grew up in Lansing, Illinois and spent many years living in Chicago. He now resides in Homewood and enjoys living in the community he has spent so many years teaching in. Mr. Walker graduated from Thornwood High School, attended South Suburban College, and graduated from Illinois State University with a degree in Art Education. In 2012 He earned a Master’s Degree from Governor's State University in Sculpture. Mr. Walker is an award-winning Artist and Modeler. He spends much of his free time working on his own art (with an occasional gallery showing) and building and painting models. He is a staff writer for Amazing Figure Modeler magazine and also streams how-to painting and modeling videos online. The rest of the time is spent gaming, going to concerts,and collecting vinyl.
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