About the Author

Lindsey McGinnis

Hi, I’m Lindsey! As the Media Content Manager at AOEU,  I am passionate about serving fellow art teachers to be successful in their classrooms, which will equip students with a love and appreciation for art.

Before this position, I taught high school art, wrote countywide curriculum, and mentored new art teachers in Maryland’s urban public school system for thirteen years. I loved interacting with my students and having authentic discussions with them each day. I firmly believe that art is a safe place for students to explore and process the challenging topics and concepts around them.

When not immersed in art education, I apply my art knowledge and social media skills to my home renovation projects featured on my YouTube channel. I enjoy all forms of making and creating, but baking, gardening, or working on one of my many dollhouses brings me the most joy! I also spend a lot of time with my family and am very involved in my church.

I am grateful to be a part of the AOEU team, and I look forward to growing with you!

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98% of Students are Creative Geniuses: How to Invite Them to Art Club (Ep. 1)

Did you know that unlocking creativity is the most important skill in the world?  A NASA study found that 98%...
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Unlock Your Art Education Legacy This Year: Keys to Build Creative Leaders

You stepped into your “new to you” art room for the first time. The previous art teacher’s name is in...
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Art Club Unlocked: How to Run an Art Club That Changes the World!

Struggling to find your back-to-school sparkle? This is the key you need. Art Club and National Art Honor Society (NAHS)...
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3 Art Room Games High Schoolers Actually Love

Yes, teenagers should play games in the art room, too! Here’s proof. High schoolers may act “too cool for school,”...
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Spark Conversation and Connection with Art Room Hot Takes

A Hot Take is a sensational opinion. All students have one—so how do you get them to share them respectfully?...
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How to Label Your Art Room So Students Can Find ANYTHING

Your art room is labeled. So why can’t students find anything? Sometimes we feel like a broken record, telling students...
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Check Out These Elementary Art Room Zones for Organizational Inspiration

Do you love a good storage moment? Step inside Susie Belzer’s elementary art room to see how she organizes her...
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Attention Art Teachers! Carve Out 15 Mins of Summer Play Time

Perfectionism is the enemy of creativity. Here’s how to beat it!  In this Art Ed Radio conversation with Tim Bogatz and...
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Sugar Rush: 3 Sweet Art History-Themed Treats That Are Almost Too Good to Eat

Summer is such a sweet time for art teachers! It’s a chance to breathe, relax—and go to the bathroom whenever...
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How to Host Paint Parties and Start Your Art Teacher Creative Pursuit

You already have the skills—now put them to work! As an art teacher, you already plan engaging art lessons, order...
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The Top Overrated Artists of All Time: You’ll Never Believe Who Made the List!

What if some of the most famous artists in history aren’t actually that great? In this episode, Tim Bogatz and Amanda...
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3 Simple Tricks to Make More Creative Patterns in Art Class

It’s time to party with pattern! Pattern is a Principle of Design and you can create patterns by repeating any...
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