Art educator Joel Scholten returns to the show for a fun, insightful conversation about longevity in teaching, embracing creativity, and making meaningful connections—in and out of the classroom. He gives a behind-the-scenes look at the hilarious promotional reels he created for the upcoming Art Ed NOW Conference, and what participants can expect from his hands-on artmaking session that starts the Main event. The conversation also dives in to practical advice for traveling art teachers, innovative cleanup strategies, and why routines are foundational to building student relationships and classroom success.

Resources and Links

• Watch Joel's Let Creativity Reign reel
• See the Art of Ed's FLEX Curriculum
• Learn more about the Art Ed NOW Conference
• Follow Joel on Instagram and TikTok