What happens when students take the lead in their artistic journeys? In this episode, the Creativity Department welcomes Jen Ferrari and Jill Hogan, authors of What Artists Do: TAB Pedagogy and Practice for K–12 Choice-Based Art Classes. They tackle common misconceptions about TAB and share practical strategies for fostering student creativity, independence, and self-expression, including assessment approaches and ideas for choice-based art rooms.

What happens when students take the lead in their artistic journeys? In this episode, the Creativity Department welcomes Jen Ferrari and Jill Hogan, authors of What Artists Do: TAB Pedagogy and Practice for K–12 Choice-Based Art Classes. They tackle common misconceptions about TAB and share practical strategies for fostering student creativity, independence, and self-expression, including assessment approaches and ideas for choice-based art rooms.

What happens when students take the lead in their artistic journeys? In this episode, the Creativity Department welcomes Jen Ferrari and Jill Hogan, authors of What Artists Do: TAB Pedagogy and Practice for K–12 Choice-Based Art Classes. They tackle common misconceptions about TAB and share practical strategies for fostering student creativity, independence, and self-expression, including assessment approaches and ideas for choice-based art rooms.&nbsp;

Episode 268 – Jen Ferrari & Jill Hogan – TAB in Practice: Choice, Creativity, and the Artist's Mindset

What does it take to stay happy, creative, and growing as an art educator? Paul Kretchmer has a few rules for that! In this episode, the Creativity Department revisits Paul’s Happy Art Teacher Rules and explores how his philosophy can help educators sustain meaningful growth. From encouraging creative risk-taking and setting expectations to prioritizing self-care, Paul shares ideas that can support both teachers and students. Listen in for practical ways to integrate Paul’s philosophy into your art room.

What does it take to stay happy, creative, and growing as an art educator? Paul Kretchmer has a few rules for that! In this episode, the Creativity Department revisits Paul’s Happy Art Teacher Rules and explores how his philosophy can help educators sustain meaningful growth. From encouraging creative risk-taking and setting expectations to prioritizing self-care, Paul shares ideas that can support both teachers and students. Listen in for practical ways to integrate Paul’s philosophy into your art room.

What does it take to stay happy, creative, and growing as an art educator? Paul Kretchmer has a few rules for that! In this episode, the Creativity Department revisits Paul’s Happy Art Teacher Rules and explores how his philosophy can help educators sustain meaningful growth. From encouraging creative risk-taking and setting expectations to prioritizing self-care, Paul shares ideas that can support both teachers and students. Listen in for practical ways to integrate Paul’s philosophy into your art room.&nbsp;

Episode 267 – Paul Kretchmer – Happy Art Teacher Rules for Sustaining Meaningful Growth

Sometimes we can get caught up in the newest trends. In this episode we’re slowing down and going back to basics! Matt and Laura chat about practical art room wisdom, building community, and the tried-and-true practices that help set the stage for success. With the new school year upon us, Matt shares how he starts each year at the middle school level, while Laura draws on her past experiences in administration to share insights on advocating for art educators. Listen in for a conversation filled with practical ideas, perspective, and a reminder that the basics are worth revisiting.

Sometimes we can get caught up in the newest trends. In this episode we’re slowing down and going back to basics! Matt and Laura chat about practical art room wisdom, building community, and the tried-and-true practices that help set the stage for success. With the new school year upon us, Matt shares how he starts each year at the middle school level, while Laura draws on her past experiences in administration to share insights on advocating for art educators. Listen in for a conversation filled with practical ideas, perspective, and a reminder that the basics are worth revisiting.

Episode 266 – Back to Basics Art Teaching

Taking on a leadership role when you don’t feel ready can be daunting. For art educators, leadership can mean advocating for your program, supporting your students, or speaking up for the value of arts education. In this episode, the Creativity Department talks with Lori Kirksted, author of The Imposter’s Guide to Authentic Leadership. Lori shares what she’s learned about leading with vulnerability and authenticity. Discover practical insights for finding your voice, building confidence, and leading without losing yourself.

Taking on a leadership role when you don’t feel ready can be daunting. For art educators, leadership can mean advocating for your program, supporting your students, or speaking up for the value of arts education. In this episode, the Creativity Department talks with Lori Kirksted, author of The Imposter’s Guide to Authentic Leadership. Lori shares what she’s learned about leading with vulnerability and authenticity. Discover practical insights for finding your voice, building confidence, and leading without losing yourself.

Taking on a leadership role when you don’t feel ready can be daunting. For art educators, leadership can mean advocating for your program, supporting your students, or speaking up for the value of arts education. In this episode, the Creativity Department talks with Lori Kirksted, author of The Imposter’s Guide to Authentic Leadership. Lori shares what she’s learned about leading with vulnerability and authenticity. Discover practical insights for finding your voice, building confidence, and leading without losing yourself.&nbsp;

Episode 265 – Lori Kirksted – Leading with Vulnerability

Team Grundler talks with Catie Nasser about how Robotics and Coding can help play a big role in inspiring creativity in your students and in your classroom!

Team Grundler talks with Catie Nasser about how Robotics and Coding can help play a big role in inspiring creativity in your students and in your classroom!

