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#HawksOnTheRun

Raising awareness about shark finning through foil art! 3rd grade did a fabulous job on these! #ThisisHoffmann Hoffmann Elementary

Just a few more reasons why the arts are crucial! hubs.ly/H0kr3xS0

Practicing our routines and flexible seating expectations in the art room! It’s going to be a fantastic year! #creativespace #flexibleseating #hoffmannproud #thisisnorthside

So eager to see the final product! Second grade is doing such an amazing job on their self-portraits! #faceexploration #differentisbeautiful #selfportrait #art #ilovemyjob

“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning.”

My new classroom for the coming weeks. Let the quarantine creations begin! 🎨 The gate is an attempt to keep my toddler out of all the things...let’s see how long this lasts.🤣 #washyourhands #socialdistancing #teachersrock #virtualartroom #artmatters

It’s absolutely NOT the same as being able to interact in person while students are creating especially because I’m unable to see the most beautiful part, the process start to finish, but I am so grateful to have the ability to see what my students create from home!❤️#NISDAtHome

March 30th birthdays for our Hawks, Nathan & Kristina (5th grade) and Hezekiah (1st grade)!!! Have a wonderful day! 💙 Hoffmann Elementary

A1 DL has forced me to use technology in ways I never thought possible and I’m so grateful for it! Growth can be so uncomfortable but incredibly rewarding in the end. #NISDEdChat

A5 Knowing we are all finding a new (some of it temporary) normal so we need to be vulnerable enough to take risks and strong enough to take the lead when we can. Our ability to adapt has been so inspiring. #NISDEdChat

A6 I don’t even know how to answer this question as the upcoming school year still holds so many unknowns. Not only have we discovered new strengths in ourselves but we’ve watched our students do the same & more. Distance has somehow brought us closer in many ways. #NISDEdChat

Finally have my own space up and running for distance learning! It’s wonderful to have a place to nurture my own creative process. #artstudio #distancelearning #myspace

My secretary hard at work.

Trust me when I say, if I can do this ANYONE can! I’m really starting to love this learning journey I’ve been on with technology. Thanks to Amanda Quick, M.Ed. and Carly Marshall - Music for the encouragement! #teachart #NISDDL

May 12th birthday shoutout for our Hawks, MacKayla (4th grade) and Rocco (5th grade)!!! Have a GREAT day! #NISDHoffmann

Absolutely mind blowing! ❤️

I’m loving the “Be the Art” results this week. Here’s one that will start your day off right...😁Northside Fine Arts Hoffmann Elementary

It was such a special moment for me to watch one of my former 5th graders find their ceiling tile painting in the art room today! This is one of my many “whys!” Hoffmann Elementary