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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Stop Losing Sketchbooks! Storage & Supply Ideas for the K-12 Art Room (Ep. 2)

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the number of sketchbooks in your art room? You are not alone. In this...
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Art is Education: Calling All Art Teachers to Share Your Story! State of Art Education Survey 2027

Art is more than crayons, glitter, and construction paper. It’s more than centers, stations, and rubrics. And while creativity is...
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How to Choose The BEST Sketchbooks for Art Teachers: Buy or DIY? (Ep. 1)

Sketchbooks can be intimidating. Hardcover, spiral-bound, softcover, handmade, digital, travel-size, graph paper, drawing paper, or a simple binder with copy...
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5 Tricky Sketchbook Situations Tackled! Practical Solutions to Common Challenges

Sketchbooks can be tricky—we know they’re a good artistic practice, but they can easily become extra work for you and...
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Sketchbooks 101: A Guide to Build Better Sketchbooks, 1 Page At a Time

What if one page could change everything? Welcome to The Art of Education’s Sketchbooks 101, a new YouTube series designed...
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No Sink Art Room? Handle Painting, Clay, & Messes Like a Pro

Zero sinks, one sink, or maybe your sink area gets clogged with students! Perhaps you don’t have your own art...
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The Secret to an Art Club That Keeps Growing After You Step Back (Ep. 6)

If you want your Art Club to last, unlock these strategies to empower your members to step into leadership for...
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Art Club Fundraising Ideas That Are Actually Fun (and Actually Work!) (Ep. 5)

Fundraising doesn’t have to be dry, boring, or uncomfortable. Here’s proof that it can be fun and profitable! In the...
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How Art Students Can Change Their Community and Make an Impact (Ep. 4)

What if your Art Club could make a REAL impact using your students’ skills and talents?  Art Club is more...
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5 Art Club Games That Bond Students and Boost Creative Energy (Ep. 3)

You won’t believe it, but the key to boosting morale and completing successful art projects is not more art supplies—it’s...
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Before You Start Art Club: Cast Vision First! Here’s How… (Ep. 2)

Your Art Club shouldn’t just be a place to draw and paint; it should be a place where you rally...
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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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