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Tracy Hare

Hi! My name is Tracy Hare and I am in my 11th year of teaching middle school art for a small district in central Minnesota. I received my B.S. in Art Education from St. Cloud State University and my M.Ed. from the University of Minnesota.

In my classroom, I strive for deepening 21st century skills by encouraging my students to practice critical thinking, solve open-ended problems creatively and work together to produce, connect and share their artwork.

When I am not answering to “Ms. Hare” at school, I am answering to “Mom” at home. My husband and I have three little people that provide us endless energy, motivation and inspiration.

I am thrilled to be contributing a middle school perspective as a member of The Art of Education writing team.

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How the AOE Online Conference Covers All Aspects of Art Ed

Art teachers are a wide and varied bunch. There are people all over the choice spectrum, teaching all different age...
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The 13 Pillars of Art Education Every Art Teacher Should Know

As a teacher, you know you make hundreds, if not thousands, of decisions every day in your classroom. As an...
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How to Choose the Right Drawing Pencil and Paper Every Time

If you’ve ever ordered supplies, you’ve likely been overwhelmed by all of the available paper and pencil options. Who knew...
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3 Helpful Elements and Principles Downloads

How to teach the Elements and Principles of Art continues to be a hot discussion topic among art teachers. Some of...
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How to Use Student Surveys to Lead Mindful Teaching

With first semester winding down, it’s a great time to get a pulse on what your students think about your...
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The Author and Illustrator Who Celebrates His Mistakes

    As art teachers, we know it’s OK for students to make mistakes. In fact, many of us encourage exploration...
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3 Successful Bell Ringers for Your Classroom

As my middle school students trickle into my art room each day, I like to get them engaged in an...
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The Best App for Student-Directed Digital Portfolios

One of the best ways to communicate growth of student learning is through a digital portfolio. However, with all of...
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An Engaging Critique That Taps Into Your Students’ Love of Quick Communication

21st-century students tend to be excellent communicators. Wait…let me rephrase that. 21st-century students tend to be excellent communicators when the...
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Visually Scaffold Your Curriculum With Ease

If your undergrad studio courses were anything like mine, you finished the classes with a deep understanding of the medium...
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A Way to Engage Your Entire Classroom

Do you ever find yourself dragging through a slide presentation while your students have that disengaged, bored-to-death look in their...
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2 Compelling Reasons for Using the Studio Habits of Mind in Your Art Room

Over a decade ago, researchers with Harvard’s Project Zero identified The Studio Habits of Mind. Through research, Lois Hetland and...
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