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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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The Best Way to Introduce Watercolors to Your Students

In the art room, watercolor paint can be a bit of a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde situation. On the...
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The Enormous Effect Language Has on Growth Mindset

Growth mindset is a hot topic in education right now, and for good reason. According to MindsetWorks, “7th graders who...
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2019 State of Art Education Survey
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The 2019 State of Art Education

Last year, we conducted the largest survey of K-12 art teachers in the United States. Our goal was to share...
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15 Things Art Teachers Actually Want for the Holidays

The holiday season is upon us. What’s on your list? A new apron? Art socks? The Bob Ross game? Sure,...
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Everything You Need to Know About Classroom Management in the Art Room

It’s no secret; effectively managing an art room takes time, talent, and dedication. In fact, art teachers across the country...
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How to Ask Your Administrator to Pay for PRO Learning

Scheduling a meeting with your administrator can feel daunting. Whether you’re gearing up to discuss a difficult schedule, make a...
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Everything You Need to Know About Creativity in the Art Room

It’s no secret that creativity flourishes in art rooms all over the world every single day. But, it can be...
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3 Activities to Help Your Students Overcome Making Mistakes

Have you ever had a student burst into tears over a seemingly insignificant mistake? What about a student who erases...
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5 Tips to Help Your Students Meaningfully Engage With Art History

We all know how difficult it can be to get secondary students interested in art history. Sometimes, it’s like grasping...
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How to Use One Vocabulary Wall for All Your Students

In an art room, wall space is limited. You might use yours for visuals, anchor charts, interactive displays, and more....
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Resume vs. Curriculum Vitae: An Art Teacher’s Guide

Applying for a job is stressful. There’s just so much that’s out of your control. A interviewer may be looking...
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An Inside Look at Writing Your Own Book with Cassie Stephens

Have you ever dreamed of writing a book? I know I have. There’s something about it that seems so thrilling....
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