Best Teachingart Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 438 - Teaching with Authenticity 27:02

1d ago27:02

27:02

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 ho…

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Ep. 437 - The October Mailbag: Student Teachers, Critiques, and Teaching Without Supplies 54:43

8d ago54:43

54:43

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…

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Ep. 436 - Introducing The Art of Ed Community 23:03

16d ago23:03

23:03

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 …

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Ep. 435 - Art From Your Core: How to Develop Artistic Voice 44:17

25d ago44:17

44:17

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 …

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From the Archives: Celebrating Creativity with Peter Reynolds 39:12

1M ago39:12

39:12

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!…

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Ep. 433 - The September Mailbag: Class Sizes, Student Helpers, and Projects that Fail 49:07

1M ago49:07

49:07

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 e…

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Ep. 432 - More Starting Ideas, and Back to Basics with Tempera 27:23

2M ago27:23

27:23

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 …

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Ep. 431 - Strategies for Starting the Year 39:26

2M ago39:26

39:26

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, stor…

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From the Archives: Six Thoughts for the First Part of the School Year 26:23

2M ago26:23

26:23

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, bei…

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Ep. 427 - The August Mailbag: Brand New Teachers, 30-Minute Classes, and Magic Wands 35:15

2M ago35:15

35:15

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. Resou…

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Ep. 426 - 2024 Summer NOW Conference Preview 28:19

3M ago28:19

28:19

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…

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Ep. 425 - An Interview with Reggie Laurent 32:38

3M ago32:38

32:38

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 te…

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Ep. 424 - The Reasons Why Teachers Stay 49:49

3M ago49:49

49:49

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 imp…

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Introducing Spacious Creative - Episode 1: Our Creative Roots 41:12

3M ago41:12

41:12

Hello! I'm excited to introduce you to the first episode of a brand new collaborative podcast with my friend Heather Doyle Fraser over on our new substack, The Spacious Creative. In this limited series podcast, we'll explore the topic of creativity from all sorts of angles. If you are a creative person or especially if you are a creative person "in…

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Ep. 423 - Assessment in the Elementary Art Room 24:41

3M ago24:41

24:41

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 str…

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Ep. 422 - The July Mailbag: Preparing for AI, Second Year Success, and Teaching Fine Motor Skills 50:25

3M ago50:25

50:25

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 f…

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Ep. 421 - Helping Students Find Their Place in the Art Room 21:46

4M ago21:46

21:46

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 c…

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Ep. 420 - Entrepreneurship and the Art Room 21:20

4M ago21:20

21:20

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 …

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Ep. 419 - 5 Green Flags to Look for in Job Interviews 33:30

4M ago33:30

33:30

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…

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Ep. 418 - The June Mailbag: Curriculum, Photography, and Next Year's Changes 44:28

4M ago44:28

44:28

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 teac…

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on coping, compassion, and accommodation with Melissa Cox 1:04:37

5M ago1:04:37

1:04:37

In this engaging podcast episode, Melissa Cox joins me to discuss the artwork Coping by Nicole Eisenman. Here's a bulleted list of what we discussed in this episode, thanks to our friend Chat GPT. The feeling of being worn down by internal struggles or long-term challenges Reflections on hope and despair, and the isolation it can bring The importan…

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From the Archives: Taking a Break This Summer 28:41

5M ago28:41

28:41

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 …

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Ep. 416 - Poetry, YouTube, and the Zero Budget Art Room 24:12

5M ago24:12

24:12

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 cardbo…

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exploring internal parts and shadows in Naudline Pierre's painting 49:05

5M ago49:05

49:05

In this episode, I chat about what I have been up to, tell you about the new(ish) format for the show, and explore a work by my favorite artist, Naudline Pierre, through the lenses of Internal Family Systems and Shadow Work. Links: Watch this episode on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/artandselfcindy/videos/765619205553447 Watch this episode on…

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Ep. 415 - Thoughts on End-of-Year Portfolios 25:42

5M ago25:42

25:42

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 activit…

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Ep. 414 - The May Mailbag: Best Watercolors, ELL Supports, and End of Year Cleanup 52:46

5M ago52:46

52:46

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 l…

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Ep. 413 - Exploring Poetry and Art 28:03

6M ago28:03

28:03

In today's episode, Tim wants to sneak in an episode for National Poetry Month before April is out. Kyle Wood returns to the show to share some of his ideas on poetry and art and discuss a pair of his most recent articles. Listen as they discuss concrete poems, ekphrastic poetry, and how we can get kids writing and thinking differently about art. R…

