About the Author

Rebekah Hower

I discovered AOEU in 2015 when I began my first year teaching art part-time in Virginia. I began by reading the magazine and listening to the podcasts. In 2019 I started my graduate degree with AOEU and finished in 2021. The courses have greatly shaped the way I run my current classroom and curriculum. I continue to read their magazine and use FLEX curriculum currently. AOEU was a tremendous support when I was starting from scratch, and now that I am perfecting my teaching style.

I teach middle school in North Carolina. I enjoy hiking outside, making pottery, and painting. When I’m not in the classroom, you can find me hanging out with my husband and dog.

Professional Accomplishments:

Master of Arts in art education, The Art of Education University

Bachelor of Science in Education in Art Education, Millersville University

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handwriting drills
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Love Letters: 3 Amazing Ways to Integrate Calligraphy, Cursive, and Typography

It’s the season of love—so let’s talk about love letters in your classroom! In our digital world, handwritten cards and...
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history textbook
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A Brush with History: 10 Ways to Use Presidential Portraits in the Art Room 

Brush up on your history, because today we’re preparing for a presidential portrait party! Art education plays a pivotal role...
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student tracing tiger
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8 Clever Ways You Never Thought to Use Dry-Erase Markers in the Art Room

Say goodbye to traditional pencil and paper and unlock the wonders of dry-erase markers in your classroom! When you incorporate...
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sgraffito mountains
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9 Reasons We Should Write a Love Letter to Clay 

Are there extra bags of clay gathering dust in your closet? Are you not sure where to start because clay...
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phone and ring light
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Lights, Camera, Action! 8 Easy Ways to Elevate Your Art Teacher Video Presence

Lights, camera, creativity! Video is a powerful tool for art educators to engage and inspire students. The best part is...
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student scoring clay
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The Top 10 Cheats and Hacks to Level Up Your Ceramics Game

Are you up to your elbows in mud and have clay dust taking over your workspace? Are your students’ pile...
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Embrace A Word of the Year: 10 Phrases to Focus Your Priorities

As the calendar flips to a new year, the air is filled with the promise of fresh beginnings and exciting...
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snowy trees
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Embrace Winter’s Canvas: 8 Ways to Ignite Creativity Over the Holiday Break!

The holiday season can be a whirlwind of grading, decorating for the winter concert, staff holiday activities, and last-minute gift...
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trash and recycle can
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9 Secret Roles of Art Teachers and Successful Strategies to Set Boundaries

Art teachers are the unsung heroes of the school, handling more roles than a one-person band in a parade. You’re...
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cake sculpture
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Art and Appetite: 7 Ways to Explore the Significance of Food in the Art Room

Note: Adhere to your district and school’s food and allergy guidelines. If you notice a student who appears hungry or...
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shells
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Art Closets of Curiosities: Rare Mysteries and 4 Ways to Tame the Terror

Boxes filled with dried bones, jars of eggshells, and bags of pencil shavings. Is this a scene from a horror...
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eye
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Color Me Interested: 12 Exciting Ways to Teach the Color Wheel

Teaching color theory the same way every single year can get boring. Color wheels are often the “go-to” for teaching...
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