About the Author

Jennifer Carlisle

Hi, my name is Jennifer Carlisle but I go by just Jen. I am a 5th and 6th grade art teacher in Norfolk, Nebraska; the world famous home of Johnny Carson. I graduated from Wayne State College with a B.S. in Art Education and a Masters Degree in Counseling. I continue to take classes and constantly work to improve my teaching because I have the best job in the world.

When I’m not teaching, I am busy being mom to three amazingly wonderful kids and wife to one crazy house painter. We recently bought a house that works great for my husbands business but will be a “life long” project. When I am not working on house projects, I feed my soul with craft nights, great books, bible study and gardening. I have been a long time follower of the Art of Education and am humbled to be writing for this amazing online magazine.

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My Art Students Are Scientists

It is the 3rd quarter of the school year and in my building, that means the start of standardized testing....
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A Letter to My Students’ Parents

Parents can be the best advocates you will have. They can also create some of the biggest struggles you will...
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Should You Use a Theme for Your School Year?

To theme or not to theme, that is the question. Okay, so maybe that wasn’t quite what Shakespeare wrote, but...
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How to Work With Students With Autism in the Art Room

There are certain students who forever stay in our hearts. One of mine is a student I’ll call Tim. When...
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5 Ways to Incorporate Humor Into Your Classroom

“Don’t let them see you smile before Christmas.” This advice is often given to new teachers. The thinking is that being...
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A Better Way to Teach Radial Balance

For the most part, teaching the Elements of Art is fairly simple and straightforward. Color, shape, line: all of these...
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What Art Teachers Really Want for the Holidays

If you are like me, walking out of school before Winter Break leaves you feeling a bit like Valentine’s day did...
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The Best Way to Keep Your Resume Current

“Quick, think back over the last 14 years of your life and write down all the important career things that have...
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How to Tell if a Project Is Taking Too Long

Have you ever been stuck in the middle of a never-ending project and not been sure what to do? It’s...
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5 Simple Sub Plans to Make Your Life Easier

I love my job and I love my students, so I try to avoid being gone as much as possible....
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Make Assigning Seats More Fun With This Simple Trick

I have a love-hate relationship with seating charts. I love how they help me learn students’ names, but I hate...
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3 Ways Digital Portfolios Benefit Your Students

Do you still have your college art portfolio? I have mine. The big black folder has moved with me three...
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