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From the Archives: Exploring Art Teacher Myths 33:27

6M ago33:27

33:27

In today's episode from the archives, both Janet Taylor and Amanda Heyn are joining Tim to discuss, debate, and debunk some various art teacher myths. From art teachers who just paint all day to exploding ceramics to dressing in rainbow colors, there is so much to talk about! Listen as they discuss where art teacher myths come from, the worst advic…

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Ask the Experts, Episode Six: Sculpture 50:35

6M ago50:35

50:35

In the sixth episode of Ask the Experts miniseries, former Art Ed Radio host Andrew McCormick returns to the podcast and joins Tim for a discussion on sculpture in the art room. Answering questions from podcast listeners and the art teacher community, they discuss inexpensive and unique sculpture materials, the importance of process, their most cre…

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Ask the Experts, Episode Five: Drawing 44:57

6M ago44:57

44:57

In the fifth episode of Ask the Experts miniseries, Jenn Russell joins Tim for a discussion on drawing in the art room. Answering questions from podcast listeners and the art teacher community, they discuss their favorite drawing materials to teach, whether we can manage the mess of pastels, how to scaffold your instruction and curriculum, and so m…

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Ask the Experts, Episode Four: Printmaking 27:52

7M ago27:52

27:52

In the fourth episode of Ask the Experts miniseries, Candido Crespo joins Tim to talk about teaching printmaking in the art room. Answering questions from podcast listeners and the art teacher community, they discuss printmaking centers, ideas for printing with very little budget, how to create a reduction print, and so much more. AOEU Resources on…

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Ask the Experts, Episode Three: Painting 33:45

7M ago33:45

33:45

In the third episode of Ask the Experts miniseries, Lena Rodriguez joins Tim to talk about a variety of topics when it comes to teaching painting in the art room. Answering questions from podcast listeners and the art teacher community, they discuss watercolor, tempera, acrylics, oils, and even encaustics, plus dive into how we teach technical skil…

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Ask the Experts, Episode Two: Ceramics 35:03

7M ago35:03

35:03

In the second episode of Ask the Experts miniseries, Laura Irmis joins Tim to talk about all things related to teaching ceramics in the art room. Answering questions from podcast listeners and the art teacher community, they discuss kiln firing, instructional strategies, organization tips, handling materials, and so much more. Full episode transcri…

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Ask the Experts, Episode One: Photography 30:02

7M ago30:02

30:02

In the first episode of Ask the Experts miniseries, Kristina Brown joins Tim to talk about all things related to teaching photography in the art room. Answering questions from podcast listeners and the art teacher community, they discuss alternative processes, the value of a darkroom, how to get started with teaching photography, and so much more. …

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Ep. 411 - The March Mailbag: Collaboration, Creativity, and Classroom Energy 44:56

7M ago44:56

44:56

Moving into March, it is time for another mailbag episode! Amanda and Tim begin with a long discussion about Amanda's new tattoo and the upcoming March Madness basketball tournament (if you want to miss the body art and hoops talk, and just get to the art teaching, skip to 16:00) They then dive into a bit of advice on collaborating with other teach…

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Ep. 410 - Storytelling, Art History Facts, and Student Engagement 33:38

8M ago33:38

33:38

Kyle Wood is back on the podcast today, just ahead of his first articles being published on the AOEU Magazine next month! He joins Tim to talk about what he will be writing, and of course they can't pass up an opportunity to tell some of their favorite stories and share some of their favorite facts about art history. Listen as they discuss upside-d…

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Ep. 409 - The State of Art Education 2024 27:18

8M ago27:18

27:18

Every year, AOEU surveys art teachers from across the country and around the world to capture the current issues, trends, and topics in art education. After data is collected from thousands of art teachers, the annual State of Art Education survey is published in the AOEU Magazine. The 2024 report was published on Friday, and Amanda Heyn and Lindse…

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From the Archives: Finding Joy in Teaching This Year 27:07

8M ago27:07

27:07

After the NOW Conference and a presentation that highlighted the joys we find in teaching, it is time to revisit this episode from the archives to ask: Are teachers able to find joy in their jobs again? Kandice Stewart joins Tim today to answer that question--and many others--as well as talk about how we can be more intentional in our teaching. Lis…

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Ep. 407 - The February Mailbag: Hoarding, DoorDashing, and Teaching Fibers 23:58

