About the Author

Lee Ten Hoeve

My name is Lee, and I’m the proud art teacher in a tiny, urban community in New Jersey, close to New York City. My single-school district houses students from PreK through eighth grade, and I teach them all! It’s a daily challenge to balance the various needs of such a wide age range, but it’s such a delight to witness my artists bloom from toddlers to young teens.

I’m passionate about creating the world I want to live in and fostering curiosity. My goal is to guide students towards experiences that will foster creative development and help them translate that into opportunity.

I have an Associate’s degree in Fashion Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology and a dual-major Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education and Fine Art from Fordham University. I also hold a Master’s in Teacher Leadership from Walden University.

In my off hours, I love to collage and paint as well as read voraciously. My library is my sanctuary. Traveling abroad and exploring the world with my husband is the thing I love most in this world next to teaching.

Being a part of this wonderful community of passionate art educators is an honor and a privilege.

Posts by Lee

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Physical Space

How to Grab Your Students’ Attention by Branding Your Classroom

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
student hands collaboratively doodling
Creativity

The Power and Purpose of Doodling

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
read across america pins
Connections

Ten Ways to Support Literacy in the Art Room

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
student artwork
Connections

Teach Your Students to Use Art as a Tool for Social Advocacy

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
Lee and student in matching outfits
Professional Practice

Wear Your Color Wheel… and Get Your Mornings Back!

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
cork board
Relationship Building

How to Get Your Students to Be More Culturally Curious

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
artist finger puppets
Engagement

How to Use Puppetry to Engage Your Students

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
Macy's Poster with field trip announcement
Engagement

How to Find Field Trip Opportunities in Your Own Back Yard

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
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Expectations

3 Proven Strategies to Cut Down on Repetitive Student Questions

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
Students doing Go Noodle
Expectations

How to Slash Behavior Problems With a Kinesthetic Classroom

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
student helpers
Relationship Building

Why You Should Start an Art Teacher in Training Program Now!

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
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Relationship Building

How to Approach the Naked vs. Nude Discussion in the Art Room

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article