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

This episode, #TeamGrundler talks with Jed Dearybury about the value that play has on engagement and learning.

This episode, #TeamGrundler talks with Jed Dearybury about the value that play has on engagement and learning.

Creativity Dept - S2 - Ep.15 - Learning through Play

In this episode, #TeamGrundler talk with guest Janet Taylor, about the idea of choice in the classroom and what that would really looks like by dispelling some myths about it.

In this episode, #TeamGrundler talk with guest Janet Taylor, about the idea of choice in the classroom and what that would really looks like by dispelling some myths about it.

Creativity Dept. S2 Ep.14 - What does choice really look like?

#TeamGrundler talks with 5th gr. Creative teacher Jesus Huerta about why creativity plays such an important role in the learning process of a student. Along with one teacher in grad school, who told him about his higher expectations and that Jesus "is better than this!" and Jesus began to work hard living up to the expectation.

#TeamGrundler talks with 5th gr. Creative teacher Jesus Huerta about why creativity plays such an important role in the learning process of a student. Along with one teacher in grad school, who told him about his higher expectations and that Jesus "is better than this!" and Jesus began to work hard living up to the expectation.

#TeamGrundler talks with 5th gr. Creative teacher Jesus Huerta about why creativity plays such an important role in the learning process of a student. Along with one teacher in grad school, who told him about his higher expectations and that Jesus "is better than this!" and Jesus began to work hard living up to the expectation.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Creativity Dept - S2 - Ep.13 - Expectations & Project Based Learning

#TeamGrundler talks with Language Arts teacher, Kim Durall about the importance of allowing students to share their learning/understanding in their own way.

#TeamGrundler talks with Language Arts teacher, Kim Durall about the importance of allowing students to share their learning/understanding in their own way.

#TeamGrundler talks with Language Arts teacher, Kim Durall about the importance of allowing students to share their learning/understanding in their own way.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Creativity Dept - S2 - Ep.12 - It's Called Language Arts for a Reason

#TeamGrundler talks with good friend Chris Parker about why having a PLN can help you professionally, as well as personally.

#TeamGrundler talks with good friend Chris Parker about why having a PLN can help you professionally, as well as personally.

Creativity Dept - S2 - Ep.11 - The Power of a PLN

Matt & Laura talk about the importance of Reflection of the year past and what they would like to say more of in the upcoming year.

Matt & Laura talk about the importance of Reflection of the year past and what they would like to say more of in the upcoming year.

Matt &amp; Laura talk about the importance of Reflection of the year past and what they would like to say more of in the upcoming year.

Creativity Dept - S2 - Ep.10 - Things you want to say more of for 2020

During this episode Team Grundler talk with Morphi App developer Sophia Georgiou about her path to this creative point in her life. Along with how to get started with 3D modeling/printing.

During this episode Team Grundler talk with Morphi App developer Sophia Georgiou about her path to this creative point in her life. Along with how to get started with 3D modeling/printing.

During this episode Team Grundler talk with Morphi App developer Sophia Georgiou about her path to this creative point in her life. Along with how to get started with 3D modeling/printing.&nbsp;

Creativity Dept - S2 - Ep.9 - 3D modeling & AR for all age levels

Team Grundler talks with guest host Tim Needles about the impact Augmented Reality has on a Creative Classroom and learning for students.

Team Grundler talks with guest host Tim Needles about the impact Augmented Reality has on a Creative Classroom and learning for students.

Creativity Dept - S2 - Ep.8 - Augmented Reality & Beyond - w/ Tim Needles

Team Grundler sit down and talk with Joshua Stamper, about the importance of Aspiring Leadership and Creativity, not only for Administratiors but as an educators too!

Team Grundler sit down and talk with Joshua Stamper, about the importance of Aspiring Leadership and Creativity, not only for Administratiors but as an educators too!

Team Grundler sit down and talk with Joshua Stamper, about the importance of Aspiring Leadership and Creativity, not only for Administratiors but as an educators too!&nbsp;

Creativity Dept - S2 - Ep.7 - Aspiring Leadership & Creativity (Feat. Joshua Stamper)

Team Grundler talks with guest host Jen Holsinger-Raybourn about how to infuse the idea of Gratitude in the classroom as well as personally!

Team Grundler talks with guest host Jen Holsinger-Raybourn about how to infuse the idea of Gratitude in the classroom as well as personally!

Creativity Dept - S2 - Ep.6 - Gratitude

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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