About the Author

Kelly Phillips

My name is Kelly Phillips, and I teach 4th and 5th grade in Hopkinton, MA. As a TAB teacher, I am passionate about fostering independence in my students. I strive to create an environment where all students can become independent, self-directed risk-takers.

I began my teaching career working with special needs students. I then earned my BFA in Art Education from Massachusetts College of Art and Design and my M.Ed. in STEM education from Framingham State University.

Outside of the classroom, I enjoy yoga, cooking, and being in nature. I’m excited to be a part of the AOE team!

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Frida Kahlo Self-Portrait with Cropped Hair
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Boys Will Be Boys? Exploring Gender Stereotypes and Biases in the Art Room

Identity is an important part of being an artist. To be an artist, you must delve deeply into how you...
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Article

How to Craft an Effective Elevator Speech for Your Art Program

Defending a process-based art program (or any art program for that matter!) can be challenging. Student learning looks different in an...
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mountains
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5 Reasons You Need to Get Outside This Weekend!

As the seasons change and the days get shorter, it can be difficult to get outside, especially if you live...
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rolling pin and playdough
Article

How to Work With Students With Special Needs in a Choice-Based Space

Figuring out how to meet the needs of all the students in the art room is a tall order for any...
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forward fold
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Yoga for Art Teachers: 6 Poses to Increase Creativity and Relieve Stress

Being an art teacher means our bodies and minds are always busy. The movements, breathing, and philosophy of yoga promote...
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How to Use Silence as a Teaching Tool

Silence is often underrated as a tool in teaching and learning. Maybe this is because it’s difficult to quantify the...
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buckets of stuff
Article

Insider Secrets for Successful Found-Object Sculptures

Students in all kinds of classrooms love found-object sculpture. In choice-based and traditional classrooms alike, sculpture projects often take the...
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student screen prints
Article

The Easiest Screen Printing Lesson Ever

Screen-printing is a unique and magical way to create and can lead to amazing discoveries. Unfortunately, it can seem impossible...
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Article

5 Simple Pre-Assessments for Short Class Periods

For many art teachers, assessment is a four-letter word. Assessments eat class time and don’t always provide quality information. Most...
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Article

Could Social Media Be Negatively Affecting Your Teaching?

Professional social media has recently exploded in popularity. From Art Teacher Facebook groups and #TwitterChats to classroom Instagram accounts and...
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table top center
Article

The Easiest Way to Leave Sub Plans With Tabletop Centers

Leaving sub plans can be time-consuming and stressful. This is especially true if you run a choice classroom. Sometimes it’s...
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drawing center
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5 Essential Centers for Choice-Based Classrooms

Center-based learning has been growing in popularity in art education. From Teaching for Artistic Behavior to Makerspaces, the idea that...
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