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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Old Favorites or New Ideas? Finding the Compromise in Curriculum Planning

Which makes for better lessons: tried and true favorites or new ideas? In this clip from AOE’s Art Ed Radio...
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Portraits & Paper Mache Ideas that POP! Powerful Art Projects for All Levels

Artmaking is at full speed, and students are deep into making conceptual portraits and upcycled sculptures. In this episode, you’ll...
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6 Cheap Hot Glue Gun Tips & Hacks for a Safe Art Room

Do you use hot glue guns with your students? Whether you teach elementary, middle, or high school, these hot glue...
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Art Teachers Say No Without the Guilt: How to Set Boundaries at Work

Do you feel guilty every time you try to say “no?” You’re not alone. In this video clip from AOE’s...
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9 Tips For Art Teachers to Thrive This School Year

The school year is in full swing, and you and your students are in the artmaking groove. You’re working hard,...
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Let’s Celebrate YOUR Story Together! State of Art Education 2026 Survey

The school year is in full swing, and you have a good pulse on your teaching situation. Your art room...
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From Missing Artwork to Masterpieces: Ideas to Foster High-Quality Student Art

Welcome to The Art of Ed’s Draw the Line, a mini-series where Kyle Wood and Liz Brent share real classroom stories...
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Fall Art Room Vibes: Spooky Art Teacher Fun & Art Supply Revivals

It’s officially fall, and this month, it’s all about pumpkins, costumes, and the spooky side of the art room. In...
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Attitudes Out of Control? Art Room Tips for Perfectionism to Apathy

Welcome to The Art of Ed’s Draw the Line, a mini-series where Kyle Wood and Liz Brent share real classroom stories...
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Teach Corita Kent’s Bold Art to Your K-12 Students w/ Gel Plate Printing (Ep. 8)

Don’t miss how to bring the artist Corita Kent to your K-12 art classroom! Start with a brief crash course...
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From Helpless to Confident: Boost Art Room Skills & Independence

Welcome to The Art of Ed’s Draw the Line, a mini-series where Kyle Wood and Liz Brent share real classroom stories...
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Fun Routines for Art Teachers & Students to Curb Burnout and Behaviors

School’s back in full swing, and the art room is finding its rhythm! In this episode, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes...
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