K12ArtChat the Podcast

The Creativity Department
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K12ArtChat the Podcast

A podcast for K-12 art educators interested in connecting with colleagues and ideas. Each episode, hosted by Matt and Laura Grundler, takes you backstage with guest hosts from #K12ArtChat to dig into the latest art education innovations and resources. You’ll find tips, tools, and inspiration to keep you connected and moving forward.

  1. 1D AGO

    Episode 223 – Veronica Hicks – The Ritual of Restorative Practice

    In this episode, the Creativity Department is joined by Veronica Hicks, Professor of Art Education at Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts to discuss the power of restorative practices in the art classroom. Discover how these practices can become meaningful rituals that support artistic growth and emotional well-being. From restorative circles to reflective project planning, explore how artmaking can foster healing, dialogue, and a sense of safety for students and educators alike. Listen in to hear how you can utilize restorative practices in your art room!

    45 min

  2. JUN 26

    Episode 222 – Jorge Lucero – Creating Knowledge

    In this episode, the Creativity Department is joined by returning guest Jorge Lucero to discuss the philosophy around creating knowledge. Listen in and learn how artmaking teaches students so much more than making art.  It supports personal development and underpins life skills students need. From how to embrace failure while experimenting to the analytical process of creating a project, and artmaking’s correlation to emotional intelligence, listen and discover ways educators can better recognize the intangible outcomes of art education.

    47 min

  3. JUN 18

    Episode 221 – Amy Pfeiler-Wunder & Mary Kate Bergh – Multi-Modal Learning through the Power of Play

    In this episode, the Creativity Department is joined by NAEA’s President-Elect Amy Pfeiler-Wunder and her colleague Mark Kate Bergh for a discussion about the importance of play and multi-modal learning! explore topics such as: how multi-modal learning takes shape in an art classroom; what role play takes in nurturing students creativity and engagement; and how art educators can implement multi-modal learning in their own art rooms? Listen in to hear more from Amy and Mary Kate!

    52 min

  4. JUN 12

    Episode 220 – Cindy Todd – Staying Creative Over the Summer

    In this episode, the Creativity Department is joined by NAEA’s President – Cindy Todd to talk about how art educators can stay creative over their summer break! Cindy shares a few ways she’s been beating the summer slump, from artmaking in new spaces, getting to local art museums, and general self-care. As well as how carving out space for her creative work during the summer positively impacts her work as an art educator during the school year. Listen in to hear more from Cindy!

    42 min

  5. JUN 5

    Episode 219 – Connected Arts Network – Reflections & Realities in the Classroom

    To round out the school year, Matt and Mi’Jan talk to Connected Arts Network (CAN) members Cody Puckett and Kim Guadagnoli about how they’re reflecting on this past school year! Cody and Kim share how their school year went, how they grew as arts educators, and challenges they overcame. Learn how they applied action research to their curriculum, including how to get more “buy-in” on projects from students. Listen in to hear more from Kim and Cody!

    36 min

  6. MAY 29

    Episode 218 – Connected Arts Network – Closing out the Year with Community in Mind

    In this episode, Oral Historian Dr. Mi'Jan Celie Tho-Biaz, Matt Grundler, and Connected Arts Network (CAN) members Elizabeth Zwierzynski and Leslie Grace discuss how they’re keeping the momentum as the end of the school year quickly approaches. Leslie and Elizabeth share how they’ve asked students to reflect on the school year through artmaking, highlighting self-progression, and setting future creative goals. Explore the practical techniques they use in their programs to build a sense of community among students. Listen in to hear more from Leslie and Elizabeth and discover how they make students feel heard at the end of the year.

    48 min

  7. MAY 15

    Episode 217 – Connie Stewart – The Dangerous Power of Teaching the Arts

    In this episode, the Creativity Department is joined by professor and author – Connie Stewart from the University of Northern Colorado to talk about “dangerous power of teaching arts education” and what exactly that means to her. Connie also dives into how infusing creativity into the classroom can give students a leg up in other subjects, the importance of critical thinking and emotional intelligence, as well as how artistic exploration can lead to development of civic responsibility in students. Listen in to hear more from Connie!

    38 min

  8. MAY 8

    Episode 216 – Jed Dearybury – The Powerful Act of Play

    In this episode, the Creativity Department is joined by award-winning educator and author Jed Dearybury. Listen in as they take a deep dive into the importance of play. Discover strategies for using it to increase curiosity and nurture problem solving skills. Explorehow play can be integrated into classroom routines naturally and learn from Jed as he shares challenges and successes of building joyful learning spaces through play.

    42 min
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A podcast for K-12 art educators interested in connecting with colleagues and ideas. Each episode, hosted by Matt and Laura Grundler, takes you backstage with guest hosts from #K12ArtChat to dig into the latest art education innovations and resources. You’ll find tips, tools, and inspiration to keep you connected and moving forward.

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  • Creator
    The Creativity Department
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    289
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 K12ArtChat the Podcast
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