About the Author

Janet Taylor

My name is Janet Taylor, and I teach high school art in the western suburbs of Chicago. I have taught a little bit of everything including drawing, sculpture, ceramics, darkroom and digital photography, jewelry/metals, play production, adaptive art, as well as all three portfolios of AP Art and Design. I totally geek out in developing Choice-based curriculum and believe that by guiding students through their own creative process, they are empowered to create unique and meaningful artworks.

I received two bachelor’s degrees from the University of Iowa (one in Theatre Arts with an emphasis in set design and one in Studio Art with a painting emphasis). After spending ten years in NYC and Chicago working as a Scenic Artist, I returned to my passion of teaching and received a Masters of Education from DePaul University in 2010. I have taught in three different school districts, including Chicago Public Schools and the suburbs.

In my “free time” you might find me playing games, going for hikes, reading together at the library with my husband and two kids, or oil painting or collaging in my back porch studio. I am thrilled to be part of the AEOU team and look forward to engaging conversations with all of you amazing art educators!

Posts by Janet

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Advocacy

Do’s and Don’ts of Borrowing and Sharing Lessons

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
Notebook and sketchbook
Curriculum Approaches

4 Innovative Ways to Create with Constraints

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
Assessment Implementation

5 Tips for Better Art Assessments

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
Hands painted red in a circle
Relationship Building

Why Empathy in the Art Room is so Important

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
student late requirements
Assessment Design

3 Grading Practices to Give up in the New Year

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
Artwork with headpiece
Curriculum Design

How to Switch 3D Art to Online Learning

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
student tshirts
Advocacy

20 Ways to Virtually Promote Your Courses This Year

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
Student working on artwork
Assessment Design

How to Create the Best Assessments

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
Assessment Design

Celebrate Learning With a Growth Portfolio

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
student artwork example
Engagement

4 Ways to Use Visual Journaling to Support Advanced Artists

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
Student working on artwork
Curriculum Approaches

How to Support Social-Emotional Learning Through Choice

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
Sponge Bob
Connections

Considering Cultural Appropriation in the Art Classroom

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article