Art Ed Radio

In the May Mailbag episode, Tim and Amanda answer a wide range of listener questions, from wrapping up the school year to prepping for next year, handling difficult coworkers, and even navigating retirement. Amanda shares exciting updates about The Art of Ed Community, including Teacher Appreciation giveaways and a special Art Club Live event on May 8th. The duo also chats about Impact Week, their personal gardening adventures, and tips for end-of-year activities, from messy projects and outdoor art to room clean-up strategies. The episode wraps with a fun speed round of listener questions, offering quick ideas and helpful resources for art shows, paint distribution, clay projects without a kiln, and more. Resources and Links Join the Art of Ed Community Ask The Experts: Painting and 13 Palette Ideas 40 End of Year Cleanup Jobs for Students Art Show Secrets The Perfect One-Day Lesson Air Dry Clay Ideas and Podcasts

Kyle Wood returns to the show today to talk with Tim about some of their favorite lesser-known artists in art history, and share ideas on why we need to move beyond the traditional art historical canon. Ranging from Abstract Expressionism to Surrealism, Impressionism to Cubism, they pass right by the Picassos and Pollocks and talk about Janet Sobel, Remedios Varo, Charuvi Agrawal, and so many more artists that can expand your students' views on art history. They finish the show by discussing how a more representative set of artists in your curriculum can lead to understanding, engagement, and empowerment for your students. Resources and Links Join the Art of Ed Community Listen to Who Arted? and Fun Facts Daily from Kyle Art Ed Radio Ep. 009: No More Dead White Guys! 6 Contemporary Artists Storytelling, Art History, and Student Engagement

Community manager Jen Leban joins Tim today to talk about the importance of spring cleaning and the Art of Ed Community challenges that have helped teachers get their rooms in order. Their discussion highlights the importance of decluttering supplies, tells a few stories of bizarre items found in classrooms, and stresses the balance between being resourceful and hoarding. They urge everyone to start small—even five minutes a week—to create a more organized, functional space in the art room. Resources and Links Join the Art of Ed Community Art Room Makeover View the community discussion on strange discoveries Tips and Tricks to Match Your Organization Style

Author and psychologist Sheila Sharpe joins the show to talk with Tim about her new book, Artist, Lover, Forger, Thief. After sharing some early career stories from her time in the classroom, Sheila talks about her painting career and her time as a psychologist. She then tells how those experiences informed the book, delving into art forgery stories, the growing problem of art crime globally, and her goal of weaving an entertaining thriller while also educating readers about this shadowy side of the art world. Resources and Links Find Artist, Lover, Forger, Thief on Amazon Read reviews of the book on Booktopia See Sheila's website Find Sheila on Instagram

Better late than never, Amanda and Tim are back with the April mailbag! They begin with a discussion on their trip to NAEA and interacting with the art teacher community. And maybe a little garden talk because spring is here? They then get into a conversation on how we help kids accept being told no, a discussion on shifting jobs, and follow that with advice on putting together a curriculum and dealing with different expectations when it comes to which artworks are appropriate in your classroom. Full episode transcript below. Resources and Links Be part of the Community discussion on Accepting 'No' 3 Considerations When Taking a New Job Listen to last month's mailbag with a discussion about spiraling curriculum What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Curriculum? Join the Art of Ed Community

Andrea Slusarski returns to the show today to talk with Tim about creativity, pop culture, and making connections in the classroom! They begin with a discussion on how pop culture and visual culture can be used to connect with students in the art room, and how pop culture can inspire our creative endeavors. Listen as they talk about ideas on how to connect when we don't understand our students' cultural interests, the touchstones that we share across generations, and how what kids are seeing every day can lead to deeper discussions about art and art history. Resources and Links Challenges to Foster Creativity Cultivating Creativity in Our Students Listen to Slu on being a teaching artist Join the Art of Ed Community

