Tim Needles

Tim Needles is an artist, educator & author who has been teaching high school art and media for over 25 years. He is a TEDx speaker, and his work has been featured on NPR, in the New York Times, Columbus Art Museum, and Norman Rockwell Museum.

Tim has written as an arts journalist interviewing actors, musicians, and artists such as: James Franco, Carrie Fisher, Jonah Hill, Marissa Tomei, and Woody Harrelson as well as writing both creative fiction and engaging non-fiction. As an educator, he’s the recipient of ISTE’s Technology in Action Award and Creativity Award, NAEA’s AET Outstanding Teaching Award, and The Rauschenberg Power of Art Award. He’s also a National Geographic Certified Teacher, PBS Digital Innovator, an ISTE Arts & Technology and STEM PLN leader, and Adobe Creative Educator. He;s also a board member for NYSATA and NYSCATE.