K12ArtChat the Podcast
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.
Episodes
288 episodes
Episode 222 – Jorge Lucero – Creating Knowledge
In this episode, the Creativity Department is joined by returning guest Jorge Lucero to discuss the philosophy around creating knowledge. Listen in and learn how artmaking teaches students so much more than making art. It supports persona...
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Episode 221 – Amy Pfeiler-Wunder & Mary Kate Bergh – Multi-Modal Learning through the Power of Play
In this episode, the Creativity Department is joined by NAEA’s President-Elect Amy Pfeiler-Wunder and her colleague Mark Kate Bergh for a discussion about the importance of play and multi-modal learning! explore topics such as: how multi-modal ...
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Episode 220 – Cindy Todd – Staying Creative Over the Summer
In this episode, the Creativity Department is joined by NAEA’s President – Cindy Todd to talk about how art educators can stay creative over their summer break! Cindy shares a few ways she’s been beating the summer slump, from artmaking in new ...
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Episode 219 – Connected Arts Network – Reflections & Realities in the Classroom
To round out the school year, Matt and Mi’Jan talk to Connected Arts Network (CAN) members Cody Puckett and Kim Guadagnoli about how they’re reflecting on this past school year! Cody and Kim share how their school year went, how they grew as ar...
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Episode 218 – Connected Arts Network – Closing out the Year with Community in Mind
In this episode, Oral Historian Dr. Mi'Jan Celie Tho-Biaz, Matt Grundler, and Connected Arts Network (CAN) members Elizabeth Zwierzynski and Leslie Grace discuss how they’re keeping the momentum as the end of the school year quickly approaches....
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Episode 217 – Connie Stewart – The Dangerous Power of Teaching the Arts
In this episode, the Creativity Department is joined by professor and author – Connie Stewart from the University of Northern Colorado to talk about “dangerous power of teaching arts education” and what exactly that means to her. Connie also di...
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Episode 216 – Jed Dearybury – The Powerful Act of Play
In this episode, the Creativity Department is joined by award-winning educator and author Jed Dearybury. Listen in as they take a deep dive into the importance of play. Discover strategies for using it to increase curiosity and nurture problem ...
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Episode 215 – Lisa Kay, Beverley Johns, & Donalyn Heise – Restorative Practice
In this episode, the Creativity Department is joined by the authors of Davis Publications’ new book, Restorative Practices in Education through the Arts. Listen in as Lisa Kay, Beverley Johns, and Donalyn Heise explore how restorative ...
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Episode 214 – Tasha Newton – Finding your Calling
Tasha Newton is an art educator who started her career at the elementary level but, after an unexpected shift, she ended up teaching at a local high school and has never looked back! Joined by guest host David Modler, The Creativity Department ...
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Episode 213 – Matt Johnson – Finding a Balance as a Teacher, Leader, and Maker
Matt Johnson is the President of Maine Art Education Association (MAEA) and he joins the Creativity Department in this episode to talk about balancing life as a teacher, leader, and maker! Enjoy an engaging discussion about the challenges of ma...
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Episode 212 – Connected Arts Network (CAN) – Building Resilience
In this episode of the Connected Arts Network (CAN) series, Oral Historian Dr. Mi'Jan Celie Tho-Biaz, Matt Grundler, and Connected Arts Network (CAN) members Amanda Standard and Melissa Hronkin talk about what it means to be resilient and what ...
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Episode 211 – Connected Arts Network (CAN) – Coaching to Build Community
In this episode of the Connected Arts Network (CAN) series, Oral Historian Dr. Mi'Jan Celie Tho-Biaz, Matt Grundler, and Connected Arts Network (CAN) members Jocelyn Latki and Shelly Cole explore how coaching differs from teaching in an arts cl...
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Episode 210 – Joe Fusaro – Seeking Common Ground Through Contemporary Art
In this episode, the Creativity Department talks with Joe Fusaro, artist, educator, and co-author of Davis Publications’ high school curriculum, The Visual Experience. Listen in and explore how contemporary art can foster dialogue and ...
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Episode 209 – Karl Cole – Navigating Difficult Conversations about Art
In this episode, The Creativity Department invites Karl Cole back to talk about how art educators can bridge the gap between art history and contemporary art. Specifically, which art styles, artists, and art movements are underrepresented in to...
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Episode 208 – Dr. Mi'Jan Celie Tho-Biaz – The Impact of Teaching Artists
In this episode, The Creativity Department chats with co-host turned guest – oral historian Dr. Mi’Jan Celie Tho-Biaz about the impact of teaching artists! Dive into an engaging conversation about the importance of honoring artistic legacies, m...
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Episode 207 – Alison Wade – Connecting Art Museums, Communities, and Personal Passions
In this episode, The Creativity Department chats with the Association of Art Museum Director’s Chief Administrator, Alison Wade. Learn about her work supporting art museums across North America and how they help foster stronger community relati...
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Episode 206 – Carrie Barnett – A Journey of Mentoring
In this episode, The Creativity Department chats with NAEA’s Western Region Vice President, Carrie Barnett, about mentoring. Carrie shares her experience guiding mentees while encouraging creative independence. Learn about the challenges that c...
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Episode 205 – Dr. Paul Fishwick – AI & the Art of Critical Thinking
In this episode, The Creativity Department chats with former professor of computer Science at UT Dallas, Dr. Paul Fishwick about AI and critical thinking in the art room. Dr. Fishwick shares his experience with AI, how he uses AI to infu...
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Episode 204 – James Wells – Crayola Creativity Week
In this episode, The Creativity Department chats with Crayola’s Manager of Education Content, James Wells. Listen in to learn about Crayola’s upcoming Creativity Week! Explore the meaning of creativity and ways of balancing traditional a...
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Episode 203 – Connected Arts Network (CAN) – Building Relationships in the Classroom
In this episode, Oral Historian Dr. Mi'Jan Celie Tho-Biaz, Matt Grundler, and Connected Arts Network (CAN) members Rachel Harrison & Lissen Ellington share the strategies they use to build lasting relationships with students. Listen in and ...
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Episode 202 – Connected Arts Network (CAN) – Inclusion & Liberated Spaces
In this episode, Oral Historian Dr. Mi'Jan Celie Tho-Biaz, Matt Grundler, and Connected Arts Network (CAN) members Rachel Murray & Malissa Baker share how they incorporate their action research in their art classrooms to make it an inclusiv...
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Episode 201 – 2025 Vision Board
In this episode, Matt & Laura are back from winter break refreshed and ready to talk about the new year! With the successes of 2024 igniting what’s expected in 2025 they share their hopes, goals, and plans for the podcast in the New Year. L...
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Episode 200 – Julian Wade – A Legacy of Art Education
It’s our 200th episode! To celebrate, the Creativity Department invited Julian Wade, President of Davis Publications, on the podcast to talk about the deep history of Davis Publications. Discover the impact the world of art education has ...
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Episode 199 – Joshua Drews – Media Arts: Then & Now
In this episode, The Creativity Department chats with NAEA’s Southeastern Region Vice President, Joshua Drews about the evolution of Media Arts over the years. Throughout his career, Joshua’s students have used a variety of media but ove...
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Episode 198 – Katrina Berg – Balancing Creative Practice with Teaching
In this episode, The Creativity Department chats with oil painter and host of the CANDYcolored podcast Katrina Berg to explore the art of balancing a thriving creative practice, a career in classroom teaching, and a fulfilling personal life. Ka...
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