About the Author

Lindsey Moss

Hello! My name is Lindsey Moss.As a long-time fan of the AOEU magazine, I have regularly used practical ideas from AOEU’s platforms since meeting Jessica Balsey at the IAEA conference over a decade ago. In 2016, I applied to be a writer, which has led to various content production roles, including magazine writer, FLEX Curriculum Contributor, and PRO Learning Facilitator. I have also had my dream job for nearly two decades, teaching elementary art in the suburban/rural community of Yorkville, Illinois. My professional passion is finding creative ways to merge my quirky personality with the structure of my school district. I love to face educational challenges with imaginative, collaborative, and fun solutions.In my personal life, my husband and I juggle two fabulous daughters and many corgis. Our family enjoys river float trips, crafting, and TV binging together.

Professional Accomplishments:

  • National Board Recertification (2020)
  • AOEU Magazine article of the year (2018)
  • National Board Certification (2010)
  • Masters of Arts in Teaching, Aurora University–Aurora, IL (2008)
  • Bachelor of Science in Art Education, Northern Illinois University–Dekalb, IL (2004)

Posts by Lindsey

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Article

12 Ways to Be Environmentally Conscious in the Art Room

Many of us use artmaking practices as a vehicle for teaching social activism. But, how we teach kids in the...
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Video

How to Use Cardboard and Copy Paper to Make the Easiest Sketchbook System Ever

Sketchbooks have many valuable uses in the art room. But, purchasing them can be expensive and hand-making them can be...
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Article

The Best Way to Tell What REALLY Happened While You Were Out

We’re all familiar with the following stressful scenario. You wake up on a school morning to find yourself so ill...
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Article

8 No-Fail Ideas for Keeping Kids on Task

We all experience moments of distraction. For example, you might be sitting at your computer trying to grade or update...
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Article

The Best Way to Scaffold Your Printmaking Instruction

Printmaking is an exciting art form that deserves a place in every art curriculum. But, with so many concepts and...
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Article

A Step-by-Step Guide to Standing Up for Yourself at Work This Fall

While the term “art teacher” describes a profession, I would argue it also describes a way of life. When you...
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Article

Gyotaku: Revisited, Researched, and Revamped!

As art teachers, we all have favorite techniques to teach. One of mine is gyotaku, the Japanese art of fish...
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Article

Why You Should Ditch Your Desk to Get Organized This Fall

When clutter becomes a challenge in the art room, the first instinct is to create more space to store things....
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Article

How to Organize Important Student Information With Tabbed Class Folders

As an art teacher, you have way more student information to keep track of compared to the typical classroom teacher....
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Article

Dish Up Your Best PD Session Yet With a PD Potluck!

One component of being an art teacher is participating in ongoing professional growth. Continuous learning improves our instruction and thus...
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Article

20 “Finish the Picture” Prompts Plus 33 MORE Early Finisher Activities That You Can Feel Good About

In traditional art classrooms, students produce work at a variety of paces. Sometimes this can leave an art teacher scrambling...
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Article

The Art Teacher’s Guide to Setting Up an Effective Early Finisher Station

“I’m finished. What do I do now?” As an elementary art teacher, one of my greatest classroom challenges is managing...
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