What does it take to build a teaching career across countries, cultures, and continents? Art teacher Lindsey Bailey joins Tim today to share her 15-year journey teaching in Singapore, China, Cambodia, the Middle East, and now Ethiopia. From navigating new cultures and languages to finding creative inspiration abroad, Lindsey offers insight into the challenges and rewards of international teaching. Listen as she discusses how she first started teaching internationally, the benefits and drawbacks of living and teaching in different countries, and offers advice for teachers thinking about doing the same.

• • Connect with Lindsey at cakecrush.com or on Instagram @cakecrushonthetown
  • Explore the Teaching Art Around the World series:
  • Norway
  • Thailand
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Ethiopia
  • Germany
  • Have You Ever Thought About Teaching Overseas?
  • Learn more about the Art Ed NOW Conference

Teaching clay can feel messy and intimidating—but it doesn’t have to! In this week’s Art Ed Radio, Tim chats with AOE Curriculum Designer Angela Matsuoka about simple tips, classroom hacks, and brand-new FLEX resources to help you expand your ceramics offerings this year, no matter what level you teach. Listen as they discuss how you can start small, how to be more intentional with your planning, and where you can find the resources you need to support your teaching.

• • See the Art of Ed's FLEX Curriculum
  • Surface Design Explorations
  • Fired and Refined
  • Wonders of Wheel Throwing
  • Check out all the ceramics resources in FLEX
  • Additional AOE resources on ceramics

Classroom management can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. In today's episode, Kyle Wood joins Tim and shares practical tips and creative systems that keep the art room calm, focused, and fun. The conversation covers a variety of topics, including setting boundaries, creating routines that fit your style, and reframing anxiety about disruptions into intentional planning.  They also discuss Kyle's role in the Draw the Line series on AOEU’s YouTube channel, where you can find even more classroom management ideas.

• • Watch the Draw the Line series on YouTube
  • What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Classroom Management?
  • Find other classroom management resources on the Art of Ed website
  • Listen to Kyle's Who Arted? Podcast
  • See the Art of Ed's FLEX Curriculum
  • Learn more about the Art Ed NOW Conference

Fresh off hosting the Art Ed NOW Conference, Tim and Amanda are here with the August mailbag! After a garden talk update, they answer listener questions about starting the school year strong, surviving the chaos of short class periods, finding the perfect gift for an art teacher, and learning hundreds of student names without losing your mind.

• • Podcast advice on Getting Hired as an Art Educator
  • Read the Dear First Year Art Teacher article
  • See the Art of Ed's FLEX Curriculum
  • Check out the Art of Ed Community for August events
  • AOE's Back to School resources
  • Learn more about the Art Ed NOW Conference
  • Shout out to Pesky Pete
  • Learn about Tim's favorite plant, Anise Hyssop

The 25th Art Ed Now Conference is happening this weekend, and Tim is joined by co-host Amanda Heyn to celebrate the milestone with a look back at some of their favorite moments from past conferences. From wild games and surprise guests to giant novelty cakes and unforgettable costumes, they share behind-the-scenes stories that reflect the joy, community, and creativity that Art Ed NOW is known for. They also discuss what’s coming up at this weekend’s event, including must-see presentations, exciting giveaways, and new ways to make art together. Whether you’re a longtime attendee or thinking about joining for the first time, this episode will get you excited for everything Art Ed NOW has to offer.

• • See the Art of Ed's FLEX Curriculum
  • Register for the Art Ed NOW Conference
  • Learn more about AOEU's Certificate Programs

Art educator Joel Scholten returns to the show for a fun, insightful conversation about longevity in teaching, embracing creativity, and making meaningful connections—in and out of the classroom. He gives a behind-the-scenes look at the hilarious promotional reels he created for the upcoming Art Ed NOW Conference,  and what participants can expect from his hands-on artmaking session that starts the Main event. The conversation also dives in to practical advice for traveling art teachers, innovative cleanup strategies, and why routines are foundational to building student relationships and classroom success.

• Watch Joel's Let Creativity Reign reel
• See the Art of Ed's FLEX Curriculum
• Learn more about the Art Ed NOW Conference
• Follow Joel on Instagram and TikTok

Get ready for one of the spiciest episodes of Art Ed Radio yet! Tim Bogatz is joined by Amanda Heyn for a long-awaited “Hot Takes” edition, where they share their boldest, most controversial opinions about all things art education. They also read hot takes from the AOEU community, share incredible voicemails from listeners and the AOE team, and rant (lovingly) about cliché student artwork, extra credit, perspective drawing, and why you're spending way too much time worrying about glaze.

• Join the discussion over on the Art of Ed Community
• See the Art of Ed's FLEX Curriculum
• Learn more about the Art Ed NOW Conference
• Overrated: Art History Edition
• Do you have a hot take? Leave us a message at 515-209-2595!

In this episode from the archives, Tim sits down with the incredible Momo Schafer, glass artist and fan-favorite from the hit Netflix series Blown Away. Momo shares insights into her creative journey, her experience on the show, and the importance of making glassblowing more accessible and appreciated by a broader audience. Listen as they discuss some behind-the-scenes stories from the show, some ideas for helping your students appreciate what happens in a hot shop, and where to learn more about blown glass.

• Momo's website can be found here
• Her Instagram is here
• Watch Blown Away on Netflix! 
• Check out AOE's Instagram
• Find The Art of Ed on YouTube

Tim and Amanda return with the July Mailbag to answer your most pressing art ed questions! They explore creative ways to use leftover clay, how to plan project timelines, and whether AI belongs as part of your curriculum. Plus, they dive into strategies for recharging your creative energy over the summer—and wrap up with a fun look at the perfect day in the life of an art teacher.

• Join the Art of Ed Community
• Clay 101
• Cassie Stephens' episode on the first days of school
• See the Art of Ed's FLEX Curriculum
• 5 Ways to Make Art on the First Day of School
• Dr. Dalton-Smith and the 7 Types of Rest

In today's episode, artist and educator Juana Meneses joins Tim to explore the art of bookmaking with found objects. Juana shares how she uses unconventional materials and found objects as powerful tools for storytelling and identity-building. Through her teaching and personal practice, she encourages students to engage deeply with their materials, embracing intuition, memory, and meaning in their creative work. The discussion also touches on AOEU's new Studio: Book Arts graduate course and Juana's upcoming Art Ed NOW presentation, two incredible opportunities to dive deeper into bookmaking!

• Take a look at the Studio: Book Arts graduate course
• Learn more about Juana and see her website
• You can also find her on Instagram
• Find out more about the Art Ed NOW Conference!
• Portable Editions artists' books