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PODCAST

Fueling Creativity in Education

Dr. Matthew J. Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett

The Fueling Creativity in Education podcast provides listeners with unique insights into the field of creativity research, including best practices for applying this knowledge to a traditional school environment. Thanks to deep dive interviews with renowned creativity scholars, respected practitioners, and passionate educators, every teacher and administrator will walk away with new strategies that inspire and support student and teacher creativity in and out of the classroom.

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21:57

Ignite Creativity in the First Weeks of School

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2025/08/26

Welcome to Season 11 of the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast! Co-hosts Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Dr. Matthew Worwood are back—and this season, we’re excited to offer video episodes on YouTube in addition to our regular audio format.To kick off the new school year, Matt and Cyndi each share three go-to activities they use to set the stage for creative teaching and teaching creativity from day one. These activities help students build trust, take creative risks, and tap into their own

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36:20

Starting the School Year with My Favorite Failure:...

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2025/08/19

As part of our Fueling Creativity in Education Throwback Series, co-hosts Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Dr. Matthew Worwood selected this episode to help educators reignite their passion for creative teaching as they prepare for the new school year.In this powerful conversation, they welcome back Dr. Ron Beghetto and Laura McBain, Co-Director of the K12 Lab at the Stanford d.school, to explore the lessons behind their book, My Favorite Failure: How Setbacks Can Lead to Learning and Growth. Together, they

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32:47

Creative Teaching Through Inquiry-Based Learning:...

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2025/08/12

As part of our Fueling Creativity in Education Throwback Series, co-hosts Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Dr. Matthew Worwood selected this episode to help educators reignite their passion for creative teaching as they prepare for the new school year.In this inspiring conversation, Dr. Frank LaBanca—educator, researcher, and founding principal of Westside Middle School Academy Magnet—shares his powerful approach to inquiry-based learning. As one of the few principals in the country who still teaches in the

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32:10

Teaching Creativity in the Elementary STEAM...

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2025/08/05

As part of our Fueling Creativity in Education Throwback Series, co-hosts Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Dr. Matthew Worwood handpicked this episode to help educators gear up for a new school year with fresh ideas for teaching creativity in the classroom. In this conversation, elementary STEAM teacher Andrea Mango shares how she brings creative teaching to life by connecting creativity research with everyday classroom strategies. From building student choice into projects to creating a safe environment for

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11:41

Just a Banana and The Rabbit’s Feat: A Conversation...

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2025/07/29

Sign up for our weekly newsletter here! In this special summer edition of the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast, hosts Matthew Worwood and Peter Reynolds welcome renowned children’s author, illustrator, and songwriter Barney Saltzberg. Best known for his playful, heartfelt stories like Beautiful Oops and Crazy Hair Day, Barney shares insights into his two newest books: Just a Banana and Rabbit's Feet. The episode explores how Just a Banana uses humor and interactive surprises to encourage

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13:35

Deeper Thinking in the Classroom: A Conversation with...

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2025/07/22

Sign up for our weekly newsletter here!In this special Listen and Learn episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, hosts Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Dr. Matthew Worwood welcome back Katie Trowbridge, an educator with over 20 years of experience and the creator of the CREATE method. Katie discusses her newly released book, Deeper Thinking in the Classroom, which is designed to guide educators in weaving creative and critical thinking strategies into existing K-12 curricula. She emphasizes

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13:22

Meet Their Needs, and They’ll Succeed: A Conversation...

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2025/07/15

Sign up for our weekly newsletter here!In this special summer Listen and Learn episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast, hosts Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Dr. Matthew Worwood welcome back the inspiring Principal EL to discuss his new book, "Meet Their Needs and They'll Succeed." Principal EL, a celebrated educator and chess coach, shares the heartfelt story behind his book—highlighting how a personal hospital experience inspired him to reflect on the importance of meeting every child’s

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15:41

The Creative Brain: A Conversation with Dr. Anna Abraham

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2025/07/08

Sign up for our weekly newsletter here!In this special summer Listen and Learn episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, hosts Cyndi Burnett and Matthew Worwood welcome back Dr. Anna Abraham, the E. Paul Torrance Professor and Director of the Torrance Center for Creativity and Talent Development at UGA. Dr. Abraham introduces her new book, The Creative Myths and Truths, which explores seven enduring myths—or “myth truths”—about the creative brain. The conversation unpacks popular

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11:29

The Creativity Choice: A Conversation with Dr. Zorana...

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2025/07/01

Sign up for our weekly newsletter here!In this special summer edition of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, hosts Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Dr. Matthew Worwood welcome back Dr. Zorana Pringle, senior research scientist at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, to discuss her new book, "The Creativity Choice." In a concise, listen-and-learn format, Dr. Pringle offers a compelling overview of her book, which explores what happens after we've come up with creative ideas—emphasizing the

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09:16

Creative Teaching Starts with Reading: Our Summer...

