Art Works for Teachers The Institute for Arts Integration and STEAM

Forget the "light bulb!" moment. This week, Susan unveils the 4 branches of creativity and discusses how anyone can tap their creative potential, using any branch, in any order.

This inspiring episode takes you inside the halls of a leadership style where appreciation and collaboration pave the way for a thriving school community. Tune in and be empowered to transform your school, one teacher at a time.

In a world where 100 years of progress is now happening in 4 years or less, is what we're teaching in schools even effective anymore? In this episode, Susan uses the book The Creative Act to make the case that Creativity is the Superpower of the Future and shares 2 exercises to help us begin flexing those creativity muscles.

In this episode, Susan will help you to distinguish between true arts integration and simple arts enhancement in lesson plans using two lessons she found online, but are they truly integrating the arts or just adding them on as an afterthought? We're putting these lessons to the test using the Arts Integration Look-For Checklist, a powerful tool that will help you identify the hallmarks of effective arts integration in any curriculum.

Want to connect better with your students, team, or family?  Unlock the secrets of human behavior with the Enneagram.  In this episode, Susan explores the 9 personality types and how to use them to build stronger relationships.

Discover insights from Jen Schwanke as she navigates the challenges faced by teachers, advocating for support and understanding in education. Learn about her three P's framework - purpose, priorities, and patterns - and explore her valuable resources on teacher leadership and conflict management.