In today's episode from the archives, Tim is joined by educator Yunga Webb to talk about her role and efforts at the North Country School in upstate New York to help students find their place and belonging through the power of the arts. Listen as they discuss the programs at her school, the activities she does to foster belonging in her classrooms, and the work we can all do to create a community and a space that offers belonging for all of our students.  Resources and Links Take a look at the North Country School A Simple Way to Increase Student Engagement Learn more about AOEU's NOW Conference  

Continuing on with the Youth Art Month discussions, Tim invites the stars of AOE's Art Show Secrets on the podcast to share some of those secrets and their ideas for putting together a successful show. First, Jenn Russell talks about how to feature more students' work, as well as how to make your art show more interactive. Then, Sarah Krajewski talks about her prep work, her strategies for engagement, and how students can help run the show. Both interviews share ideas on how to highlight your students' art, advocate for your program, and help your community be part of the show. Resources and Links Watch Art Show Secrets on YouTube Get Ready to Wow: Tips for Your Art Show Secrets to an Epic Art Show Listen to Lindsey Moss and Sarah discuss Drive-Thru Art Shows Hear Jenn talk about how she teaches drawing Join the Art of Ed Community

In this episode from the archives, Dr. Theresa Haugen, curriculum specialist and associate professor at AOEU, joins Tim to discuss the importance of advocacy in art education. Listen as their conversation covers how we can make our programs visible, the connections we can build within our school and our community, and how advocacy can benefit both students and teachers. They also spend time talking about The Center for the Advancement of Art Education (CAAE) and give advice for finding resources that can help make advocacy an ongoing habit. Resources and Links Take the 2025 State of Art Education Survey See the 2024 survey results and listen to the podcast Tim mentioned See more about the Center for the Advancement of Art Education (CAAE) Read the Visual Arts Advantage report More Advocacy Resources from AOEU

Amanda is back for the March mailbag today! As always, she and Tim take listener questions and share some of their best advice. The show starts with an introduction to Tim's dog rating scale and a story about Amanda's prolific baking experiences (for an art show, of course!). They discuss helping students in creative ways, moving classes outside, dealing with parents, and then close the show with a long discussion on curriculum.  Resources and Links Join the Art of Ed Community Check out the Art Ed NOW Conference Read the Community discussion on misophonia Try this podcast (or this one!) about making art outdoors Amanda's scholarly research on curriculum Check out Curriculum PRO Packs Explore FLEX Curricula See the Designing Your Art Curriculum graduate course

Tim talks today about the joy of trying something new, and the importance of continued exploration of unique mediums and materials for us as art teachers. He also gives suggestions for several ideas for new art-making processes to explore, including alcohol inks, gel printing, cyanotypes, encaustic painting, and needle felting, and the show notes connect with resources that can help teachers dive into each of those processes. He closes the show with the idea that trying new things, even in small ways, can transform your artmaking environment and help with student engagement and problem-solving. Resources and Links Join the Art of Ed Community Caitlyn Thompson on Experimenting with Alcohol Inks 5 Remarkable Gel Printing Techniques Teaching with Cyanotypes Getting Started with Encaustics PRO Pack Discovering Felting FLEX Collection Everyday Art Room Podcasts about Needle Felting (Part 1 and Part 2)

After watching the Lisa Frank: Glitter and Greed docuseries, Abby and Amanda join Tim to break down all 4 episodes and reminisce about Lisa Frank. Listen as they discuss their experiences with Lisa Frank, their thoughts on what was revealed in the show, and the nostalgia they have for art room experiences and supplies. Resources and Links Watch Lisa Frank: Glitter and Greed on Prime Video Jezebel.com: Inside the Rainbow Gulag Follow Abby and Amanda on Instagram Join the discussion on the Art of Ed Community

