I’m so excited to share that I FINALLY finished a painting this past week that I started over a year ago! 😅

'Welcome Home.' Oil and collage on Panel. 20"x16"

NAEA seeks nominations for Middle Level and Supervision and Administration Division Commissioners on the NAEA Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) Commission. Nominations are due by May 19! Learn more here: www.arteducators.org/equity-diver...

I recently completed a comprehensive unit plan for my Community Puppets lesson, which I have received many questions about over the years. If you're looking for a fun and creative project for your classroom, I invite you to check it out: www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Comm...

On March 20, President Trump signed an executive order directing the closure of the U.S. Department of Education (ED). Prior to this order, the U.S. Department of Education announced mass layoffs, firing approximately 1,300 staff members.

Life is full of highs and lows, but today I want to share a highlight that truly made my heart soar.

Someone sent me a photo of "Be A Creative Changemaker" on display at the Tate Modern and I couldn’t be more honored! 🥰

NAEA Signs on to Department of Education Protection Act: www.arteducators.org/advocacy-pol...

This International Women's Day, let's celebrate the many incredible women artists whose stories have too often been overlooked in art curriculums. In writing "Be a Creative Changemaker" I wanted to highlight a few of these groundbreaking creatives. Out of the 25 artists featured, 17 are women.

Someone recently asked about a resource I created a few years ago, & I finally got around to uploading it to my TpT store! These frames are perfect for displaying artwork, self-portraits, art centers, & more. www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Hand...

🎨 MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT FROM NCAS
The National Coalition for Arts Standards (NCAS) is launching its first review of National Arts Standards in over a decade, examining standards across all artistic disciplines —dance, media arts, music, theatre, and visual arts.

Make Your Voice Heard with Postcards to Politicians! ✉️🎨

You may already be calling or emailing your local representatives—but did you know you can also use art to speak out? Creating postcards for politicians is a powerful way to demand change and make your voice heard!

I always believed in the idea of being the change I wished to see in the world. I assumed we were all naturally moving toward a more just and equitable future. But the truth is, change doesn’t just happen. We must make it happen.

Nothing will change unless YOU change it.

Over the past year, I’ve noticed a significant increase in AI-generated images and the spread of fake news, especially on Meta platforms. Since the inauguration, right-wing propaganda posts have become more prevalent in my social media feeds on Instagram and TikTok.

I still can't believe I had the honor of authoring "Be A Creative Changemaker." Be sure to check out this Kids' Art Activity Book inspired by the amazing life stories of diverse artists from around the world! www.quarto.com/books/978076...

As art teachers, we have the power to see COLOR, to VALUE all students, to create a brave SPACE, to FORM a more fair and just future, to recognize the TEXTURE of human life, to step beyond the LINE, and learn to SHAPE new perspectives through art education!

I plan to share a few lessons from our book in the coming weeks.
Hoping to inspire #creativeaction

Pictured here is a mural my former middle schoolers designed & painted together. The message is a beautiful reminder of the power we have when we stay hand in hand and work together as a community. Painted with hope, resilience, and the belief in a better world, this piece still resonates today.