Elizabeth (Liz) Hensley – Arkansas A+ Fellow
Liz Hensley is a passionate art educator with over 31 years of teaching experience, currently serving at Barton High School where she has taught art for the past decade. She holds a BSE in Art Education (K–12) and is currently working toward ESOL certification to further support diverse learners in her classroom.
Liz believes deeply in the power of the arts to develop problem-solving skills, spark creativity, and create positive learning experiences. Her teaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that all children can learn and that integrating the arts helps students connect with content in meaningful, individualized ways. Whether guiding students through visual art, performance, or costume design, she encourages them to be original, be bold, and be creative.
With a personal “superpower” of creativity and a passion for empowering students through artistic expression, Liz continues to inspire others by showing how the arts can transform education.
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