Self-reflection is a valuable tool for every teacher. In today's episode, Candido discusses how self-reflection has benefitted his teaching. He also talks with Alisha Mernick about one way she approaches self-reflection, as well as tips for creating an inclusive classroom and what we can do to help students find their voice.

Alisha describes strategies that may not be acceptable in all districts. Ensure you are following all district guidelines when implementing new strategies into your practice.

Resources and Links

• Follow Alisha on Instagram and Twitter
• View Alisha's Substack
• Listen to Episode 225 of Art Ed Radio
• 5 Ways to Help Create a Culturally Sensitive Classroom

Resilience is a skill we want all of our students to develop; we also, however, need to realize how important it is for ourselves as teachers. In today's episode, art educator Sydney Snyder joins Candido to talk about the importance of resilience and looking after our mental health. Listen as they discuss how we can reflect on our teaching, why we need to step away from overwork, and how we can manage uncomfortable emotions.

Resources and Links

• View Sydney's website and Instagram page
• Art Therapy for Art Teachers
• Listen to The Art of SEL podcast

Teachers sometimes think about what other jobs they could have outside the classroom, and those thoughts are coming even more often these days. But what does it look like when an art teacher becomes an entrepreneur? In today's episode, Candido welcomes on Shana Circe to talk about her journey from the world of education to becoming a teaching artist and everything that has been involved in the adventure.

Resources and Links

• View Shana's website and Instagram page
• Umbrella Arts Academy on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook
• Five Alternative Career Options for K-12 Art Teachers
• Three Big Considerations for Taking on a New Job or Position

Teachers are always looking for ways to connect with their communities, and today's episode will give you a plethora of ideas on how to do so. Candido is joined by Levar Robinson to talk about understanding and being a part of the community in which you teach, how to connect with families, and how to help students bring art to the spaces around them.  Resources and Links

• Follow Art by Levar on Instagram and Twitter
• Art Ed Radio Ep. 285--Looking at Collaboration
• FLEX Lessons--Community Mural and Community Skylines

In today’s episode, Candido welcomes Dr. Lori Santos to discuss the difference between appreciation and appropriation, and why that knowledge is so important. Listen as the conversation covers understanding culture, where teachers can find resources and ideas to support their work, and how we can avoid perpetuating stereotypes in the lessons we teach.

Resources and Links

• Dr. Santos mentioned books by Anton Treuer and Tiffany Jewell
• Considering Cultural Appropriation in the Art Room by Janet Taylor
• How to Avoid Cultural Appropriation in Your Lessons by Ray Yang
• Ep. 129: Creating a Culturally Responsive Curriculum
• How to Deal with the Idea of Appropriation by Melissa Purtee

In today's episode, Candido reconnects with his high school English teacher for a fun conversation about creativity and collaboration. Listen as they discuss the benefits of collaboration, why students feel welcome in the art room, and how teachers can create the space students need to explore and develop their creative skills.

Resources and Links

• Explore the Collaboration in the Art Room PRO Pack
• Looking at Ideas for Collaboration
• Follow Candido on Instagram and Twitter
• Hear every episode of Everyday Art Room

The Everyday Art Room podcast has a new permanent host—Candido Crespo! You may know Candido from his Instagram, his NOW Conference presentations, or his episodes guest hosting the podcast. Today, he welcomes you to his debut episode as the permanent host of Everyday Art Room! Listen as he discusses what to expect from his show, his passions and what drives him, and how he wants to connect with podcast listeners.

Resources and Links

• Listen to Candido's first and second episodes as guest host
• Follow Candido on Instagram and Twitter
• Hear every episode of Everyday Art Room

We always feel great when we go above and beyond as teachers, but we know--especially right now--that going above and beyond is not always feasible. Sometimes--oftentimes--we need to go back to the basics. Listen to this episode from the archives as Nic talks about the building blocks of a good curriculum, and how she helps students develop the basic skills that will set them up for future success. 

Resources and Links

• View Nic's Instagram account
• Take a look at AOEU's Graduate Courses

In this episode from early in 2021, Nic welcomes Daniel Bryant, an art teacher from Charleston, South Carolina. Daniel explains how and why he always chooses joy, and how that shapes his teaching and his worldview. Listen as he and Nic discuss joy, reconciliation, and the projects he develops for his students.

Resources and Links

• Follow Daniel on Instagram and Facebook
• Mr. Bryant Read Alongs
• Daniel's Animation Work
• Boys of Valor

In her second episode as guest host, Jessica Madenford explores the idea of being a mindful art teacher. She is joined by Dr. Andrea McDonough to talk about how mindfulness can aid in both personal and professional development. Listen as they discuss the power of meditation, the important connections between mindfulness and art, and the benefits of these ideas for both teachers and students alike.

Resources and Links

• Simple Mindful Activities Perfect for the Art Room
• Nic's podcast on The Mindful Art Room
• The Art of SEL, Episode 3: Self-Management
• Five Minute Mindfulness