Fueling Creativity in Education

Sign up for our weekly newsletter here! In this special summer edition of the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast, hosts Matthew Worwood and Peter Reynolds welcome renowned children’s author, illustrator, and songwriter Barney Saltzberg. Best known for his playful, heartfelt stories like Beautiful Oops and Crazy Hair Day, Barney shares insights into his two newest books: Just a Banana and Rabb...

Sign up for our weekly newsletter here! In this special Listen and Learn episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, hosts Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Dr. Matthew Worwood welcome back Katie Trowbridge, an educator with over 20 years of experience and the creator of the CREATE method. Katie discusses her newly released book, Deeper Thinking in the Classroom , which is designed to guide educat...

Sign up for our weekly newsletter here! In this special summer Listen and Learn episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast, hosts Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Dr. Matthew Worwood welcome back the inspiring Principal EL to discuss his new book, " Meet Their Needs and They'll Succeed ." Principal EL, a celebrated educator and chess coach, shares the heartfelt story behind his book—highlighting...

Sign up for our weekly newsletter here! In this special summer Listen and Learn episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, hosts Cyndi Burnett and Matthew Worwood welcome back Dr. Anna Abraham, the E. Paul Torrance Professor and Director of the Torrance Center for Creativity and Talent Development at UGA. Dr. Abraham introduces her new book, The Creative Myths and Truths , which explo...

Sign up for our weekly newsletter here! In this special summer edition of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, hosts Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Dr. Matthew Worwood welcome back Dr. Zorana Pringle, senior research scientist at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, to discuss her new book, " The Creativity Choice. " In a concise, listen-and-learn format, Dr. Pringle offers a compelling over...

In this special on-location recording, co-hosts Matthew Worwood and Cyndi Burnett reunite in person for only the sixth time to introduce the Fueling Creativity in Education Summer 2025 Listen & Learn Reading Series. This unique summer series features short interviews with past podcast guests, who return to discuss their most recent books—all selected to support creative teaching and the teachi...

In this special episode, co-host Cyndi Burnett turns the microphone toward fellow host Matthew Worwood to discuss his latest Teacher Roundtable film, Riding the First AI Wave. As the second installment in the Teacher Roundtable series, this project captures another pivotal moment in education—this time focused on the early reactions of educators to the emergence of generative AI. The episode opens...

Sign up for our weekly newsletter here! In this special end-of-year recap, hosts Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett reflect on the biggest shifts and ongoing challenges in education as the 2024-2025 academic year comes to a close. They revisit the evolution of conversations around what skills and experiences students truly need in an age of rapid technological disruption, especially with th...

Sign up for our weekly newsletter here! Are we missing an essential ingredient for creativity in education—like sleep? In the Season 10 finale of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, hosts Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett hand over the mic to their resident scholar, Jimmy Wilson, for an in-depth reflection on the standout moments and innovative insights from an eclectic season. Ji...

Sign up for our weekly newsletter here!   Are today’s students losing their passion and sense of purpose—and how can educators help reignite it? In this final debrief episode of Season 10, hosts Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett reflect on their standout interviews with a trio of trailblazers in creativity: astrobio futurist Billy Almon, MIT Media Lab’s Dr. Leo Burd, and the legendary Dr....

Sign up for our weekly newsletter here! Listen to Part One of the Double Expresso here! In this exceptional double espresso of the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast, hosts Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett are joined by Dr. Teresa Amabile for part two of a discussion on creativity in education. The three explore the application of Dr. Amabile's Progress Principle, a concept that emph...

Sign up for our weekly newsletter here! Listen to Part Two of the Double Expresso here! In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, hosts Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett engage in an enlightening conversation with Dr. Teresa Amabile, a world-renowned expert in creativity research. Teresa shares fascinating insights from her impressive 50-year career, discussing her jo...

Sign up for our weekly newsletter here! Can technology truly foster creativity and social change, or does it sometimes hinder the freedom to explore and express? In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, hosts Cyndi Burnett and Matthew Worwood delve into the role of technology in creative education with guest Dr. Leo Burd from MIT's Media Lab. Leo discusses the concept of tec...

Sign up for our weekly newsletter here! How can observing a simple creature lead to groundbreaking innovations in education and technology? In this engaging episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, co-hosts Matthew Worwood and Cyndi Burnett dive into a compelling conversation with Billy Almon, an astrobiofuturist and expert in biomimicry. Billy shares his unique journey from a disru...

Sign up for our weekly newsletter here! In this mid-season debrief episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast, hosts Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Dr. Matthew Worwood reflect on the past three interviews that brought a diverse set of perspectives on fostering creativity within educational spaces. They revisit key moments with Jamie Celia Tosi from the National Inventors Hall of Fame, Jaap Haar...

Sign up for our weekly newsletter here! How does the focus on relationships and trauma-informed care revolutionize the approach to creativity in education? In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, hosts Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Dr. Matthew Worwood are joined by educator Jonathan Garra to explore the crucial role of relationships, trauma-informed teaching, and student readiness...

Sign up for our weekly newsletter here! Can math truly be a canvas for creativity in the educational landscape, reshaping mindsets and unlocking diverse potentials? In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, Dr. Jo Boaler delves into transforming the way we perceive and teach math, advocating for a more creative, equitable, and connected approach. Dr. Boaler, a professor at St...

Sign up for our weekly newsletter here! Listen to Part One of this Double Expresso here! In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, hosts Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Dr. Matthew Worwood continue their dynamic conversation with their guests, Jaap Haartsen, known for his pioneering development of Bluetooth technology, and Jayme Cellitoci, the Senior Director of Education for the Natio...

Sign up for our weekly newsletter here! Listen to Part Two of the Double Expresso here! In this exciting episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, hosts Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett dive into a stimulating conversation with Jaap Haartsen, the inventor behind Bluetooth wireless technology, and Jayme Cellitioci, the Senior Director of Education for the National Inventors H...

Sign up for our weekly newsletter here! In this debrief episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, hosts Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett reflect on their fourth anniversary of the show and dive into discussions around three insightful interviews from the current season. They cover key takeaways from conversations with Miriam Scott about storytelling and social activism, Aman...

Sign up for our weekly newsletter here! In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast, hosts Matthew Worwood and Cyndi Burnett are joined by Santosh Zachariah, an educator with a rich background in STEM fields and a passion for fostering creativity in his students. Santosh shares insights from his journey from civil engineering and software development to teaching and educational...

Sign up for our weekly newsletter here! In this insightful episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, hosts Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett engage with Amanda Bickerstaff, the co-founder and CEO of AI for Education. With her extensive background as a high school biology teacher and EdTech executive, Amanda provides a nuanced perspective on the transformative role of AI in ed...

Sign up for our weekly newsletter here! In this engaging episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, hosts Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett welcome Miriam Scott, the Director of Youth and Educator Engagement at Creative Visions, to discuss the transformative power of creative expression in education. Miriam outlines the work of Creative Visions, particularly focusing on their...

Check out all of our episodes related to Creativity and Gifted Education! Sign up for our weekly newsletter here!   In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, hosts Matthew Worwood and Cyndi Burnett provide a comprehensive debrief of Season 10’s special mini-series on gifted education and creativity. The hosts reflect on their experiences attending the National Association for...

Sign up for our weekly newsletter here! How can teachers move from a "deficit mindset" to a "dynamic mindset" when recognizing creativity and intelligence in diverse learners? In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, hosts Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Dr. Matthew Worwood engage in a rich dialogue with Dr. Erin F. Floyd, a renowned scholar specializing in gifted education, diversity...