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title: Matthews Elementary Art Teacher Receives North Carolina Art Educator of the Year Award
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# Matthews Elementary Art Teacher Receives North Carolina Art Educator of the Year Award

Kaitlyn Linscheid, an art teacher at Matthews Elementary School, was named the North Carolina Art Educator of the Year by the North Carolina Art Education Association on November 5, 2026. Linscheid received the award during the NCAEA Conference in October 2026.

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### Press Release: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

*Published November 5, 2026. Reproduced in full from the [Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools](https://www.cmsk12.org/post-details/~board/people-excellence/post/matthews-elementary-art-teacher-named-the-north-carolina-art-educator-of-the-year).*

#### Matthews Elementary art teacher named the North Carolina Art Educator of the Year

Matthews Elementary School art teacher Kaitlyn Linscheid was named the North Carolina Art Educator of the Year by the North Carolina Art Education Association (NCAEA). Linscheid was recognized during the NCAEA Conference in October.

“I was truly speechless and overcome with gratitude,” Linscheid said of the recognition. “It means so much to be recognized for doing something that I truly love. I share this honor with my incredible school community, staff and administration that sees the value in arts in education. This award serves as a reminder of why I love being an art educator.”

Linscheid is in her fourth year at Matthews Elementary, and she loves watching her students discover their creativity and confidence through all the different art mediums.

“Art teaches us that there’s no ‘right’ way to solve a creative problem, which allows students to discover their unique artistic voice,” said Linscheid. “Through art, students learn to take risks, express their emotions and ideas and develop confidence that extends far beyond the art room walls. I never take for granted this opportunity to help mold and shape the future generation of creatives.”

Source: [Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools](https://www.cmsk12.org/post-details/~board/people-excellence/post/matthews-elementary-art-teacher-named-the-north-carolina-art-educator-of-the-year)