Art Works for Teachers

Send a text From his impactful TED Talk to his poignant final year of teaching documented in the documentary "The Secret Song," Doug Goodkin shares invaluable insights on integrating music into classrooms and fostering a musical mindset in every student. Don't miss this chance to gain practical tips and inspiration from a true pioneer in music education.

Send a text Keynote speaker and author Clint Pulver is here to share insights from his book "I Love It Here" and his experiences as an undercover millennial. He also reveals the extraordinary impact of recognizing potential, and valuing worth in creating thriving organizations and educational environments. Learn how creativity and mentorship can fuel dreams and why building connections i...

Send a text While there are no strict rules, certain strategies can significantly ease the implementation of STEAM activities.  In this episode, we're exploring practical structures and organizational tips to help you simplify the process and effectively incorporate STEAM into your classrooms.

Send a text Susan is back to breathe new life into your curriculum by coordinating themes, incorporating inquiry-based learning, and using arts integration to boost engagement.  Don't miss out on these powerful strategies for maximizing student learning!

Send a text From fostering inclusivity to practical strategies for engaging in uncomfortable conversations, this episode offers actionable advice for educators seeking to create more inclusive environments. 

Send a text Author & strategist Courtney Kenney shares her journey of leaving the corporate world to pursue her writing passion. Learn how to embrace your creativity, overcome perfectionism, find time to write, and turn your ideas into books. 

Send a text Stuck in a creative rut? We've got solutions! Susan is back offering practical exercises you can do yourself and use with your students. Learn how to use "warm-up constraints" to boost creative skills, a "one by five" strategy to spark fresh thinking, and how to leverage the "feelings wheel" for deeper expression. Plus, discover the exciting world of...

Send a text In this week's episode, discover the essential supplies for arts integration! From traditional favorites to newer, innovative tools, Susan goes over each item and explains why they will elevate your learners' arts integration learning.

Send a text If you're stuck in a rut, this episode is for you. Learn how to upgrade your brain with Dr. Jon Finn, the Habit Mechanic! In this episode, he cracks the code on habits and learning, using neuroscience to help you achieve more and master new skills. Listen and learn how you, too, can become a lifelong learner!

Send a text Forget the "light bulb!" moment. This week, Susan unveils the 4 branches of creativity and discusses how anyone can tap their creative potential, using any branch, in any order.

Send a text This inspiring episode takes you inside the halls of a leadership style where appreciation and collaboration pave the way for a thriving school community. Tune in and be empowered to transform your school, one teacher at a time.

Send a text In a world where 100 years of progress is now happening in 4 years or less, is what we're teaching in schools even effective anymore? In this episode, Susan uses the book The Creative Act to make the case that Creativity is the Superpower of the Future and shares 2 exercises to help us begin flexing those creativity muscles.

Send a text In this episode, Susan will help you to distinguish between true arts integration and simple arts enhancement in lesson plans using two lessons she found online, but are they truly integrating the arts or just adding them on as an afterthought? We're putting these lessons to the test using the Arts Integration Look-For Checklist, a powerful tool that will help you identify the hal...

Send a text Want to connect better with your students, team, or family?  Unlock the secrets of human behavior with the Enneagram.  In this episode, Susan explores the 9 personality types and how to use them to build stronger relationships.

Send a text Discover insights from Jen Schwanke as she navigates the challenges faced by teachers, advocating for support and understanding in education. Learn about her three P's framework - purpose, priorities, and patterns - and explore her valuable resources on teacher leadership and conflict management.

Send a text In part two of our interview with the Godmother of Differentiation, Carol Tomlinson, she tackles  the common misconceptions surrounding differentiation in education and how teachers can tear down walls to help build better lives for their learners. 

Send a text Get ready to connect on a personal level as author Carol Tomlinson shares her three pillars for differentiation. Through her inspirational yet relatable storytelling, she reveals how this approach isn't just about teaching—it's about honoring each child's dignity, making the classroom a place where everyone feels valued, and building a community where students learn from...

Send a text In this behind-the-scenes coaching call, you'll hear 2 specific strategies to make getting buy-in for arts integration or STEAM easier than ever. The magic word? Magnetize. Be sure to visit https://artsintegration.com/2024/02/22/arts-integration-buy-in/ for the 2 freebies that streamline this process even more.

Send a text Today, we're introducing you to 9 of our Arts Integration Certification™ alumni so they can share their journeys with you. If you've ever wondered whether getting Certified as an Arts Integration Specialist would be a good next move, this is a can't miss episode. With a variety of backgrounds, goals, and surprise turns, these grads share what it's really like in the...

Send a text Today's episode features Ashleigh Gordon. Ashleigh is co-founder, Artistic Director and violist of Castle of our Skins, a Boston-based concert and educational series devoted to celebrating Black Artistry through music. During our time together, Ashleigh shares the importance of connection and relationships as an invitation to learn more about Black heritage and cultural exploratio...

Send a text Want to create an arts integrated experience, but are worried that you a.) don't know how or b.) it's too complicated? In today's episode, Susan walks you through a simple 4-step framework for building any arts integration lesson or activity. Once you learn this, you'll be able to create your next creative experience in 30 minutes or less!  Be sure to visit artsinte...

Send a text Have you ever felt like you're more than an educator? That you have other passions you'd like to pursue? In today's episode, Sean Longstreet shares his journey from LA's Teacher of the Year to Music Ed Tech Entrepreneur living in France. The journey he describes is filled with opportunities, which have led to unexpected outcomes. We also chat about how arts integrat...

Send a text Frustrated, overwhelmed, and worried that teaching isn't the career for you anymore? In this episode, Susan Riley is sharing a 7-step process for finding your purpose, examining your calling, and falling back in love with your teaching career.

Send a text Change is all around us in education. But how do you know if the change is worth it or not? In a time of division and stress in K-12 schools, author Anthony Muhammad shares a 4 pillar framework that can guide us to improving schools and building trust. In this interview, Dr. Muhammad dives deeply into what trust means and how to connect authentically with each other in times of stress.

Send a text If you're headed back into the classroom after a long break, you know how challenging it can be to get back into a routine. In this episode, Susan shares 4 activities from the free Create&Think App you can use to help make that transition back to school a bit smoother.