Benjamin Hoffman is the High School Visual Arts Teacher at Kutztown Area High School in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. Benjamin has been teaching in Kutztown for seven years where he offers a range of studio courses that meets the needs of all students. From Intro to Studio Art all the way up through AP Studio Art, students are engaged in meaningful dialogue, art-making, and process-driven experiences that shape the world around them.
Benjamin just recently completed his second master’s degree from Kutztown University in Arts Administration and will be pursuing his Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Art Education through Indiana University of Bloomington this Fall. Outside of the classroom, Benjamin serves as the President of the Pennsylvania Art Education Association, working to advance the field of art education while supporting a board of nearly forty art educators across the state.
Benjamin also serves as a volunteer firefighter with the Kutztown Fire & Rescue where he recently completed a 20’ x 60’ mural along the outside of the building. Whether painting alongside his students, leading the National Art Honor Society chapter at school, or simply volunteering in the community, Benjamin is dedicated to all of his students and celebrates the creative mindset of every learner.
Most recently, Benjamin Hoffman was named as one of twelve finalists who will advance to the next level for the 2024 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year.
Benjamin just recently completed his second master’s degree from Kutztown University in Arts Administration and will be pursuing his Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Art Education through Indiana University of Bloomington this Fall. Outside of the classroom, Benjamin serves as the President of the Pennsylvania Art Education Association, working to advance the field of art education while supporting a board of nearly forty art educators across the state.
Benjamin also serves as a volunteer firefighter with the Kutztown Fire & Rescue where he recently completed a 20’ x 60’ mural along the outside of the building. Whether painting alongside his students, leading the National Art Honor Society chapter at school, or simply volunteering in the community, Benjamin is dedicated to all of his students and celebrates the creative mindset of every learner.
Most recently, Benjamin Hoffman was named as one of twelve finalists who will advance to the next level for the 2024 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year.