Wrecked by Art with Cindy Ingram

This episode is part of the former Art Class Curator podcast and is targeted specifically for art teachers.  - Most teachers know that when they leave school their work is not finished. Sometimes there are papers to grade, lessons to plan, and evaluations to give, etc. Devon and Tiffany are two examples of teachers sharing their passion for the arts. Outside of being art teachers in the classroom,...

This episode is part of the former Art Class Curator podcast and is targeted specifically for art teachers.  - As teachers, as coworkers, and even as humans, we want people to know that we’ve got it together, that we don’t need any help. “No, thank you, I’m fine. “ One thing we don’t talk about enough is anxiety, especially in highly-sensitive introverts. Today, Monica Wright & Amber Jordan are he...

Today on the Art Class Curator Podcast, Cindy Ingram will share a personal story about a recent art encounter that called her to action and helped her cope with a profound tragedy. Please join her in considering how art can console and restores us. Find out what you can do to help our students utilize art to connect, heal and take action. If you want to see how art can change your life then you mu...

This episode is part of the former Art Class Curator podcast and is targeted specifically for art teachers.  - If taking art trips with your students seems like a daunting and unachievable dream, you won’t want to miss today’s episode. There are ways to get your students out into the world to experience art first hand by seeing it and touching it. You’ll want to learn some of the tips that have al...

This episode is part of the former Art Class Curator podcast and is targeted specifically for art teachers.  - Today’s guest is an elementary art teacher who writes a regular column for Arts and Activities Magazine, and his blog, Shine Brite Zamorano, where he shares his student’s projects. He masterly infuses contemporary art into his school and community in exciting and relevant ways. He contrib...

This episode is part of the former Art Class Curator podcast and is targeted specifically for art teachers.  - As teachers, not only do we strive to make an impact on students, but we also strive to continue learning. Sometimes this means trying new methods to see what works best for us as well as the students. George Szekely is with me today to talk about his hands-on approach with teaching art,...

This episode is part of the former Art Class Curator podcast and is targeted specifically for art teachers.  - Today I’m doing something I’ve never done before, and instead of having a guest, I’m going solo today. Join me as I answer frequently asked questions from listeners and students.     Show Highlights: Art Making versus Art Looking How to facilitate discussion during Art History   Technique...

This episode is part of the former Art Class Curator podcast and is targeted specifically for art teachers.  - Eric Gibbons joins Cindy on the podcast today to share his passion for teaching art. While in college, a professor noticed Eric’s talents in art and teaching, and encouraged him to become an art teacher. Eric says he may have been the first student at his college to switch majors from pre...

As most Art Teachers may know, it can be easy to fall into catering to what students and administrators want and need, but in turn, we lose sight of what we need ourselves. Lana Jelenjev is with us here today to share the importance of “checking in”. Join us and learn the questions to ask yourself in order to figure out your own needs and the imperativeness of doing so.   Show Highlights: Lana’s m...

This episode is part of the former Art Class Curator podcast and is targeted specifically for art teachers.  - We’re following up with art class teacher Holly Bess Kincaid from Episode 5. Holly Bess is changing the world within the walls of her classroom. Her students make up a strongly diverse community of learners, so different languages, cultures, and life experiences are something she not only...

This episode is part of the former Art Class Curator podcast and is targeted specifically for art teachers.  - Amy Bultena and Danette Albino are here to talk about their experience in teaching at Title 1 Schools, lower-income students. These ladies hit on a variety of topics from the importance of actually respecting your students as people to taking time to prioritize yourself. If you’re a soon-...

This episode is part of the former Art Class Curator podcast and is targeted specifically for art teachers.  - The rigidity of rules may be hindering creativity for young artists.   Jim O’Donnell didn’t take his first art class until he was almost graduated from high school. Jim is proof that you’re not doomed if you didn’t learn the technicalities at a young age.   Listen to him share his experie...

This episode is part of the former Art Class Curator podcast and is targeted specifically for art teachers.  - Art competitions are actually beneficial for teachers and their students. Brad Le Duc, an Art Educator, is here to share his passion for art and educating the young artists of the future. Brad has taught 2D art in several states across the country for the past 17 years. Brad here to talk...

This episode is part of the former Art Class Curator podcast and is targeted specifically for art teachers.  - Susan Riley is bringing it all together through art. Her website, EducationCloset is the go-to resource for teachers working to integrate art into other disciplines and create STEAM programs. In an educational climate that places a high value on standardized testing, art integration is an...

This episode is part of the former Art Class Curator podcast and is targeted specifically for art teachers.  - It turns out that comics are good for kids.     Dr. Katie Monnin is here to tell you that art and language belong together, more than ever. She’s spent her career creating books on both how and why incorporating new graphic novels enhance visual learning and writing skills in students. Mo...

This episode is part of the former Art Class Curator podcast and is targeted specifically for art teachers.  - Art class teacher Holly Bess Kincaid is changing the world within the walls of her classroom. Her students make up a strongly diverse community of learners, so different languages, cultures, and life experiences are something she not only plans for, but leverages to create powerful learni...

This episode is part of the former Art Class Curator podcast and is targeted specifically for art teachers.  - Michael Linsin knows that positive classroom moments don’t just happen magically. In fact, a well-run classroom makes teaching-- and learning-- fun. His practical guides and tips come from years of experience and have culminated in his own online resource called Smart Classroom Management...

Sometimes our most challenging moments are the times that create the biggest spark. For Megan Hildebrandt, one of those chapters of her life was while she was earning her Masters Degree in Studio Art at the University of South Florida and was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.   This experience completely changed the way she views art, community, and remaining present. In this episode, Megan dives...

This episode is part of the former Art Class Curator podcast and is targeted specifically for art teachers.  - For over 15 years, Nic Hahn has worked with students of all ages in various schools and districts around the Midwestern US-- and if there’s one thing she’s discovered, it’s the importance of community in teaching art.   She started a blog called Mini Matisse in 2010 to connect parents to...

Welcome to Art Class Curator! This podcast is something that’s been in the back of my mind for years and I’m excited that it’s finally happening. Each episode will dive deep into different aspects of teaching art - from passionate art teachers sharing their work, to mini trainings on art appreciation strategies that you can use in your classroom, to conversations about the highs and lows that come...