About the Author

Jonathan Juravich

Jonathan Juravich is the 2018 Ohio Teacher of the Year and was one of four finalists for the 2018 National Teacher of the Year. He believes that by taking advantage of seemingly small moments, we can significantly impact others. Juravich is in his sixteenth year as the art educator at Liberty Tree Elementary in Powell, Ohio. Known as Mr. J, he challenges students to make the world a better place through art.

Juravich is the Building Environment Team leader at Liberty Tree Elementary School—overseeing school culture, partnerships, and social and emotional learning. As the district Elementary Visual Art Department Chair, he facilitates professional development, advances curriculum, and advocates for arts education best practices.

Juravich reaches out to the community locally and statewide by developing art programs with the Columbus Zoo, the Columbus Arts Festival, and the Ohio Art Education Association. He mentors future art educators as an adjunct instructor at Otterbein University, his alma mater. Juravich partnered with WOSU (PBS) to develop the digital series, Drawing with Mr. J, where students explore their emotions through simple and hilarious drawing challenges. The videos and lesson companions can be found at www.wosu.org/mrj.

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Advocacy

How to Prioritize Joy and Other Words of Advice From Author and Illustrator Jarrett Lerner

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
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Advocacy

Celebrating Valuable Art Teacher Wins After Another Challenging Year

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
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Creativity

10 Ways for the Art Teacher to Get Involved With Field Day

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
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Curriculum Design

15 Fun One-Day Elementary Art Lesson Ideas

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
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Differentiation

How to Support ELL Students to Thrive in the Art Room

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
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Classroom Management

Declutter the Art Room Now: 5 Considerations for Meaningful Spring Cleaning

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
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Curriculum Approaches

4 Ideas to Foster Empathy and Gift Giving in the Art Room

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
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Advocacy

6 Ways to Partner With the Community for a Successful School Art Show

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
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Connections

Use Installation Art to Build Community With These Fun Ideas

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
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Professional Practice

9 Artists Who Love Cats: Leaning Into an Art Teacher Stereotype

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
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Media & Techniques

10 At-Home Creativity Prompts That Don’t Require Traditional Art Materials

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
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Curriculum Approaches

3 Forms of Grief: Experiencing Grief and Loss in the Art Room

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article