Nicole Hoff

Mrs. Hoff is a K-5 Art Teacher at Vicenza Elementary School. She has taught art at every grade level from Kindergarten - 12th grade during her eight years teaching for DoDEA. Mrs. Hoff earned her Master's Degree in Art Education from New York University and her Bachelor's Degree in Cultural Arts and Education from The Evergreen State College.

Mrs. Hoff is passionate about creating a student centered environment in her classroom where students are challenged to be creative problem solvers and to use 21st Century tools and techniques to express their unique ideas and talents. Mrs. Hoff's classroom is a hands-on, minds-on, learning workshop where education is an action sport - students get their hands dirty and they love every minute of it. She is committed to building a classroom culture and a school community where every single student can be successful. She is also committed to her leadership roles within her professional community and believes in the power of professional development through cooperative learning teams.

"In her own thoughtful and positive way, she has helped change the culture of our school and has made it a better place for children," said VES Principal Allison Peltz. "Nicole Hoff will make an outstanding role model for other teachers. She personifies all the attributes of a great teacher. She is passionate about her profession, extremely articulate, energetic, and highly capable."