Art Works for Teachers
The Art Works for Teachers Podcast helps teachers crack the code of creativity and use it as a hidden advantage in the classroom. You will receive simple, yet innovative ideas for teaching math, reading and writing in and through the arts - while filling your own creative cup.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 32 minutes
- Episodes
- 151
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Testing Creativity: 4 Models to Explore
Ready to rethink how we assess creativity in the classroom? In this episode of Artworks for Teachers, Susan Riley takes you on a journey beyond the “right or wrong” mindset, revealing w…
Why Not? Making Space for Makerspaces
What if instead of asking why, you started asking why not?
Educational technology coach Jesus Huerta is with us this week to share how this simple mindset shift can open up a world of p…
The Science of Reading & the Arts
The Science of Reading is backed by decades of research, yet much of it has remained disconnected from classroom instruction... until now. In this episode, we break down what it is, wha…
Leading with Vision: Creating Meaningful Change in Education
From the power of classroom presence to the game-changing potential of technology and AI, Justin Baeder is here to unpack how leaders can break free from time constraints, foster collab…
Ready, Fire, Aim! A New Mindset for Seeing Success
Ever feel like you’re stuck in planning mode, waiting for the perfect moment to take action? In this episode of Art Works for Teachers, Susan dives into the Ready, Fire, Aim mindset - j…
Have Confidence and Have Fun
As a first-generation American, Edwin Lovo knows firsthand the barriers many students face in accessing the arts... and he’s on a mission to change that. In this inspiring conversation,…
Revolutionizing Classrooms: How Self-Paced Learning Transforms Education
From his early days teaching in Washington, DC, to launching the Modern Classrooms Project, guest Rob Barnett has seen firsthand the challenges of traditional education. He unpacks why …
The Future of Teaching
What would happen if teachers had more support to truly make a difference in their classrooms? Kimberly Eckert shares her perspective on how practical changes - like better teacher prep…
Mission Impossible: Unrealistic Expectations for Teachers
Teachers are expected to be miracle workers—juggling overcrowded classrooms, shrinking budgets, endless paperwork, and ever-increasing demands (all while somehow keeping their sanity). …
The Science Behind Arts Integration
Science is finally catching up to what great teachers have known all along - creativity is the secret to deeper learning. In this episode of Artworks for Teachers, Susan Riley dives int…
Beyond the Score: Supporting Students through Testing Season
Standardized testing season is on the horizon... but do we really need it? In this episode, Susan unpacks the frustrations, hidden agendas, and practical ways to support students, inclu…
Integrated Learning: Teaching, Learning, Leading
What if creativity and connection held the key to solving education's toughest challenges? Susan sits down with Kate Cassada and Rob McAdams to talk about how arts integration and bold …
Let Them: 3 Takeaways for Teachers
In this episode of Artworks for Teachers, Susan Riley unpacks the "Let Them Theory," offering strategies to empower students while maintaining teacher boundaries and well-being. Learn h…
Finding Funds to Fuel Creativity
Struggling to fund your arts integration or STEAM efforts? This episode of Artworks for Teachers busts the myth that there’s no money available and reveals untapped funding sources like…
Year on a Page
Ready to start the year with purpose and focus? In this episode of Artworks for Teachers, Susan Riley shares how to kick off the school year by setting powerful goals, simplifying your …
Sparking Curiosity & Creativity through Math
Ever thought math was boring? Cindy Lawrence once felt the same—until she became the Executive Director of the National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath), where math is anything but dull. …
Celebrations Discovery Lab
As December unfolds, many of us are holding on for dear life, navigating the complexities of a hectic year and the end-of-year buzz. If you're feeling that way too, you’re not alone! In…
The Power of a Penny
From fun exercises like drawing a penny to strategies that slow down fast-paced thinking, you’ll learn how to help students notice the details they often miss. Tune in for practical tip…
More Learning, Less Stress
More learning, less stress – sounds impossible, right? Discover how to reclaim your joy for teaching, connect deeply with your students, and eliminate stressors that drain your energy. …
The Role of Arts in Human Growth
Guest Genein Letford takes us on a journey through the mind-body connection and how creativity is at the heart of it all. She shares her 16 Diamond Tools for creative thinking, the magi…