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2025/06/24

In this special on-location recording, co-hosts Matthew Worwood and Cyndi Burnett reunite in person for only the sixth time to introduce the Fueling Creativity in Education Summer 2025 Listen & Learn Reading Series.This unique summer series features short interviews with past podcast guests, who return to discuss their most recent books—all selected to support creative teaching and the teaching of creativity in classrooms and learning environments. Matt and Cyndi also share exciting updates

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40:01

Riding the First AI Wave: A Teacher Roundtable

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2025/06/17

In this special episode, co-host Cyndi Burnett turns the microphone toward fellow host Matthew Worwood to discuss his latest Teacher Roundtable film, Riding the First AI Wave. As the second installment in the Teacher Roundtable series, this project captures another pivotal moment in education—this time focused on the early reactions of educators to the emergence of generative AI.The episode opens with a short interview in which Matthew shares what inspired him to document how teachers responded to

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35:10

Summer 2025 Academic Year Wrap-Up!

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2025/06/10

Sign up for our weekly newsletter here!In this special end-of-year recap, hosts Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett reflect on the biggest shifts and ongoing challenges in education as the 2024-2025 academic year comes to a close. They revisit the evolution of conversations around what skills and experiences students truly need in an age of rapid technological disruption, especially with the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence in schools. Topics include the purpose and intent

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31:13

Scholarly Debrief (10): Discussing Metacognition and...

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2025/06/03

Sign up for our weekly newsletter here!Are we missing an essential ingredient for creativity in education—like sleep? In the Season 10 finale of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, hosts Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett hand over the mic to their resident scholar, Jimmy Wilson, for an in-depth reflection on the standout moments and innovative insights from an eclectic season. Jimmy draws connections between classroom creativity and essential factors we often overlook, like the

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27:24

Debrief 10(4): Connecting Creativity to Passion,...

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2025/05/27

Sign up for our weekly newsletter here!Are today’s students losing their passion and sense of purpose—and how can educators help reignite it? In this final debrief episode of Season 10, hosts Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett reflect on their standout interviews with a trio of trailblazers in creativity: astrobio futurist Billy Almon, MIT Media Lab’s Dr. Leo Burd, and the legendary Dr. Teresa Amabile. The conversation dives deep into the value of biomimicry—learning from nature to solve

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18:18

The Value of Small Wins and the Progress Principle...

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2025/05/20

Sign up for our weekly newsletter here!Listen to Part One of the Double Expresso here! In this exceptional double espresso of the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast, hosts Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett are joined by Dr. Teresa Amabile for part two of a discussion on creativity in education. The three explore the application of Dr. Amabile's Progress Principle, a concept that emphasizes how small wins drive motivation and creativity, even in classroom environments. Dr. Amabile

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30:05

Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivation in the Classroom...

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2025/05/20

Sign up for our weekly newsletter here! Listen to Part Two of the Double Expresso here! In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, hosts Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett engage in an enlightening conversation with Dr. Teresa Amabile, a world-renowned expert in creativity research. Teresa shares fascinating insights from her impressive 50-year career, discussing her journey and the many chapters of her groundbreaking work. The conversation begins into her early interests

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30:14

The Five Ps of Technology and Learning with Dr. Leo Burd

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2025/05/13

Sign up for our weekly newsletter here!Can technology truly foster creativity and social change, or does it sometimes hinder the freedom to explore and express? In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, hosts Cyndi Burnett and Matthew Worwood delve into the role of technology in creative education with guest Dr. Leo Burd from MIT's Media Lab. Leo discusses the concept of technology fluency as opposed to merely learning about technology itself, emphasizing its critical

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31:53

Nature Knows Best: Teaching Creativity Through...

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2025/05/06

Sign up for our weekly newsletter here!How can observing a simple creature lead to groundbreaking innovations in education and technology? In this engaging episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, co-hosts Matthew Worwood and Cyndi Burnett dive into a compelling conversation with Billy Almon, an astrobiofuturist and expert in biomimicry. Billy shares his unique journey from a disruptive "D student" to a creative leader in STEM education, highlighting how curiosity and non-traditional

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25:29

DEBRIEF 10(3): Opportunities, Metacognition, and the...

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2025/04/29

Sign up for our weekly newsletter here!In this mid-season debrief episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast, hosts Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Dr. Matthew Worwood reflect on the past three interviews that brought a diverse set of perspectives on fostering creativity within educational spaces. They revisit key moments with Jamie Celia Tosi from the National Inventors Hall of Fame, Jaap Haartsen—the inventor of Bluetooth, Dr. Jo Boaler from Stanford University, and Buffalo public school

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32:51

Why Relationships Matter Most: Creativity and Student...

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2025/04/22

Sign up for our weekly newsletter here!How does the focus on relationships and trauma-informed care revolutionize the approach to creativity in education? In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, hosts Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Dr. Matthew Worwood are joined by educator Jonathan Garra to explore the crucial role of relationships, trauma-informed teaching, and student readiness in fostering creativity. Jonathan shares his insights from 17 years of teaching experience spanning both

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