About the Author

Wynita Harmon

Dr. Wynita Harmon proudly serves as an associate professor and instructional coach for the Art of Education University. She has over thirteen years of K-12 experience in the Title I classroom, where her approach focused on choice-based art education. While in the classroom, Dr. Harmon worked to promote equity and provide her students with diverse experiences from a leadership role to support her campus team and the art teachers within her district. She holds a doctoral degree in educational leadership from Dallas Baptist University, a master’s degree from the University of Central Oklahoma, and a Bachelor’s in Art Education from the University of Central Oklahoma. As an advocate for choice-based art education and student equity, Dr. Harmon has presented in various capacities on student choice, equity, and cultural awareness. She actively seeks opportunities to support the arts and promote change within the field. She has a true passion for teaching and thoroughly enjoys working with her students and the AOEU team.

Professional Achievements:

The University of Central Oklahoma Bachelor’s Degree (2005)

The University of Oklahoma Master’s Degree (2020)

Dallas Baptist University Doctorate Degree (2018)

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How to Make Creative Cardboard Sculptures

One great thing about art is that you can turn the most overlooked items into something beautiful. As art teachers,...
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How to Use Portraits as a Big Idea in the Art Room

Teaching portraiture in the art room can be tricky because it doesn’t always engage all students. While some kids love...
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10 Inspiring YouTube Videos to Use With Your Elementary Students

Do you ever have those days where you want to provide your students with a little more inspiration? I find...
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How to Run an Open Studio Day in a Traditional Art Room

As art teachers, we work hard to teach students the essential skills for their future success. While we realize art...
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How to Open a Pop-Up Center in 4 Easy Steps

There are many techniques and styles of art students need to explore. In order to build a student’s creative capacity,...
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The 10 Best iPad Apps for the Elementary Art Room

iPads are fantastic tools, but weeding through thousands of apps to find the perfect one for your classroom can be...
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An Open Letter to Title 1 Teachers Everywhere

Working in a Title 1 school is a unique experience. If you’re unfamiliar with the term, a Title I school...
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Teach Your Students to Observe Like Artists in Just 5 Steps

Artists have a variety of habits that help them grow and improve their craft, which is why I love to...
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10 New Books You Need in Your Classroom Library

There is nothing like reading a good book to your students. Books are a great addition to any art room...
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3 Ways to Step Into a Leadership Role in Your School Community

Leadership is not a quality limited to school administrators. A great leader is anyone who understands the importance of working...
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How to Easily Incorporate 3D Design at Any Grade Level

Doing 3D rendering with students can be intimidating. There are so many apps out there, but few are user-friendly for...
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15 Gifts Any Art Teacher Would Love This Holiday Season

With the holidays just around the corner, the shopping season is in full swing. But finding gifts for art teachers...
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