In today's episode from the archives, Tim welcomes art teacher Stephanie Zeiler for a wide-ranging conversation. They begin by discussing visual journals and how they can make journals more engaging and more meaningful for students. They then talk about creating a welcoming classroom community, how we help kids find what they love, and how we can find joy in our teaching careers. Resources and Links Creating a Welcoming Environment Visual Journaling, Artmaking, and Creativity Listen to Tim's interview with Michael Bell

Amanda Heyn joined Tim in Chicago to record this mailbag episode as they were preparing for the NOW Conference. As always, they take listener questions and share some of their best advice. Tim starts with stories about his favorite custodian before the conversation moves to how we can help our students experiment and how we can deal with all of the requests that come our way. Finally, they wrap up with some advice on the best (and most colorful!) shoes when you are teaching art on your feet all day. Resources and Links Join the Art of Ed Community Art Lessons Inspired by Jim Dine Top 5 Hearts from the Tate Museum Art of Ed Community: The Best Shoes for Art Teachers Are you ready for the next NOW Conference in August?

With the 2025 Winter NOW Conference happening THIS WEEK, Janet Taylor joins Tim to talk about the highlights of the upcoming event.  This includes their excitement about everything coming the next 3 days, the wonderful keynote presentation from Carrie Mae Weems, and how teachers can make the most of their professional learning on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Join us at the NOW Conference January 31st, February 1st, and February 2nd, where we will share three days of PD that will have you inspired and excited for the rest of the school year!  Resources and Links Join the Art of Ed Community Find everything you need to know about the NOW Conference Listen to Tim's interview with presenter Abby Houston What Do You Want From Your Art Teacher Community?

Abby Houston (@abbypainterart) joins Tim today to talk about education, artmaking, and the joy of creating within a community. After discussing the beginning of her career as a teacher and art therapist, the conversation moves on to the value of a sketchbook practice and how she stays consistent with her artmaking routine. She also talks about her upcoming presentation at the NOW Conference, gives advice on how teachers can find time for artmaking, and plays a round of This or That: Sketchbook Edition. Resources and Links Follow Abby on Instagram Join the Art of Ed Community Find everything you need to know about the NOW Conference What Do You Want From Your Art Teacher Community? Balancing Teaching and Artmaking

Joel Scholten joins Tim today to talk about making connections and building community among art teachers. After discussing the upcoming NOW Conference, Joel shares his experience creating artmaking presentations for the conference, his experiences with a large social media following on Instagram, and how connecting can make us all more successful as teachers. Resources and Links Follow Joel on Instagram Join the Art of Ed Community Find everything you need to know about the NOW Conference What Do You Want From Your Art Teacher Community? Finding Your Art Teacher Community

We are rolling into the new year with the January mailbag, and Amanda Heyn is back with Tim to answer listener questions and offer advice. They begin with a discussion on holiday gifts from students (or the lack thereof), then move on to a conversation on how to implement reward systems for positive behaviors. Finally, they wrap up with some talk about observations, how to deal positively with administrators, and the best ways to make sure students actually write their names on their artworks! Resources and Links Join the Art of Ed Community The Benefits and Challenges of AI How to Teach Responsible AI Use in the Art Room Using AI for Planning and Assessment How AI is Changing Photography, and How to Embrace it in the Art Room  

As we approach winter break, Tim takes the opportunity to discuss the different types of art teachers and how they approach their time away from teaching. He asks the question--what type of winter break art teacher are you? An Overachiever, a Relaxation Specialist, or a Creative? He says teachers may exhibit a mix of these traits, and asks you to reflect on which type you identify with or which type you may want to be. He closes the show with book recommendations for relaxation specialists and creatives, as well as insights into how famous artists may approach their winter breaks. Resources and Links Join the Art of Ed Community Creative Exercises and Prompts Mindfulness Ideas from AOEU The Art of Doing Nothing Art Before Breakfast

