K12ArtChat the Podcast

How do you make an impact on the lives of students?  This is the question Julie Hasson set out on a journey to discover.  Listen in as she shares the lessons she's learned along the way.

Ever feel like your life and work are off the rails? In this episode, Jeanne Bjork shares some helpful ideas for bringing your world back in balance.

What does it look like to think outside the box in art?  In this episode, High School Art Teacher Matt Cockrell shares how to break even the most creative mold.

The arts can provide such a natural conduit for social emotional learning. Join Team Grundler as they chat with Elizabeth Peterson from the Inspired Classroom all about integrating the arts with SEL.

In this short episode, Matt and Laura look back on 2018 and how it's leading to transformation in 2019.  If you're looking to make a change this year, tune in for a conversation about what's next.

Innovation isn't just about the next cool tech tool or gadget.  In this episode, Carl Hooker joins Team Grundler in a discussion about what digital learning really means and how it's effecting innovation in our schools.

What's all the hype with journaling? Laura and Matt sit down with guest Sam Peck to explore how this practice can help you in and out of the classroom.

Dan Ryder believes that you can connect critical thinking and creativity in any classroom. In this episode, he shares some specific strategies any educator can integrate to a more intentional, creative classroom environment.

This special interview with author and illustrator Peter Reynolds explores literacy in schools, how to make the jump to STEAM and why creativity is the key that unlocks it all.

Art Educator Holly Bess Kincaid is here to share how the arts can be used to meet the needs of all students - regardless of their background or ability.

Find out how this former culinary teacher became a technology integration evangelist and went from teacher burnout to teacher brilliance.  We CAN make learning magical - for both students and teachers!

How does art education and arts integration connect? Does using one effect the other?  In this episode, join Amanda Koonlaba and hosts Matt and Laura Grundler for a conversation about art education in the 21st century.

Have you ever tried to design your own curriculum? There's an art and a science to curriculum design and in today's episode, Kelley McGee shares how you can get to that sweet spot.  

It's no surprise that teaching is a stressful profession.  But we rarely discuss taking time for teacher wellness. As today's guest, Jason Blair, points out -- you can't teach from an empty cup.  Tune in as we get real about self-care and what it takes to be a teacher.

In this episode, author and educator John Spencer chats with Team Grundler about what it means to be creative as a teacher.  And, how to use creativity as a tool for student empowerment.

Join Kim Snodgrass and Team Grundler as they discuss how to Create, Improve, Transform, Disrupt using the new innovation cycle.

Join author, educator and speaker Cathy Hunt as she chats with Matt and Laura about the impact of the arts in the classroom. From technology to critical thinking skills, the arts effect every corner of student learning.

Teaching with intention is a game-changer for students and educators. But what does intention mean? And how is that reflected in something like the arts? In this episode, author Amy Burvall explains what critical creativity means for her and how it can be used to transform the classroom.

Leadership can take many different forms in education. In this episode, Team Grundler chat with lead learner and #JoyfulLearners chat founder Bethany Hill about how to bring more energy and passion to any classroom, school or district.

Creating partnerships with parents helps teachers and students in the classroom. But there can be roadblocks along the way. In this episode, Matt and Laura have a thought-provoking conversation with Jeremy Bond, from the State Education Resource Center in Connecticut. Together, they discuss what teachers can do to cultivate positive and meaningful relationships with parents.

How much time do you really spend reflecting on your teaching practice? Do you actually put in the time, or is it something you'll get to "when you have time"? In this episode, Matt and Laura share their journey with the #Reflect31 challenge and how anyone can make reflection a habit in their day.

In this inaugural episode, hosts Matt and Laura Grundler are joined by the Tech Rabbi, Michael Cohen. They chat about how innovative teachers are changing schools every day in all kinds of classrooms. Tune in to hear how you can educate by design.

Let's face it: teacher collaboration can be a challenge. But it's not impossible. If we really want to see change in education, we need to work together more - not less. In this inspiring conversation, Matt and Laura sit down with veteran educator Samantha Melvin to dive into what true collaboration looks like in lots of settings.

Literacy can span all subjects and offers an easy link between classrooms. In this episode, #K12artchat hosts Matt and Laura Grundler sit down with Carol Varsalona to explore specific strategies for embedding literacy skills in all content areas.