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.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 43 minutes
- Episodes
- 294
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Episode 229 – Heather Fountain – Differentiated Instruction - Building Choice, Connection and Ownership
Honoring learning styles and helping build strong connections is what Differentiated Instruction is all about. In this episode, the Creativity Department is joined by Dr. Heather Fountain, author of …
Episode 228 – Alicia Gray – Fostering Connection, Healing, and Community through Restorative Practice
In this episode, the Creativity Department is joined by Alicia Gray, Director of Art Education at Montserrat College of Art and contributor to the new book by Davis, Restorative Practice in Education…
Episode 227 – Ray Yang & Amanda Karhuse – Meet the Arts Education Alliance
In this episode, the Creativity Department is joined by Amanda Karhuse, Assistant Executive Director, Advocacy & Public Policy for The National Association for Music Education’s (NafME) and Ray Yang …
Episode 225 – Rachel McLaughlin – Inspiring Creativity through Music & Technology
In this episode, the Creativity Department is joined by art educator Rachel McLaughlin of 10,000 Trees Music to talk about her passion for art, music, and how art educators can incorporate technology…
Episode 224 – Trevor Bryan – Connections Between Art & Literacy
In this episode, the Creativity Department is joined by author and art educator Trevor Bryan to talk about how art can be a powerful tool for teaching literacy. Trevor shares insights from his latest…
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…
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 mo…
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 learn…
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 bea…
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 ho…
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 t…
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 w…
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 …
Episode 215 – Lisa Kay, Beverley Johns, & Donalyn Heise – Restorative Practice
In this episode, the Creativity Department is joined by the authors of Davis Publications’ new book, Restorative Practices in Education through the Arts. Listen in as Lisa Kay, Beverley Johns, and Do…
Episode 214 – Tasha Newton – Finding your Calling
Tasha Newton is an art educator who started her career at the elementary level but, after an unexpected shift, she ended up teaching at a local high school and has never looked back! Joined by guest …
Episode 213 – Matt Johnson – Finding a Balance as a Teacher, Leader, and Maker
Matt Johnson is the President of Maine Art Education Association (MAEA) and he joins the Creativity Department in this episode to talk about balancing life as a teacher, leader, and maker! Enjoy an e…
Episode 212 – Connected Arts Network (CAN) – Building Resilience
In this episode of the Connected Arts Network (CAN) series, Oral Historian Dr. Mi'Jan Celie Tho-Biaz, Matt Grundler, and Connected Arts Network (CAN) members Amanda Standard and Melissa Hronkin talk …
Episode 211 – Connected Arts Network (CAN) – Coaching to Build Community
In this episode of the Connected Arts Network (CAN) series, Oral Historian Dr. Mi'Jan Celie Tho-Biaz, Matt Grundler, and Connected Arts Network (CAN) members Jocelyn Latki and Shelly Cole explore how…
Episode 210 – Joe Fusaro – Seeking Common Ground Through Contemporary Art
In this episode, the Creativity Department talks with Joe Fusaro, artist, educator, and co-author of Davis Publications’ high school curriculum, The Visual Experience. Listen in and explore how conte…
Episode 209 – Karl Cole – Navigating Difficult Conversations about Art
In this episode, The Creativity Department invites Karl Cole back to talk about how art educators can bridge the gap between art history and contemporary art. Specifically, which art styles, artists,…