8M ago23:58

23:58

Straight off the NOW Conference, Amanda and Tim are back with another mailbag episode! After a very quick recap of their trip to Dallas for the conference, they dive into a bit of advice for a retiring teacher. The conversation continues with a conversation on DoorDashing supplies to your classroom, some good lessons for third graders, and a quick …

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Ep. 406 - 2024 Winter NOW Conference Preview 32:54

9M ago32:54

32:54

With the 2024 Winter NOW Conference just days away, Janet Taylor joins Tim to talk about how they put the conference together, their excitement about everything coming with the event--including featured presenter Devon Rodriguez--and how teachers can make the most of their professional learning on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Join us at the NOW Co…

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Ep. 405 - Creativity Challenges Through Technology 25:40

9M ago25:40

25:40

Jen Leban is back on the show today to talk about her favorite creative challenges that can be found in Adobe Express and preview her upcoming NOW Conference presentation! Listen as she and Tim discuss making connections and creating challenges with tech, some of Jen's favorite projects with drawing and animation, and opportunities for learning and…

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Ep. 404 - Collaborations Across the Campus 23:10

9M ago23:10

23:10

Ahead of the 2024 Winter NOW Conference (which is now just 3 weeks away!), presenter Meera Ramanathan comes back to the podcast to preview her upcoming presentation on collaboration. She talks with Tim about the benefits students get from collaboration, how we can get even our youngest students involved in collaborative projects, and what it's like…

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Ep. 403 - The January Mailbag: Distracted Students, Resolutions, and Interview Season 46:03

9M ago46:03

46:03

Amanda and Tim are back with another mailbag episode to ring in the new year! Before getting into New Year's resolutions, they begin by talking about their break and why Amanda is so relieved that "all supplies are included" at her kids' origami class. The conversation continues with advice for teachers who struggle with student distractions, a dis…

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From the Archives: The Psychology of Creativity 40:08

10M ago40:08

40:08

In this episode from the archives, Andrea Slusarski is here to talk to Tim about the psychology of creativity! Though we all teach it in the art room, the research into the psychology behind creativity runs deep. Listen as Slu explains a lot of this research, shares some great food analogies with Tim, and offers advice on how we can help kids devel…

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From the Archives: Can We Find Time to Balance Everything? 22:30

10M ago22:30

22:30

In this episode from the archives, Tim is joined by elementary art teacher Laura Irmis to discuss if and how we can find the time to do everything that is expected of us as art teachers. Laura shares how she is making it work as a teacher, artist, mother, and graduate student. Listen as she discusses all of that with Tim and they both share thought…

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Ep. 400 - A Look Back at 2023 26:31

10M ago26:31

26:31

In today's episode, Tim talks about his reflections on the podcast from the year and shares some highlights from podcast interviews over the past 12 months. He shares some of his own favorite conversations with Amanda Heyn and Janet Taylor, Kristina Brown, Candido Crespo, and more. Listen as the discussions cover creativity, assessment, art teacher…

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Behind the Scenes of the Art Room Makeover (Ep. 399) 30:40

10M ago30:40

30:40

If you've seen AOEU's Art Room Makeover, you've seen an amazing transformation! And today, you can hear the follow-up conversation about the YouTube series from Tim and Lindsey from AOEU, and Dalitso Chinkhota and Melvin Twine, high school teachers in the D.C./MD area. Listen to how an old, yellow, dingy room got a huge makeover where the team brig…

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Ep. 398 - December Mailbag: Devon Rodriguez, Holiday Gifts, and the Joys of Teaching 45:32

10M ago45:32

45:32

It is now December, so Amanda and Tim are back with another mailbag episode! They begin by telling about their trip to New York City to interview TikTok and Instagram superstar Devon Rodriguez. The conversation continues with advice for someone looking to come into the teaching profession, a discussion on the best holiday gifts for art teachers, an…

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How Art Teaches Us to Embrace the Discomfort of Vulnerability with Dr. Jamie English 1:06:01

10M ago1:06:01

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In this episode, Dr. Jamie English, a licensed professional counselor who specializes in body acceptance, and I engage in a deep exploration of two artworks side-by-side: Self-Portrait Naked with my Mother II by Chantal Joffe and The Opening by Aleah Chapin. Both artworks are featured in my new book, Art Is About Being Whole: A Memoir. The conversa…

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Ep. 397 - Visual Journals and Classroom Communities 31:50

11M ago31:50

31:50

In today's episode, Tim welcomes first-time guest 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 ou…

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