Art Works for Teachers

Send a text Ramsey Musallam's mission is to foster rigorous learning environments fueled by student curiosity. In this episode, he talks about his belief that when questions are placed before teacher voice, rich and responsive learning cycles can occur in any context.

Send a text Antonio Nieto Rodriguez has been on a quest for years. His goal is for every individual, student, and leader to learn the basics of leading projects successfully.

Send a text In the new New York Times bestselling book, Your Brain on Art, Ivy Ross and Susan Magsamen have identified the intersection of the arts and sciences, how they play together, and why these two are the essentials for moving forward in the 21st century.

Send a text Seth Godin has spent majority of his life as a writer, having published 20 best selling books (to date). He inspires "to turn on lights, inspire people, and teach them how to level up." This podcast episode is no different.

Send a text If you've ever wondered how to write an arts integrated lesson, or how to recognize whether a lesson will be high quality or not, this episode is for you. We're digging into the nitty gritty of what elements should be included and how to create a lesson that will succeed when done with students.

Send a text Feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or stressed? The arts can help with that. In this episode, Susan Riley shares what the science tells us about our emotions, heart, and mind - and how the arts can be used as a conduit for healing.

Send a text What's one research-based strategy for achievement that most educators avoid? Movement! Specifically, dance. In this episode, arts integration specialist and dance educator Sara Martino shares practical strategies to bring movement into your literacy work to deepen student understanding and connection. She also shares how arts integration has provided her and her teachers with mor...

Send a text Educators work with students of all abilities - including those who may struggle with mental health disorders and differences such as ADHD and Autism. In today's episode, Dr. Gail Saltz - psychiatrist and psychoanalyst - shares research from her book, The Power of Different that explores how these challenges can also be strengths. She shares ideas for ways educators can support th...

Send a text If you've ever heard the phrase (or even spoken it yourself) "I'm just not creative" - this is the episode you've been waiting for. Jacob Nordby is an author and creative guide who believes that creativity is the lifeblood of all humans. In this interview, he shares a simple 3-step framework to help you tap into your own creative well and begin the process of r...

Send a text Do you need help making a tough decision? Overwhelmed by the options in front of you? In this episode, Susan shares the Clarity Compass Tool. This tool helps you make sure you're focused on what matters and guides your decision-making process based on your goals, values, purpose, and pillars. 

Send a text How can Artificial Intelligence increase creativity and humanity? In this episode, we're looking at the impact of ChatGPT and other AI tools on education. What does it mean for what and how we teach? Is it ethical? Will it just encourage students to cheat? We'll explore these questions, as well as specific strategies for using this tool for arts integration support and to sav...

Send a text Tired of the traditional online PD available during the summers for teachers? So are we. So we decided to do something different. Tune in as Susan shares what's coming in the new BookmarkED experience for teachers.

Send a text What if the phrase "no regrets" was actually harmful? In today's episode, author Dan Pink shares the 4 core types of regret and why looking back is so valuable to helping us move forward.

Send a text How is your creativity influenced by the demands of others? After his book "Steal Like an Artist" went BIG, Austin Kleon found himself in a dilemma. With all of the demand to create his next "thing" (book, journal, art, etc) - his creativity started to wane. In this episode, we chat about how to jumpstart your creativity, how to keep going when the world turns upsid...

Send a text Isn't it ironic that Arts in Our Schools Month happens when most schools begin their testing seasons? In this episode, Susan explores the importance of advocating for the arts, along with specific strategies for helping the arts stay front and center beyond just the month of March.

Send a text Grace Stevens realized as a teacher that happiness wasn't just a feeling - it was something she could create with some intentional habits. Today, she shares a few of these habits so others can use them to create a happier, more joyful work environment. During this fascinating conversation, we explore the difference between the habit of happiness and toxic positivity, as well as th...

Send a text Julie Clark, NYT Bestselling Author of The Last Flight and The Lies I Tell, is more than a writer. She's also a 5th grade teacher. Tune in as Julie chats about what it's like to live in two worlds and to cultivate her passion for both.

Send a text Elena Aguilar is no stranger to the stresses of teaching. After working in middle schools as a teacher and then a coach, she developed a teacher coaching framework that has now been used by thousands. In this episode, she talks about how to make teacher mentorship meaningful, relevant, and more human. ========== 📋 Download the Episode Resource 🎧 Visit the Podcast Homepage 👍 Subscrib...

Send a text Do you have one of these 3 job fears? We've heard from hundreds of educators over the past few months who are considering a job change - but are concerned about what happens if... 1.) They aren't perfect - will they get fired? 2.) They try something different and it flops - will they no longer be considered a "team player"? 3. They want to move on, but what if they...

Send a text What are the 3 biggest objections to Arts Integration? Time, Buy-In, and Seeing It's Possible. In today's episode, Susan walks you through 3 frameworks for addressing each of these barriers, so you can bust through the blocks and start having success. ========== 📋 Download the Episode Resource 🎧 Visit the Podcast Homepage 👍 Subscribe to this channel for all upcoming episod...

Send a text In the bestselling book, Radical Candor, we find a set of strategies for providing honest, direct feedback while embracing each other's humanness. In today's episode, Susan chats with Radical Candor's Amy Sandler as she breaks down the key points from the book and how we can apply them in our relationships at school. ========== 📋 Download the Episode Resource 🎧 Visit t...

Send a text If you've wanted to secure a grant for an arts integration initiative, today's episode is a must-listen. Arts Integration Specialist Alison Greenhouse won a large 3-year grant for her school's arts integration program. Today, she shares specific strategies for writing a winning grant proposal and what you need to be prepared for if you get that grant you want. =========...

Send a text The impact of remote learning through COVID was undeniable for all of us. But have you considered how this massive disruption has improved your teaching? In this episode, Arts Integration Certification alum Heather Kasdan shares how and why her teaching is now altered, even as she's back in the physical classroom full time. Plus, you'll hear an impromptu collaboration and coa...

Send a text Ever wonder what's out there beyond teaching in the traditional classroom? Tune in as Arts Integration Certification alum Molly Lucareli shares her experience and what she's learned along the way. ========== 📋 Download the Episode Resource 🎧 Visit the Podcast Homepage: https://artsintegration.com/artworks   👍 Subscribe to this channel for all upcoming episodes!

Send a text Whether it's a new year or a new season, goal setting is a natural part of what we humans do. But while goal setting is popular, goal reaching can feel frustrating. Here's a journaling process to help you set and meet your new year resolutions. ========== 📋 Download the Episode Resource 🎧 Visit the Podcast Homepage: https://artsintegration.com/artworks   👍 Subscribe to thi...