​Bio

​My name is Jordan DeWilde. I am currently the Community Engagement Officer for the Rockford Area Arts Council.

​I oversee our youth programs and work closely with the Executive Director on the Rockford Region Cultural Plan.
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​I was 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 am a published author. ​I wrote my first book in 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 wrote several articles about current issues in the field. I created professional development opportunities for art educators and filmed online learning activities with The Art of Education University.

I developed and filmed the children's drawing program, Jump into Drawing! with NBCUniversal's Bluprint, now Craftsy.

​I also share curriculum ideas on social media with educators all over the world. ​

​You can follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @mrdewildeart!