Student & Parent Testimonials
Wendy D., Robinson Parent“I worked directly with Ms. Hilliard on a fundraising project for Robinson Elementary. She was able to adapt her lesson plans to make the fundraiser art work seamlessly into her curriculum. She was very professional, yet gentle, with her students. At that time, she had 1.5 classes in every art class. It was a lot, even overwhelming, to try to explain the projects and get the students set up with materials, but if she was flustered, it NEVER showed. She was able to engage the students and keep command of the classroom. She showed kindness and care to every student, while she encouraged them in their own artistic individuality. I thoroughly enjoyed working with her. My kids have all had the opportunity to work with Ms. Hilliard, either in class and/or community theater. They adore her and looked forward to class and play practice with her (in a local theater production of Annie). She is a wonderful teacher and mentor, and any age of student would be blessed to study with her.”
Ryan M., Robinson Student“Miss Hilliard is really good at art, and was a really good teacher when she taught me at Robinson. She took bad situations very well because I had some tricky kids in my class. She made art a lot of fun for all of her students.”
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Lucy B., Peach Plains Student"I liked art class with Ms. Hilliard. She was fun and helped me feel creative."
Aubree, Ferry Student"She's the best art teacher ever!"
Amy R., Ferry Parent"Ms. Hilliard's guidance has influenced Aubree's world to be full of imagination and creativity!"
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Liam D., Robinson Student
“She is an amazing person, and she taught me how to have an artistic mindset. She’s also super nice!”
Kim B., Peach Plains Parent"Very creative personality in the classroom and the theater. My daughters enjoyed the time spent in Lena's classroom at Peach Plains. They brought home some great art that is still on our walls."
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Maya D., Robinson Student“Ms. Hilliard makes art REALLY fun and enjoyable! I looked forward to going into her room every day. She was always very, very nice.”
Giada B., Peach Plains Student"She was a really great art teacher!"
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Maggie H., Voyager Student"I liked Miss Hilliard as an Art Teacher because she was helpful and patient with students and good at explaining projects".
Liz H., Voyager Parent"Lena Hilliard adapts her art lessons to fit the ability of her students. For my own child in her class, through her caring approach, she helped a shy young girl discover ways to creatively and comfortably express herself through her artwork."
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