Team Grundler talks with Catie Nasser about how Robotics and Coding can help play a big role in inspiring creativity in your students and in your classroom!&nbsp;

Creativity Dept - S2 - Ep.24 - Creativity, Coding, Robotics

Team Grundler continue the conversation with the Journal Fodder Junkies crew about the importance of collaboration for you as an artist and an educator and for your students.

Team Grundler continue the conversation with the Journal Fodder Junkies crew about the importance of collaboration for you as an artist and an educator and for your students.

Team Grundler continue the conversation with the Journal Fodder Junkies crew about the importance of collaboration for you as an artist and an educator and for your students. &nbsp;

Creativity Dept - S2 - Ep.23 - Pt.2 - Journal Fodder Junkies - Collaboration

Team Grundler talks with the Journal Fodder Junkies about what a journal can do for you individually as an artist!

Team Grundler talks with the Journal Fodder Junkies about what a journal can do for you individually as an artist!

Team Grundler talks with the Journal Fodder Junkies about what a journal can do for you individually as an artist! &nbsp;

Creativity Dept - S2 - Ep.23 - Pt.1

Team Grundler does a reboot in this episode as they talk with their very first host on the podcast Rabbi Michael Cohen about Skillset vs Mindset and the laws of creativity.

Team Grundler does a reboot in this episode as they talk with their very first host on the podcast Rabbi Michael Cohen about Skillset vs Mindset and the laws of creativity.

Creativity Dept - S2 - Ep.22 - Reboot Tech Rabbi - Michael Cohen

In this episode #TeamGrundler talks with Jorge Valenzuela about some of the creative benefits and the different resources to begin introducing robotics into your classroom.

In this episode #TeamGrundler talks with Jorge Valenzuela about some of the creative benefits and the different resources to begin introducing robotics into your classroom.

In this episode #TeamGrundler talks with Jorge Valenzuela about some of the creative benefits and the different resources to begin introducing robotics into your classroom.&nbsp;

Creativity Dept - S2 - Ep.21 - Rev Up Robotics

In this episode, Matt & Laura talk about looking for the Silver Lining during these challenging times. Enjoy, Be Silly, Be Healthy and Stay Creative.

In this episode, Matt & Laura talk about looking for the Silver Lining during these challenging times. Enjoy, Be Silly, Be Healthy and Stay Creative.

In this episode, Matt &amp; Laura talk about looking for the Silver Lining during these challenging times. Enjoy, Be Silly, Be Healthy and Stay Creative.

Creativity Dept - S2 - Ep.20 - Silver Lining

Looking back at an older episode, Team Grundler had the pleasure of talking with famed author, artist, Peter H. Reynolds and his journey of creativity. For an uplifting conversation, during a time of uncertainty, take a listen and feel inspired to create something for yourself and the community around you.

Looking back at an older episode, Team Grundler had the pleasure of talking with famed author, artist, Peter H. Reynolds and his journey of creativity. For an uplifting conversation, during a time of uncertainty, take a listen and feel inspired to create something for yourself and the community around you.

Looking back at an older episode, Team Grundler had the pleasure of talking with famed author, artist, Peter H. Reynolds and his journey of creativity. For an uplifting conversation, during a time of uncertainty, take a listen and feel inspired to create something for yourself and the community around you. &nbsp;

Creativity Dept - S2 - Ep.19 - Reboot w/ Peter Reynolds

During this episode, Matt & Laura talk with Elizabeth Peterson about the importance of building relationships with students through SEAL (Social-Emotional Artistic Learning).

During this episode, Matt & Laura talk with Elizabeth Peterson about the importance of building relationships with students through SEAL (Social-Emotional Artistic Learning).

During this episode, Matt &amp; Laura talk with Elizabeth Peterson about the importance of building relationships with students through SEAL (Social-Emotional Artistic Learning).

Creativity Dept - S2 - Ep.18 - Building Relationships Through SEAL

Team Grundler talks with Joshua Buckley & Michael Earnshaw about the Punk Rock passion, that you sometimes need to bring into the classroom to help engage kids.

Team Grundler talks with Joshua Buckley & Michael Earnshaw about the Punk Rock passion, that you sometimes need to bring into the classroom to help engage kids.

Team Grundler talks with Joshua Buckley &amp; Michael Earnshaw about the Punk Rock passion, that you sometimes need to bring into the classroom to help engage kids.

Creativity Dept - S2 - Ep.17 - Punk Rock Passion

In this episode, Matt & Laura talk about how finding a balance in both personal and professional life is so important. Also, balance just means finding a little bit of everything!

In this episode, Matt & Laura talk about how finding a balance in both personal and professional life is so important. Also, balance just means finding a little bit of everything!

In this episode, Matt &amp; Laura talk about how finding a balance in both personal and professional life is so important. Also, balance just means finding a little bit of everything!

Creativity Dept - S2 - Ep.16 - Balancing Personal & Professional life as it goes UP and Down

A podcast for K-12 art educators interested in connecting with colleagues and ideas. Each episode, hosted by Matt and Laura Grundler, takes you backstage with guest hosts from #K12ArtChat to dig into the latest art education innovations and resources. You’ll find tips, tools, and inspiration to keep you connected and moving forward.

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