About the Author

Jennifer Borel

In 2014, I was teaching art and running an art teacher blog sharing resources with my readers about activities in my classroom. Little did I know, Jessica Balsley was one of my readers. I contemplated moving on from blogging when Jessica emailed me and encouraged me to apply to be a writer with AOEU. I did and spent two wonderful years writing for the Magazine.

Before my work with AOEU, I taught elementary and middle school art in a large district in northeast Kansas. I taught elementary art for six years before switching to middle school. I loved helping my students engage their creative sides while navigating the challenging middle school years. There is nothing better than watching your students understand and use the concepts they’ve learned long after leaving the classroom.

Currently, I work as an adjunct graduate instructor and academic advisor for AOEU, and I run my own photography business. I enjoy spending time with my husband, John, and our two children. I also love to snap photos from behind my camera, cook up recipes from the excessive number of cookbooks I own, and travel whenever I get the chance.

Professional Accomplishments:

  • Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction, Concentration as an Effective Practitioner. (2013)
  • BAE in Visual Arts Education, Minor in Art History, Concentration in Architecture and Interior Design (2009)

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3 Refreshing Ways to Bring Photography Into Any Art Class

Unless you are a photography teacher, it might seem daunting or even impossible to bring photography to your students. Your...
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The Best Way to Apply Printing Ink

If your school mailbox is anything like mine, it’s often filled with art catalogs. I love perusing these for items...
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A Simple Tip for Getting Students to Listen Better

As we all know, 60 minutes isn’t a lot of time to teach a lesson. Sometimes having all the supplies...
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How to Flip Your Sub Plans

We all have times when we need to take a sick day at the last minute. When those moments occur, it is...
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3 Easy Ways to Get Your Tables Cleaner Faster

Some of the messiest areas in our classrooms are the tables where students have been busy creating. As a self-proclaimed clean...
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The Easiest Way to Store and Distribute Liquid Watercolors

I’ve recently fallen in love with liquid watercolors. They are so versatile and can be as intense or as muted...
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Create Direction Experts to Stop Repeating Yourself

One of my biggest pet peeves as a teacher is repeating directions shortly after giving them. I knew I needed...
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How to Create a Space to Communicate Student Objectives

Administrators often encourage teachers to display lesson objectives for students to see. This is no different for the art room!...
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How to Store Art All Year Without Losing Your Mind

One of the questions you must ask yourself before starting a new school year is whether or not you want...
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The Most Effective Way to Store Student Aprons

Aprons are an essential item for the art room. For many, this means keeping a bin of hand-me-down t-shirts for...
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An Impressive 3D Collaborative Piece You Can Pull Off in No Time

One of my favorite things to create with my students is a collaborative project! I love how these types of projects...
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The Top 10 Ways to Live Up Your Last 10 Days at School

Are you on the precipice of your last few weeks at school? Are you moving to a new school or a...
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