About the Author

Sarah Krajewski

I learned about AOEU and its amazing articles and resources as a student in college. After teaching for a few years, I was approached about filming some PRO Packs, then joined the AOEU writing team for a few years, and now, I host the weekly Instagram Live Chats.

I am a K-5 art educator in Cambridge, Wisconsin. You may hear my students refer to me as Mrs. K. or as the art room glitter fairy! When we use glitter in the art room, I dress in wings and a tutu as the “Glitter Fairy” and sprinkle glitter onto kids’ glue lines.

One constant in our art room is the empowering art room mantra we recite each day. It goes like this: “My mantra—I am positive. I am creative. I am mindful. I am amazing. I am an artist.” Every day, I remind myself that my job is to be here for my students…mentally, emotionally, and artistically.

Outside my art room, I love to paint happy abstract creations and have also written and illustrated a children’s book about being exactly you. I share my adventures with my amazing husband and ridiculous cats, Fuzz Aldrin and Marvin. I also enjoy running, mural making, and being outside!

Professional Accomplishments:

Publications: Exactly You! (2020), AOEU Magazine (2018-2020)

Awards: 2018 Wisconsin Art Educator of the Year

Bachelor of Arts, UW Eau Claire, Certified Art Educator (2010)

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Take Your Art Show to the Next Level With a Mini-Marketplace

Have you ever considered partnering with community members to bring attention to local artists and businesses while also highlighting your...
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8 Tips to Make Better Lists

Lists can be an essential part of ensuring you are as productive as possible. But your lists are also just...
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How to Persevere Through Teacher Grief

Since the spring of 2020, education has changed. Though we have learned a lot along the way, that doesn’t necessarily...
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5 Ways Art Teachers Can Practice Self Care

As teachers, we give and give. Even during a global pandemic, when expectations are higher, we continue to give. Though...
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4 Ways Authors Make the Best Visitors in the Art Room

Introducing new and exciting artists in your classroom can be a powerful experience. But, have you ever thought to bring...
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Why You Should Create a Mystery Bag Art Challenge

Students love a challenge. Let’s face it; most people love a challenge when it’s presented as a unique game to...
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How to Explore the Magic of Blind Contour Drawing

Finding engaging art lessons can be difficult in our current world of art education. Maybe you’re teaching virtually, relying heavily...
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Why Process Pictures Are Your Best Advocacy Tool

Displaying art in your school and community is a huge part of being an art teacher. It takes lots of...
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9 Important Takeaways for Writing a Children’s Book

Have you ever thought about writing or illustrating a children’s book? If so, you’re not alone. Many art teachers and...
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The Best Way to Start Work Time

Managing volume during student work time will always and forever be one of the most difficult parts of an art...
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10 Activities to Get Your Students Moving

Return to Learn with The Art of Education University  Whether your students are learning virtually in front of a computer...
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50 Activities That Support Social-Emotional Learning

Return to Learn with The Art of Education University  Teaching our students how to understand and process their emotions is...
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