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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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Use This Flowchart to Help Your Students Write Authentic Artist Statements

Writing an artist statement can be a daunting task for middle school students. More often than not, students become stuck...
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Create a Syllabus That Your Students Will Actually Want to Read

There is one thing that I always dread on the first day of school… explaining the class syllabus. There is something...
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Use STEAM Initiatives to Build Art Appreciation

    The STEAM movement has been both an asset and a detriment to art education. Although the movement has...
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Effortlessly Communicate Your High School Curriculum With These Student Handouts

The structure of high school level art courses can vary from place to place. In some districts, they are organized...
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Effortlessly Communicate Your K–8 Curriculum With These Student Handouts

Near the end of this past school year, my colleagues and I were beginning to dive headfirst into revamping our instructional...
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Bring Famous Art to Your Students With a Traveling Exhibit!

Nothing comes close to viewing the original work of the old masters. Knowing the historical and artistic context it was...
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Genius Tricks to Transform 7 Common Art Room Leftovers

At the end of the year, I always find my classroom supply closets full of busted and worn-out supplies. I...
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7 Distinct Techniques to Transform Your Oil Pastel Projects

Oil pastels are one of those mediums that you either love or hate. Sometimes, the mess of them smeared over...
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4 Engaging End of the Year Projects to Keep You Sane

The last few days of the school year always seem to be a chaotic rush. Classes are shortened for assemblies...
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Why Every Art Classroom Needs a Shopping Cart

As art teachers, we are known for being ingenious with unusual art supplies and mediums. Using recycled garbage, food, or...
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3 Unexpected Ways Your Document Camera Can Save Your Sanity

A few years ago, I unexpectedly received a doc camera from some local grant funds and…my teaching life has not been the...
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The Best Shoes for Art Teacher Feet

    As art teachers, we put a constant strain on our bodies during the school day. Lugging supplies and standing...
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