About the Author

Abby Schukei

My name is Abby Schukei, and I currently teach 7th and 8th-grade art in Omaha, Nebraska. I graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2012 and have experience teaching in the K-12 setting ever since. In my classroom, I focus on creating meaningful experiences for my students by constructing from the world around us. Technology integration, computational thinking skills, and innovation play a huge role in the way I shape my classroom. Each day I strive to create, explore, and discover significant experiences that will go beyond the art room walls. When not teaching art, I love exploring the great outdoors, making art, and tie-dying. I love being part of the AOEU team, as there is nothing better than working with art teachers and helping provide ways for them to grow!

Professional Achievements:

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Bachelor’s Degree (2012)

University of Nebraska-Kearney Master’s Degree (2015)

The Art of Education University Master’s Degree (2020)

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illustrated portraits of women
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10 Women Illustrators You Need to Know

March is Women’s History Month, and there’s no better way to celebrate than to share the artwork of some amazing...
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A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Ceramic Candles in the Art Room

Creating with clay continues to be a crowd favorite among students. One of the even more intriguing things about ceramics...
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the book 'the art of the con' and pens
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How to Steal Students’ Attention with Art Heists and Forgeries

The world of art theft, heists, and cons is fascinating. These stories of crime don’t only fascinate art lovers; they...
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color spectrum puzzle
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6 Games Perfect for the Art Room

In every art room, some students naturally work more quickly than others. However, the speed of students working doesn’t necessarily...
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clay extruder mounted on a wall
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6 Ways to Use a Clay Extruder

Many art room tools aren’t absolutely necessary, but they can make for a better creating experience. Whether the tool saves...
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Empty Art Classroom In Elementary School With Chairs Stacked On Tables
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What Art Teachers Have Learned from Teaching in 2020

If you could choose one word to describe 2020, what would it be? From chaotic to stressful, there are several...
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Color Palette Guide Isolated on White Background. Sample Colors Catalogue.
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Introducing Students to the Sensory Experience of Synesthesia

There’s no question that art activates our human senses. Research shows the art experience is much more than visual. Whether...
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Glue Bottles
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Things I Never Thought I’d Miss, but I Do

If there’s one thing we’ve learned from 2020, it’s to expect the unexpected. Most of us never envisioned early school...
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Color Palette Guide Isolated on White Background. Sample Colors Catalogue.
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What You Need to Understand About Generation Z Students

Each new generation of students we teach requires different teaching and learning strategies. Unfortunately, our pre-service education experience likely did...
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crayons
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7 Choose Your Own Project Activities to Download Right Now

It’s easy to see; students don’t work at the same pace in the art room. Most classes have students who...
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How to Use Your Traditional Curriculum Digitally

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced educators to use technology in new ways. Whether you are a novice or tech-savvy teacher,...
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rainbow art
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5 Activities to Energize and Engage Students

There comes a time of year where our students seem like they are more on edge, or they become a...
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