May 2021: Art Teacher of the Month

About Julia Genrich Calvert

Julia graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stout in 2014 with a Bachelors of Science in Art Education, and completed a Masters Degree in Art Education from the University of Eastern Illinois in 2019. Julia is currently working in the Monroe School District at Parkside Elementary, teaching kindergarten through fifth grade. 

In the classroom, Julia loves to teach young artists about a variety of different mediums. She also collaborates with her department to secure grants through WAEA and Educators in Excellence that expands her curriculum to include more robust printing, fibers, and glass units. Her favorite part about teaching is watching students overcome creative challenges and become proud, kind, confident learners. Julia really enjoys working with the students and staff in Monroe and is proud to be a Cheesemaker! 

Outside of the classroom, Julia enjoys creating her own art, skiing, hiking, and visiting art museums with her husband, Devon! They are both looking forward to a post-pandemic world where they can travel much more. 

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