Janet Taylor joins Tim today to talk about some of the challenges we are facing in the art room--the things that have us riding the #StruggleBus. Taking suggestions and advice from the Art of Ed Community, the discussion covers art teacher struggles with art history, assessment, organization, teaching Gen Alpha, and more. Listen as Tim and Janet discuss these topics and the importance of finding solutions, sharing ideas, and building connections with other educators so we can feel less alone in navigating these challenges. Resources and Links Join the Art of Ed Community AOEU Resources on Organization, Assessment, and Art History Strategies to Engage Gen Alpha Students

Following Thanksgiving last week, Amanda Heyn is back with Tim in the December mailbag to answer listener questions and offer advice. They begin with a fun but meandering conversation on wishlists, food takes, and a variety of other topics (skip to about 14:00 if you just want to hear the art teaching advice).  They then talk about organization, dealing with unreasonable requests from your principal, and what report cards are really saying. The episode finishes with a quick version This or That: Winter Edition. Resources and Links Find and Join the Art of Ed Community Learn more about the NOW Conference Organization Ideas from AOEU 7 Tips for Setting Boundaries in the Art Room How to Have Successful Conversations with Parents 5 Ways to Build Better Relationships with Parents

In this episode from the archives, Chelsea Fleming joins the show to talk about how we can live into gratitude. Listen as Tim and Chelsea discuss their shared disdain for gratitude journals, the importance of reflection, and why we should try to show appreciation and kindness to ourselves. Resources and Links Listen to Chelsea's last appearance on the podcast How to Take Care of Yourself and Avoid Burnout Read more about Susan Cain's Bittersweet Learn about Michael Bungay Stainer

Kyle Wood is back on today's episode to talk with Tim about how we can give back to the field of art education and pay it forward. The conversation covers the importance of building a community of art teachers, being willing to share ideas and lessons, and taking on mentorship roles. They also highlight the value of advocating for art education and talk about ways in which art teachers can express gratitude for the art ed community and take positive action to support and strengthen the field. And, if you want to stick around until the end, Kyle dives into This or That: Art History Edition. Resources and Links Take the 2025 State of Art Ed survey See the 2024 survey results Join the Art of Ed Community Read Kyle Wood's articles, and listen to the Who Arted? podcast More Advocacy Resources from AOEU

Dr. Theresa Haugen, curriculum specialist and associate professor at AOEU, joins Tim today to discuss the importance of advocacy in art education. Listen as their conversation covers how we can make our programs visible, the connections we can build within our school and our community, and how advocacy can benefit both students and teachers. They also spend time talking about The Center for the Advancement of Art Education (CAAE) and give advice for finding resources that can help make advocacy an ongoing habit. Resources and Links Take the 2025 State of Art Education Survey See the 2024 survey results and listen to the podcast Tim mentioned See more about the Center for the Advancement of Art Education (CAAE) Read the Visual Arts Advantage report More Advocacy Resources from AOEU

It is time for the November mailbag, and Amanda Heyn is back with Tim to answer listener questions and offer advice. They begin with some recommendations for art-related streaming shows, then move on to a conversation on how we keep multiple classes aligned on the curriculum schedule. Finally, they tackle the debate on whether we should be taking of points when students turn in their work past the due date. And stick around for some of Amanda's unhinged food takes during This or That: Thanksgiving Foods Edition. Resources and Links Find and Join the Art of Ed Community Between the Folds documentary See the Art21 website Made You Look on Netflix And the corresponding Made You Look podcast Get The Picture by Bianca Bosker What to Do When You've Only Got a Pencil and Paper Resources from AOEU on One-Day Lessons Resources from AOEU on Parent-Teacher Conferences

In the AOEU Community, we asked for teachers to share some horror stories from their time in the classroom, and the submissions did not disappoint! Some of the most hilarious and awful stories you can imagine are being shared, and Amanda Heyn is here with Tim to react to everything teachers have seen, done, and experienced. Listen as they discuss art rooms full of ghosts and apparitions, weird animal sightings, injuries, and horrific behaviors!   Resources and Links Find more horror stories in the AOEU Community Listen to the original Episode of Horror Stories 6 Creepy Artworks to Celebrate Halloween The Best Art-Inspired Halloween Costumes Art History Costume Ideas

