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Tim Needles is an artist, performer, and the author of the best-selling book STEAM Power: Infusing Art Into Your STEM Curriculum (ISTE), now in its 2nd edition. Recognized as one of District Administrator’s Top 100 Education Leaders for 2025 and the 2025 NY State Art Teacher of the Year, Tim is a pioneer in integrating creativity with technology.
A veteran educator of over 26 years at Smithtown School District and an adjunct college professor, Tim is a TEDx speaker whose work has been featured in the New York Times, NPR, and the Norman Rockwell Museum. He is a recipient of the ISTE Making IT Happen Award and the Rauschenberg Power of Art Award. A connected leader, Tim represents major educational brands as a NASA Solar System Ambassador, Adobe, Lego, Discovery, and more. Connect with him at @timneedles.