About the Author

Heather Crockett

After almost ten years in the K-12 art classroom and five years in higher education, I started as AOEU’s very first adjunct faculty member. I’ve had the opportunity to help AOEU evolve from a blog to a university, serving in various capacities along the way, including the Education Director and Chief of Staff.

In my current role as Dean of Curriculum and Instruction, I am privileged to serve over 60 faculty members— all K-12 art teachers—and a curriculum team dedicated to creating content for art teachers, by art teachers. My passion areas include curriculum design, assessment, and differentiation strategies to meet the needs of individual learners—including adult learners!

When I am not immersed in everything art ed, you will find me outside with my husband and three boys, camping and fishing, or on the sidelines of a baseball game.

Professional Accomplishments:

Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, Drake University (anticipated 2022)

Presenter, The Art of Education University Faculty Retreat (2021)

AOEU Pillar Award: Ownership (2020)

AOEU Legacy Award: 5 years (2020)

AOEU Team Member of the Year: Runner Up (2020)

Board of Education—Sacred Heart School (2020-Current)

AOEU Pillar Award: Pace and Change (2019)

AOEU Curriculum Advisory Council (2018-Current)

Presenter, The Art of Education University Retreat, Managing Your Remote Work Environment (2018)

Presenter, The Art of Education Retreat, How to Work From Home Like a Boss (2016)

Guest Speaker, Art Ed Radio Podcast, “Assessments You Can Actually Fall In Love With”Episode 44 (2016)

Presenter, Art Ed Now Conference, Tips to Protect Your #1 Teaching Tool: Your Voice! (2016)

Presenter, AOE National Online Conference, 5 Things Every Art Teacher Should Know Before Creating a Rubric (2015)

Presenter, NAEA Conference, Practical Solutions for Designing an Autism-Friendly Art Room (2015)

Presenter, AEI State Convention, Let’s Talk Art (2014)

Published articles for The Art of Education University Online Magazine (2013-2018)

Presenter, AOE National Online Conference, 5 Adaptations for Students with Autism (2013)

Presenter, AOE National Online Conference, Save Your Art Program: Smart Advocacy Tips and Tricks for the Modern Art Teacher (2013)

Master of Arts in Education, Viterbo University (2008)

Presenter, Iowa Music Educator’s Association Conference, Arts Integration Through Music, Movement and Visual Art (2008)

Presenter, AEI State Convention, Earth Connections (2007)

Presenter, AEI State Convention, The Effects of Electronic Portfolios on Student Attitude and Achievement in Art (2006)

Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art, The University of Iowa (2002)

Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Hearing Science, The University of Iowa (2002)

Teacher Certification Program: Art Education K-12, The University of Iowa (2002)

Posts by Heather

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How to Assess Student Learning the Reggio Way

If you’re like me, you’ve probably heard of the Reggio philosophy that comes from Reggio Emilia Italy. But, while the student-led, inquiry-based...
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Members of the AOE team at the NAEA 2015 Conference.
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Why Professional Development Is Better When Done With Friends

Have you ever considered tackling a professional development class with your entire PLN or even your entire art team? Erin...
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How to Explore Local Museums With an Interactive Passport

Today I want to share a simple -yet amazing- idea designed by Tenessee Art Teacher, Ian Isom. Ian created an...
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Rewriting Your Curriculum Doesn’t Have to Be Scary

I absolutely love a good curriculum review! To me, there is something reinvigorating (and a little addicting) about the ability to...
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3 Tips to Rejuvenate Your Art Room for 2016

Winter break is just around the corner, and if you are anything like your students or your colleagues, you cannot...
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7 Amazing Downloadable Resources for Your Art Room!

As an art teacher, your time is a valuable commodity. There is always so much to do, but it never...
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3 Ways to Help Staff and Students See the Value of the Artistic Process

The release of the AOE Studio Classes and their focus on hands-on learning has me thinking a lot about the issues of...
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Easily Create Common Core Connections With the Ultimate Tunnel Book Resource Guide

Sculpture projects don’t have to involve expensive or hard to find materials.  You can create amazing pieces using an art...
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4 Amazing Sketchbook Resources for You and Your Classroom

Is there something keeping you from implementing sketchbooks in your art room or within your own artistic journey?  Are you...
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Top 4 Do-It-Yourself Adaptations for the Art Room

The market for specialized equipment aimed at helping students that require accommodations, as well as developing fine motor skills, is...
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5 Secrets for Managing the Mess of Printmaking

Are you interested in printmaking but fearful of the mess?  Does the thought of managing students as they carve and...
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Using Artsonia Artist Statements to Promote Literacy in the Art Room

Are you looking for a new way to assess students in the art room, implement technology and support your building’s...
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