In today's episode, Jen Leban joins Tim to talk about artificial intelligence and how it might affect the world of art education. In this conversation, they discuss their curiosity when it comes to AI and share some of their own explorations with various AI tools. Listen as they discuss their ethical concerns with these tools, the possibilities for teacher use and artistic creations, and the importance of thoughtful use and AI literacy. Resources and Links Find Jen on Instagram and in the AOEU Community Learn about the AI and Art Education graduate course AI Prompt Engineering for Art Teachers Creating Digital Surrealism with AI AI and the Environment How AI is Changing Photography Check out Claudio Zavala and Adobe Express

Kyle Wood is back as a guest today as he and Tim talk about their favorite sci-fi artists to share with their students. Listen as they discuss the connections between art and science fiction, as well as explore various artists whose work intersects with themes of futurism, technology, and imagination. Hear what they have to say about Salvador Dali, Yayoi Kusama, Cai Guo-Qiang, and so many more artists--both historical and contemporary--who explore speculative themes, blurring the lines between reality, imagination, and science in their work. Resources and Links Read Kyle Wood's articles, and listen to the Who Arted? podcast Tony Oursler's Alien Invasion Check out the work of Rosemary Lee and Lynn Hershman You know you want to see a Cowboy Shooting a Dinosaur Vija Celmins, Umberto Boccioni, and Salvador Dali

Following her NOW Conference presentation this summer about teaching with authenticity, Lyndsay Rose joins Tim today for a longer conversation on the topic. Listen as they discuss how not only authenticity, but also the importance of vulnerability and honesty when it comes to our role as teachers. The conversation also delves into suggestions on how to deal with burnout, and Lyndsay offers some of her best advice on how we can learn to fall in love with teaching again. Resources and Links 3 Things to Appreciate in Each Phase of an Art Teacher's Career Supportive Ways for Art Teachers to Deal with Burnout 5 Ways to Take Care of Yourself With Gratitude: A Love Letter to Art Teachers What We Love About Art Teachers and Why They Matter

In the October mailbag, a variety of questions have come through, and Janet Taylor joins Tim to answer those queries and offer some of their best advice. They begin with a good discussion of best practices for student teachers, then move on to a conversation on what kinds of lessons you can teach when your supply order still hasn't arrived. Finally, they try to answer the age-old question of what to do when a student asks "Am I Done Yet?" Resources and Links Find and Join the Art of Ed Community What do New Teachers Need to Know About Classroom Management? What to Do When You've Only Got a Pencil and Paper First-Year Art Teacher's Guide See Francisco Matas's presentation on Working with Student Teachers Check out Janet's Instagram AOEU Resources on Critiques

Last week, AOEU announced its brand new community space for art teachers, the Art of Ed Community. Today, Online Community Manager Jen Leban returns to the podcast to talk all about your new favorite place on the internet! Listen as Jen and Tim talk about their favorite parts of the online platform, why teachers need a space free from the pitfalls of social media, and how teachers can connect and support each other through the Art of Ed Community.  Resources and Links Join the Art of Ed Community! See Jen's welcome video for community members Read about the community on the AOEU Magazine Download the community app for iOS and Android

In another episode celebrating National Literacy Month, Tim is joined by author, artist, and professor Kate Kretz to discuss her book Art From Your Core: A Holistic Guide to Visual Voice. Listen as they discuss how Kate's book explores obstacles to the development of artistic voice, and how it also provides exercises and strategies to help artists dig deeper into their personal experiences, interests, and perspectives to find ongoing sources of interest and inspiration. Stay around after the end of the episode, when Kate does a reading of a chapter from the book. Resources and Links View Kate's website and find her book See AOEU's Resources on Literacy Teaching Students to Find and Use Their Artistic Voice 3 Strategies to Help Students Find their Voice in the Art Room How to Support Student Voice in 4 Steps A Powerful Project to Amplify Student Voice

