About the Author

Alecia Eggers Kaczmarek

Hello! My name is Alecia Eggers-Kaczmarek and I teach K-6 elementary art in a large district in central Iowa.  I am passionate about teaching and reaching my students. I see myself as a facilitator of artistic experiences, creative skill building, and assisting students in the development of their artistic identities.  It is my philosophy and mission to provide my students with a well rounded, innovative, fun, and meaningful arts education.

When I am not in the art room, I am spending time with family and friends, crafting, practicing yoga, baking, and endlessly organizing.  I love finding inspiration and being inspired by the arts and fellow art educators.  I am so excited to be a part of the AOE team and embark on this continuous journey of learning, sharing, and innovation!

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Article

28 Collaborative Projects to Build Community in Your Art Room

I first got the collaborative bug when I saw Sarah’s post about monochromatic self-portraits. They’re created on the FIRST day of...
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12 Ways To Make the Beginning of Your School Year Run Smoothly

The beginning of the school year can be a hectic, exhausting, and exhilarating time. I’ve found having a plan and...
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The Easiest Way to Teach Routines

Do you find it cumbersome to teach your routines over and over, year after year? Are you and your students...
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Make Simple Painted Canvases to Teach Color Theory!

What’s better than art room decor that is multi-functional? Why not do a DIY project for your art room that doubles...
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Article

5 Ways to Stand Out at Your Next Interview

For educators, the season of summer can be synonymous with the season of job hunting! We know this can be a...
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Article

Shhh…Shop Here for Amazing Art Finds

As I was strolling through my favorite bookstore, my keen art eye was catching glimpses of FANTASTIC art-related items! We...
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Video

Set Up Stations in No Time With This Simple Trick

Do you struggle to find time to set up prepared, quality projects with your back-to-back classes? Are you tired of...
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Article

A Complete Guide for Stop-Motion Animation in the Art Room

I was first inspired to explore stop-motion when I met influential art ed dude Mark Jones. He’s the genius behind some...
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Everything You Need to Create a Living Museum in the Art Room

I always strive to make art history connections in my lessons, but I was stumped as I worked to design my...
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Video

4 Ways to Clean Out Your Classroom Clutter

You’re packing up your room or cleaning before summer break, and you dust off some materials you haven’t seen in ages....
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12 Important Things I Wish I Knew My First Year of Teaching

As this school year winds down, I began reflecting back to my first year of teaching. I asked myself: –      ...
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10 Things No One Tells You About Taking an AOE Class

Maybe you’ve heard the spiel or read the reviews on the website. Maybe you’ve heard a fellow art educator raving about...
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