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

How do you make an impact on the lives of students?  This is the question Julie Hasson set out on a journey to discover.  Listen in as she shares the lessons she's learned along the way.

How do you make an impact on the lives of students? This is the question Julie Hasson set out on a journey to discover. Listen in as she shares the lessons she's learned along the way.

How do you make an impact on the lives of students?&nbsp; This is the question Julie Hasson set out on a journey to discover.&nbsp; Listen in as she shares the lessons she's learned along the way.

Ep. 24 Chalk & Chances with Julie Hasson

Ever feel like your life and work are off the rails? In this episode, Jeanne Bjork shares some helpful ideas for bringing your world back in balance.

Ever feel like your life and work are off the rails? In this episode, Jeanne Bjork shares some helpful ideas for bringing your world back in balance.

Ep. 23 Balancing Your Life and Teaching with Jeanne Bjork

What does it look like to think outside the box in art?  In this episode, High School Art Teacher Matt Cockrell shares how to break even the most creative mold.

What does it look like to think outside the box in art? In this episode, High School Art Teacher Matt Cockrell shares how to break even the most creative mold.

What does it look like to think outside the box in art?&nbsp; In this episode, High School Art Teacher Matt Cockrell shares how to break even the most creative mold.

Ep. 22 Thinking Outside of the Box with Matt Cockrell

The arts can provide such a natural conduit for social emotional learning. Join Team Grundler as they chat with Elizabeth Peterson from the Inspired Classroom all about integrating the arts with SEL.

The arts can provide such a natural conduit for social emotional learning. Join Team Grundler as they chat with Elizabeth Peterson from the Inspired Classroom all about integrating the arts with SEL.

Ep 21 Social Emotional Artistic Learning with Elizabeth Peterson

In this short episode, Matt and Laura look back on 2018 and how it's leading to transformation in 2019.  If you're looking to make a change this year, tune in for a conversation about what's next.

In this short episode, Matt and Laura look back on 2018 and how it's leading to transformation in 2019. If you're looking to make a change this year, tune in for a conversation about what's next.

In this short episode, Matt and Laura look back on 2018 and how it's leading to transformation in 2019.&nbsp; If you're looking to make a change this year, tune in for a conversation about what's next.

Ep. 20 New Year, Old Year with Team Grundler

Innovation isn't just about the next cool tech tool or gadget.  In this episode, Carl Hooker joins Team Grundler in a discussion about what digital learning really means and how it's effecting innovation in our schools.

Innovation isn't just about the next cool tech tool or gadget. In this episode, Carl Hooker joins Team Grundler in a discussion about what digital learning really means and how it's effecting innovation in our schools.

Innovation isn't just about the next cool tech tool or gadget.&nbsp; In this episode, Carl Hooker joins Team Grundler in a discussion about what digital learning really means and how it's effecting innovation in our schools.

Ep. 19 Innovating Digital Learning with Carl Hooker

What's all the hype with journaling? Laura and Matt sit down with guest Sam Peck to explore how this practice can help you in and out of the classroom.

What's all the hype with journaling? Laura and Matt sit down with guest Sam Peck to explore how this practice can help you in and out of the classroom.

Ep. 18 Draw and Play Here with Sam Peck

Dan Ryder believes that you can connect critical thinking and creativity in any classroom. In this episode, he shares some specific strategies any educator can integrate to a more intentional, creative classroom environment.

Dan Ryder believes that you can connect critical thinking and creativity in any classroom. In this episode, he shares some specific strategies any educator can integrate to a more intentional, creative classroom environment.

Ep. 17 Creating Intention in the Classroom with Dan Ryder

This special interview with author and illustrator Peter Reynolds explores literacy in schools, how to make the jump to STEAM and why creativity is the key that unlocks it all.

This special interview with author and illustrator Peter Reynolds explores literacy in schools, how to make the jump to STEAM and why creativity is the key that unlocks it all.

Ep.16 Creating the Future with Peter Reynolds

Art Educator Holly Bess Kincaid is here to share how the arts can be used to meet the needs of all students - regardless of their background or ability.

Art Educator Holly Bess Kincaid is here to share how the arts can be used to meet the needs of all students - regardless of their background or ability.

Ep.15 Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners

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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