To celebrate National Literacy Month, this episode from the archives features author and artist Peter Reynolds--along with his twin brother Paul--as they join Nic Hahn for an episode of Everyday Art Room from 2020. Listen to their wide-ranging conversation about literacy, creativity, opening a bookstore, the beginnings of Dot Day, and so much more!   Resources and Links View Peter Reynolds' Website FableVision Studios The Blue Bunny Bookstore Reynolds TLC Dot Day Make Your Mark: A Coloring Book-ish

School has started (for most of us), and Tim and Amanda are back to answer those back-to-school questions in the September mailbag. After quickly celebrating some teacher wins, Amanda relishes the opportunity to break out her bulletin board skills. The conversation then moves on to pre-K classes, art club, and what to do with projects that aren't exactly going the way you planned. Resources and Links What do New Teachers Need to Know About Classroom Management? 8 Ways to Sing, Dance, and Play Your Way to a Successful Pre-K Art Period! Check out the Running an Elementary Art Club PRO Pack Also see Sarah in Art Show Secrets! First-Year Art Teacher's Guide Take a look at what you need to know about the NOW Conference

After last week's back to school episode with Janet Taylor, Tim brings Kyle Wood on the show to catch up and share some of his best strategies for starting the year. They discuss neurographic drawing and chat about some of the ideas Kyle will be exploring in the upcoming year. Listen as they dive in with a conversation about tempera cakes, and why going back to basics can be good for teachers and students alike this school year.   Resources and Links See AOEU's Back to School resources for 2024 Keep an eye on the AOEU Magazine for Back to Basics articles! Check out the Who Arted? podcast Find out about all of the PD and Curriculum offerings from AOEU

As most teachers are headed back to school, Janet Taylor joins Tim to share some of their best strategies for starting the year. They discuss the importance of creating a welcoming climate and environment for your students, and share some of their favorite activities. Listen as they break down drawing prompts, interactive artmaking strategies, storytelling, and other ways to get your students involved and interacting in the first weeks of school.  Resources and Links See AOEU's Back to School resources for 2024 Find Janet's ideas on her Instagram page Find out about all of the PD and Curriculum offerings from AOEU Six Ways to Support New Art Teachers Quiz About the Teacher Use the code WINTER99 for $50 off the Winter NOW Conference

In this episode from the archives, Tim shares some thoughts on what he thinks will be important for teachers as they begin the school year. In today's episode, he talks through six thoughts about challenges that will be facing teachers and what we can do to help ourselves. Listen as he discusses being proactive with organization and management, being flexible and adaptable, ideas for building community, and finding your outlet away from the classroom.  Resources and Links What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Starting the Year? Creating a Welcoming Environment Five Ways to Be a Better Teacher This Year

In today's episode, Amanda joins Tim for the August mailbag live from Milwaukee (home of the 2024 Summer NOW Conference). After a quick discussion about Instagram shenanigans (and a brief garden update!), they move into advice for first-year teachers, 30-minute classes, and which art teacher problems we could wave away if we had a magic wand. Resources and Links View Tim and Amanda's Olympic Training Reel What do New Teachers Need to Know About Classroom Management? First-Year Art Teacher's Guide Strategies to Effectively Manage 30-minute Classes Cassie Stephens's episode on 30-minute classes The Zero-Budget Art Room Use the code WINTER99 for Early Bird Pricing for the next NOW Conference

With the 2024 Summer NOW Conference happening THIS WEEK, Jen Leban joins Tim to talk about the highlights of the upcoming event.  This includes their excitement about everything coming the next 3 days, the wonderful keynote presentation from Reggie Laurent, and how teachers can make the most of their professional learning on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Join us at the NOW Conference July 31st, August 1st, and August 2nd, where we will share three days of PD that will have you inspired and excited for the upcoming school year!  Resources and Links Listen to the podcast interview with artist Reggie Laurent Find all you need to know about the NOW Conference Check out Tim and Amanda's Olympic Training Reel

