About the Author

Amanda Heyn

Hi, my name is Amanda Heyn, and I’m the Director of K-12 Professional Development and Media at AOEU. I oversee our PRO Learning platform, NOW conferences, magazine articles, and podcasts. I earned my teaching degree from UW-Madison and spent time in the classroom before joining AOEU. As a former art teacher, I know what it’s like to sit through PD that isn’t relevant to you, your students, or your teaching practice. It makes my heart so happy to partner with art educators all over the country to develop meaningful and relevant PD! When I’m not at work, you’ll find me trying to perfect my gluten-free baking skills, digging into a good book, or hanging out with my husband and our two growing kiddos.

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Article

The Top 5 Burning Questions Answered by The Art of Ed Community

Teaching art is rewarding, but it can often feel like you’re on an island. When questions arise, where do you...
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Article

5 Reasons Why the Art of Ed Community is Your New Favorite Way to Connect Online

While traditional social media has its merits, it’s no secret that it can have adverse effects on mental health. And...
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Article

The Top 5 Reasons to Attend the NOW Conference Live

The NOW Conference is the world’s largest online conference for K–12 art educators. It’s one of our favorite ways to...
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Podcast

From the Archives: Implementing Formative Assessment Strategies

Tim is out this week, so we’re bringing back an excellent episode from the archives. It’s no secret that student...
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Article

How to Make Art, Earn PD Hours, and Have Fun at the Same Time

It’s safe to say that the 2020-2021 school year was like no other. If you’re like most art teachers, right...
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Article

10 AOEU Articles that Have Stood the Test of Time

Did you know the AOEU Magazine has been around for over ten years? It’s true! On June 8th, 2010, Jessica...
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Article

The 10 Best Videos from Our AOEU Archives

If you’ve been a long-time reader, you may know that we used to post video content in the AOEU magazine...
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Article

5 Inspiring Discussions You Don’t Want to Miss

There are certain times of the year when we could all use a little boost of happiness. Maybe you’re weeks...
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Article

5 Ways to Manage Teaching From Home With a Family

Art Education and the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Teaching from home long-term is no picnic. You don’t have access to your classroom,...
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Article

10 Shows to Keep Kids Engaged During School Closures

Art Education and the Coronavirus (COVID-19) In today’s climate, school closures are becoming a common occurrence. Whether it’s because of...
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Article

Why Professional Development Really Matters

Every art teacher has been there—stuck in a professional development meeting that does not apply to them. When I was...
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Article

Teach Your Youngest Students to Draw From Life

Sometimes it’s difficult to know when to introduce certain concepts to your students. This is especially true when a single...
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