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Have you ever felt like you're more than an educator? That you have other passions you'd like to pursue? In today's episode, Sean Longstreet shares his journey from LA's Teacher of the Year to Music Ed Tech Entrepreneur living in France. The journey he describes is filled with opportunities, which have led to unexpected outcomes. We also chat about how arts integration and IB (international baccalaureate) programs intersect, the importance of emotional intelligence, and how the arts can bring communities together. Don't miss this conversation and the downloadable freebie at artsintegration.com/artworks episode 69.

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Frustrated, overwhelmed, and worried that teaching isn't the career for you anymore? In this episode, Susan Riley is sharing a 7-step process for finding your purpose, examining your calling, and falling back in love with your teaching career.

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Change is all around us in education. But how do you know if the change is worth it or not? In a time of division and stress in K-12 schools, author Anthony Muhammad shares a 4 pillar framework that can guide us to improving schools and building trust. In this interview, Dr. Muhammad dives deeply into what trust means and how to connect authentically with each other in times of stress.

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If you're headed back into the classroom after a long break, you know how challenging it can be to get back into a routine. In this episode, Susan shares 4 activities from the free Create&Think App you can use to help make that transition back to school a bit smoother.

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In his latest book, The Principal as Chief Empathy Officer: Creating a Culture Where Everyone Grows, author and former school administrator Tom Hoerr makes the case that relationships are key to developing schools where everyone thrives. In this episode, Tom shares specific strategies that take 2 minutes or less that can build empathy between Teachers, Leaders, and Parents for on-going school success.

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Try using these 3 Design Thinking strategies as a framework for relevant and fun projects in your classroom during the hectic holiday season.

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With so many difficult circumstances in education right now, we need a hero. In this candid episode, Susan shares 3 examples of everyday educators who are impacting the journey for many others - and what we can all learn from their archetype.

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How do you know if you're using arts enhancement or arts integration? And if you're using arts enhancement, how do you move to arts integration? In this episode, Susan is getting tactical and practical. She's sharing the Arts Integration Continuum and examples of each of the 5 stages of Arts Integration. Don't miss this week's free download - a copy of the Continuum!

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Not all Classroom Management is created equal. Smart Classroom Management founder Michael Linsin is here this week to discuss the importance of creating a positive classroom environment where students enjoy being present, coupled with non-negotiable rules and consequences.

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"Because it brings my students to life". That's the reason today's guest, Ann Noriel, gives for why drama and music impacts our classrooms. In this episode, Ann shares how to create your own classroom play or musical - even if you only have 5 minutes to spare. She outlines the 10 steps from her book "From the Page to the Stage", and offers ideas for scaffolding this process. So no matter how small or big you want to make it, a class-created show is within reach. Be sure to visit artsintegration.com/artworks for today's show notes, which includes links to Ann's book, her contact information, and a special free handout with each of the 10 steps.