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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stacked artwork
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What You Should Do With Student Artwork

Art Education and the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Mountains of completed artwork are a daunting task to tackle at the end of...
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sidewalk chalk
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How to Make Your Own Sidewalk Chalk and Create an Obstacle Course

Getting outside is beneficial to your health. It’s a fact. Fresh air boosts your immune system, helps to increase creativity,...
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Why You Should Prep for Next Year’s Art Show Now

How often does your art show cross your mind? Thoughts of a school-wide art show can flash across your mind...
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What Does It Look like Returning to School After a Closure? An Interview With Miss Lee

Art Education and the Coronavirus (COVID-19) There are empty art rooms all over the world right now. These rooms are...
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Rainbow
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4 Ways to Spread Kindness During a Crisis

Art Education and the Coronavirus (COVID-19) We need kindness in this world. Now, more than ever. With the larger implications...
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How to Talk to Kids About Their Art

Art Education and the Coronavirus (COVID-19) As teachers, we wear many hats. We are educators, but we also act as...
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A print that says "comparison is the thief of joy."
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How to Battle Art Teacher Comparison

Let’s talk about comparison. A very specific type of comparison. Yes, Art Teacher Comparison is real. Do you ever see...
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How to Create Demo Videos for Your Students

Art Education and the Coronavirus (COVID-19) I used to be an art teacher. Now, I am a YouTuber. Well, that’s...
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When Things Are Tough, Your Attitude Is Everything

Art Education and the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Your attitude about your day, your students, your staff, and your to-do list completely...
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Art show supplies
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How to Have Your Art Club Run Your Art Show

As an art teacher, art show season is usually a combination of adrenaline, excitement, late nights, hard work, exhaustion, and...
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How to Display Artwork on Cinder Block

Is your school covered in pesky cinder block walls? Not only are cinder block walls cold and unwelcoming, but they...
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How to Collect the Perfect Mark-Making Tools

Adding artful marks to projects using paint or ink teaches students how to layer, pattern, and compose a beautiful piece...
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