ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jessica Balsley
Jessica Balsley is AOE/AOEU’s Founder and a former AOE Writer and elementary art educator. She is passionate about helping art teachers enhance their lives and careers through relevant professional development.
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The Perfect Kindergarten Project to Show Student Growth
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