Ahead of his keynote presentation at next week's NOW Conference, artist Reggie Laurent joins Tim on the podcast today. After telling about his childhood, developing his creativity, and his beginnings as an artist, Reggie shares a few more stories about his life and his art. Listen as he discusses his own artistic voice, how he began working with teachers, and why he wants his work to inspire students to be part of his legacy.  Resources and Links Follow Reggie on Instagram and check out his website Find out about (and register for!) the NOW Conference See Reggie's partnership with Woodpecker Crafts

In today's episode, Janet joins Tim to discuss her upcoming article about what makes teachers stay at their schools or stay in the position they are in. Whether at the beginning of a teaching career or nearer the end, there are a lot of reasons teachers feel valued and committed to their school. Listen as the conversation covers six of the most important reasons, including supportive and transparent administration, a collaborative and positive environment, and a culture that values the arts.  Resources and Links Read Janet's Why Teachers Stay article Take a look at the State of Art Education Survey Find out about all of the PD and Curriculum offerings from AOEU Six Ways to Support New Art Teachers 3 Considerations for Taking on a New Job or Position

In today's episode, AOEU enrollment specialist Betsy Komarchuk joins Tim to discuss some of the most important things art teachers should know about formative assessment. Whether using assessment to check for learning, to guide instruction, or facilitate peer and self-evaluations, Betsy has a plethora of ideas for utilizing formative assessment strategies in the art room.  Resources and Links Strategies to Use Formative Assessment 6 Ideas for Formative Self-Assessment Ways to Gather Formative Assessment Data 6 Strategies for Fast Formative Assessments Find all the information you need for the NOW Conference

In today's episode, Amanda joins Tim for the July mailbag and an opening story about a wedding that was quite the adventure. Then, back by popular demand, more gardening talk! (and other creative endeavors, but skip to about 18:00 if you want to get right to the art ed talk). Listener questions include discussions about knowing when an artwork is finished, fighting for your planning hour, and the best strategies for teaching fine motor skills. Resources and Links Take a look at the State of Art Education Survey The Quadrants of Creativity ChatGPT podcasts: Episode One and Two How to Advocate for Yourself in 4 Steps 6 Concrete Ways to Improve Your Relationship with Your Principal Developing Fine Motor Skills Learn more about the NOW Conference

In today's episode, Tim is joined by educator Yunga Webb to talk about her role and efforts at the North Country School in upstate New York to help students find their place and belonging through the power of the arts. Listen as they discuss the programs at her school, the activities she does to foster belonging in her classrooms, and the work we can all do to create a community and a space that offers belonging for all of our students.  Resources and Links Take a look at the North Country School See the Blind Spot book that Yunga mentioned View a video from Mazahrin Banaji Learn more about AOEU's NOW Conference

In today's episode, Tim welcomes art educator and first-time guest Venise Keys to the show for a discussion on entrepreneurship in the art room. Venise shares her own journey into small business ownership and talks about how the lessons she has leaned translate into her classroom. Listen as the interview covers career exploration, art history, how emerging technologies have changed the opportunities available to students, and so much more. Resources and Links 60 Visual Arts Careers to Discuss with Your Students Check out AOEU's Career Cards and find more in FLEX Curriculum Find out about all of the PD and Curriculum offerings from AOEU Follow Venise on Instagram  

In today's episode, Amanda joins Tim to discuss some of the most important things art teachers can look for when job hunting and interviewing. From setting expectations to administrative engagement to the art room budget, the conversation covers what green flags art teachers should look for throughout the process. The discussion also lays out ideas on how administrators and teachers can get on the same page when it comes to expectations for art teachers and their programs.   Resources and Links Take a look at the State of Art Education Survey Find out about all of the PD and Curriculum offerings from AOEU The Art Teacher's Ultimate Guide to Getting Hired 3 Considerations for Taking on a New Job or Position

