Bio
My name is Jordan DeWilde.
I have been a K-12 art teacher for over 12 years. My work has been recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education, the Illinois Art Education Association, and the Lowell Milken Education Center. I currently teach at Legacy Academy of Excellence Charter School. I strive to create an inclusive curriculum by developing lessons with positive representation of diverse artists and issues. In addition to teaching, I am a published author. I wrote my first book in early 2021 titled, 30-Minute Drawing for Beginners. The second is titled, Daily Drawing Prompts: A Year of Sketchbook Inspiration. I am passionate about improving the state of art education. I have written several articles about current issues in the field. I've created professional development opportunities for art educators and filmed online learning activities with The Art of Education University. More than anything, I love inspiring my students to think creatively and express themselves through visual art. I developed and filmed the children's drawing program, Jump into Drawing! with NBCUniversal's Bluprint, now Craftsy. I share curriculum ideas on social media with art educators all over the world. You can follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @mrdewildeart! |