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In this conversation with Rob Santos, we explore the powerful role of teaching artists in education, creativity, and personal growth. Rob shares how great educators do more than inspire passion, they help students confront frustration, injustice, and even hate in ways that push them toward meaningful action and deeper purpose.
We also discuss why vulnerability matters in teaching. Rob explains that students should not only feel known by their teachers, but should also know who their teachers are as people. That connection helps students see themselves in the learning process and creates classrooms built on trust, empathy, and authenticity.
Beyond education, we dive into Rob’s journey in comedy and storytelling, including his television series Beige on Tubi, and how humor can open doors to difficult but important conversations.
You’ll also find information below about the upcoming Arts for Learning HOT Schools Conference, where we continue conversations around creativity, innovation, and meaningful learning experiences for students and educators.
In this episode, we discuss:
Links:
Beige on Tubi: https://tubitv.com/series/300016636/beige
Arts for Learning HOT Schools Conference: https://www.aflct.org/programs/higher-order-thinking-hot-schools/
If you are passionate about education, creativity, leadership, or helping students find purpose through meaningful experiences, this conversation will challenge and inspire you.
___________
👉 Share your thoughts in the comments or connect with me on social media using #InnovatorsMindset
🌐 More at: https://georgecouros.com
🎙 Full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros
Follow George Couros:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros
Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgecourosauthor/
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519
📚 Books by George Couros:
Forward, Together:
https://a.co/d/99RGvl3
The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
What Makes a Great Principal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334739?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20
Because of a Teacher: https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Because of a Teacher 2: https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20
Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
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In this conversation with Rob Santos, we explore the powerful role of teaching artists in education, creativity, and personal growth. Rob shares how great educators do more than inspire passion, they help students confront frustration, injustice, and even hate in ways that push them toward meaningful action and deeper purpose.
We also discuss why vulnerability matters in teaching. Rob explains that students should not only feel known by their teachers, but should also know who their teachers are as people. That connection helps students see themselves in the learning process and creates classrooms built on trust, empathy, and authenticity.
Beyond education, we dive into Rob’s journey in comedy and storytelling, including his television series Beige on Tubi, and how humor can open doors to difficult but important conversations.
You’ll also find information below about the upcoming Arts for Learning HOT Schools Conference, where we continue conversations around creativity, innovation, and meaningful learning experiences for students and educators.
In this episode, we discuss:
Links:
Beige on Tubi: https://tubitv.com/series/300016636/beige
Arts for Learning HOT Schools Conference: https://www.aflct.org/programs/higher-order-thinking-hot-schools/
If you are passionate about education, creativity, leadership, or helping students find purpose through meaningful experiences, this conversation will challenge and inspire you.
___________
👉 Share your thoughts in the comments or connect with me on social media using #InnovatorsMindset
🌐 More at: https://georgecouros.com
🎙 Full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros
Follow George Couros:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros
Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgecourosauthor/
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519
📚 Books by George Couros:
Forward, Together:
https://a.co/d/99RGvl3
The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
What Makes a Great Principal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334739?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20
Because of a Teacher: https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d
Because of a Teacher 2: https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20
Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

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