As we move toward the end of school, it is time for the June mailbag episode! Amanda and Tim begin with a chat about the chaos that is the end of the school year, then some ideas from listeners about what they want to change for the next school year. They then dive into a bit of advice on planning your curriculum, getting students engaged, and teaching photography. See the links below for all the resources mentioned in today's discussion! If you have a question for a future mailbag episode, email podcasts@theartofeducation.edu or leave a voice recording at 515-209-2595. Resources and Links Challenges to Foster Creativity video and PDF (Photography) A Comprehensive Guide to Teaching Digital Photography Strategies for Teaching Photography Podcast (Ep. 231) Check out even more photo resources in PRO Learning Find the Motivating Reluctant Learners pack in  PRO Learning Adaptive Art Resources, and the Adapting the Art Room graduate course There are PRO Learning packs on IEPs, Teaching Adaptive Art, Collaborating with Paraprofessionals, and more Tim's article on Assigning 3 Projects at Once

In this episode from the archives, Tim spends some time reflecting on why teachers need to take a break this summer. With so many teachers feeling exhausted, he talks about the benefits to stepping away and the reasons you should take a break from school-related work for a couple of months. Listen as he discusses creating a routine around what you love, exploring new ideas that excite you, and the benefits of making more connections with the people who can support you.  Resources and Links Challenges From This Year and How Art Teachers Overcame Them Read Abby Schukei's article about Focusing on Yourself How to Reduce Stress and Take Things Off Your Plate Register for the NOW Conference!

In today's episode, Lindsey McGinnis joins Tim to discuss all of the recent happenings in the magazine and on YouTube, including passing the milestone of 20K YouTube subscribers! Listen as they discuss the plethora of articles published about teaching with poetry, new Cribs videos that have us touring the homes of other art teachers, and why cardboard is one of the best materials you can have in your classroom.  Resources and Links Find everything you need about teaching with poetry Art Teacher Cribs, Episode 1 (and follow @mrshamisartroom on Instagram!) Zero Budget Art Room: Episode 1 and Episode 2 See Harris in the Art Room Makeover Watch Joe's very popular Day in the Life episode

In today's episode, Tim shares his thoughts on the topic of portfolios as the end of the school year approaches. Portfolios can be a valuable opportunity for students to reflect on their learning and showcase their work, especially at the end of the semester or the end of the year. Listen as he shares ideas for types of portfolios, learning activities, and AOEU resources you can use when working with portfolios as we wind down the year.   Resources and Links Portfolio Reflection Checklist Growth Portfolio Assessment Writing a Portfolio Statement Portfolio Feedback Sheet Check out Student Portfolio Basics in PRO Learning!

With the month of May upon us, it is time for another mailbag episode! Amanda and Tim begin with a chat about NAEA in Minneapolis and their own visits back to the classroom as volunteers. They then dive into a bit of advice on watercolors, strategies for ELL students, ideas on student behaviors, and strategies for upcoming job interviews. See the links below for all the resources mentioned in today's discussion! If you have a question for a future mailbag episode, email podcasts@theartofeducation.edu or leave a voice recording at 515-209-2595. Resources and Links The Perfect One-Day Art Lesson Substitute Tips and One-Day Art Lessons Simple One-Day Lessons (Ep. 307) and Even More Simple One-Day Lessons (Ep. 308) 12 One-Day Lessons for the Secondary Art Room The Art Teacher's Ultimate Guide to Getting Hired Find the Getting Hired as an Art Teacher pack in PRO Learning How to Support ELL Students Check out Strategies for English Language Learners in PRO Learning End of the Year Cleanup Jobs for Your Students There are PRO Learning packs on choice for both Secondary and Elementary 13 Fresh and Seamless Ways to Expand Your Art Lesson