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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6 Ways to Use Up Left Behind Artwork

Art teachers don’t waste anything. Our budgets are already limited, and we can’t afford to be anything but resourceful. It’s...
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What to Teach in an Exploratory Art Course

If you teach in the middle school or junior high setting, there are some unique features to the schedule. It’s...
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5 Exciting Ways to Create Texture on Clay

The versatility of clay will continue to be a classroom favorite. Teachers continue to flock toward the medium because of...
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5 Artworks That Depict Love in Unexpected Ways

Love. At first, this might seem like a topic you and your students don’t want to discuss. The last thing...
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4 Unique Ways to Present Clay Test Tiles

The glazing process is one of the most fascinating things about ceramics. There is a great deal of chemistry involved...
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6 Tips to Get Your Students Throwing on the Wheel With Success

The experience of throwing on the wheel is often a scary, exciting, and memorable experience for students. However, not all...
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9 Annoying Things People Say When They Find Out You’re an Art Teacher

Teaching art is awesome. Most likely, if we weren’t teaching this subject, we wouldn’t be teaching at all. Yet, why...
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human head and text
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5 SEL Lessons That Actually Work With Secondary Students

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) has become a spotlight topic in many school systems. At its core, SEL is an initiative to...
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So, Does Visual Journaling Really Work in Middle School?

Visual journaling is a practice shared by many artists and creatives that allows them to experience and document discoveries. Think...
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photo equipment
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7 Reasons You Need a Photo Booth in the Art Room

The lighting in schools can be horrible. Whether it’s old fluorescent lights or windowless classrooms, finding good light in the...
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2 Ways to Use Take-Home Assessments in the Art Room

Assessment can be an overwhelming word. That word can put a lot of pressure on our students, and it can...
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6 Ways to Take Your Students Beyond Watercolor Techniques

Watercolor is an appropriate material for all ages. It might even be the first type of paint students are introduced...
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