K12ArtChat the Podcast

In this episode, Art Educator, Bill Rembert joins the Creativity Department for a conversation about the Black male perspective in Art Education. Particularly the lack of Black male representation (and male overall) in the field. Listen in as he shares his personal experiences, his feelings on the lack of male mentorship within schools, and ways of advocating for programs that would fill those gaps.

In this episode The Creativity Department is joined by artist Daryl Thompson. Daryl combines his love of drawing and cars to make highly detailed artwork as an automotive illustrator and is collaborating with the Toyota Dream Car USA Contest to help bring children’s imagination to life! Listen in for ways to inspire students that are passionate about technology and design.  Discover a plethora of resources to dive into and share with students.

In this episode The Creativity Department and co-host Mi'Jan Celie Tho-Biaz continue the Professional Learning Community (PLC) discussion with two new Connected Arts Networks (CAN)guests.  They are joined by Amber Arnold and Tina Barone to discuss the challenges of building a PLC and how having a supportive community can change the course of your teaching practice. Get inspired to join a PLC or even start your own with the stories and resources shared in this episode! 

Announcing a new 8-part series brought to you in partnership with the NAEA Connected Arts Networks (CAN)! In this series, The Creativity Department will be joined by co-host Dr. Mi'Jan Celie Tho-Biaz.  Together they will dive deeply into topics such as ED&I, SEL, and Leadership with CAN teachers and leaders! Enjoy this first conversation with Kim Hoj, Dance and Career Technical Education Teacher, and Jared Cassedy, Performing Arts Coordinator and Conductor of the Lexington High School Wind Ensemble about the importance of PLCs (Professional Learning Communities). 

Rebecca Hare, co-author of The Space: A Guide for Educators and Adobe’s Education Community Manager, joins The Creativity Department in this episode to talk about taking creative risks in teaching, building creative capacity in students, and making space for creativity in the art room. Listen in as Rebecca, Laura and Matt share their personal stories about risk taking and learn how making a plan for creativity can empower students and inspire educators. 

Elementary educator Carole Drummond-Johnson joins The Creativity Department and asks us to consider “if we are truly about the business of teaching 21-century skills, shouldn’t art & design be integrated with science, technology, engineering and math?” It’s every educators’ goal to reach all learners. Integrating STEM themes into your lessons could be the key to immersing all students in art! Listen in to learn more. 

The Creativity Department continues their 100th Episode celebration with author and educator, Tim Needles. Tim was the very first podcast guest and is a consistent contributor in the #K12ArtChat Twitter chat. Who better to discuss all   that has changed in Art Education over the past 8 years? Listen in as they discuss everything from technology integration in the art room to social emotional learning and the difficulties of hybrid learning.

It’s the 100th Episode! We couldn’t have done it without your support and our lovely guests! Join Matt and Laura as they commemorate #K12ArtChat the Podcast’s 100th episode and 8-year podcasting anniversary. Listen in and share the celebration as they reflect on the guests and topics they’ve had over the past 2 years, as well as their favorite happy teacher moments. Here’s to another 100 episodes! 

In this episode the Creativity Crew – Raine Valentine, Joe Boatfield, and Candido Crespo - talk about how they keep their students on their toes and engaged in fun and exciting ways! Listen in to hear each person’s unique approach to bringing fun into their art rooms.  Discover techniques for being silly, authentic, and spontaneous while staying on course with the curriculum and not losing control of your students.  

In this episode, Dan Ryder joins The Creativity Department to talk about project-based learning. Dan is a Learning Facilitator at Overman Academy and author of Intention: Critical Creativity in the Classroom. Listen in to learn about using project-based learning to help students make connections, transform knowledge, and explain their creative choices. When students embrace process, experimentation and even failure their learning becomes sticky, meaningful, and authentic.