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Ep. 453 - The February 2025 Mailbag: Custodian...

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2025/02/04

Amanda Heyn joined Tim in Chicago to record this mailbag episode as they were preparing for the NOW Conference. As always, they take listener questions and share some of their best advice. Tim starts with stories about his favorite custodian before the conversation moves to how we can help our students experiment and how we can deal with all of the requests that come our way. Finally, they wrap up with some advice on the best (and most colorful!) shoes when you are teaching art on your feet all day

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Ep. 452 - 2025 Winter NOW Conference Preview

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2025/01/28

With the 2025 Winter NOW Conference happening THIS WEEK, Janet Taylor 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 Carrie Mae Weems, and how teachers can make the most of their professional learning on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Join us at the NOW Conference January 31st, February 1st, and February 2nd, where we will share three days of PD that will have you inspired

34:17

Ep. 451 - Creating a Thriving Sketchbook Practice

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2025/01/21

Abby Houston (@abbypainterart) joins Tim today to talk about education, artmaking, and the joy of creating within a community. After discussing the beginning of her career as a teacher and art therapist, the conversation moves on to the value of a sketchbook practice and how she stays consistent with her artmaking routine. She also talks about her upcoming presentation at the NOW Conference, gives advice on how teachers can find time for artmaking, and plays a round of This or That: Sketchbook

34:52

Ep. 450 - Making Connections and Building Community

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2025/01/14

Joel Scholten joins Tim today to talk about making connections and building community among art teachers. After discussing the upcoming NOW Conference, Joel shares his experience creating artmaking presentations for the conference, his experiences with a large social media following on Instagram, and how connecting can make us all more successful as teachers. Resources and Links Follow Joel on Instagram Join the Art of Ed Community Find everything you need to know about the NOW Conference What

46:36

Ep. 449 - The January Mailbag: Holiday Gifts, Student...

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2025/01/07

We are rolling into the new year with the January mailbag, and Amanda Heyn is back with Tim to answer listener questions and offer advice. They begin with a discussion on holiday gifts from students (or the lack thereof), then move on to a conversation on how to implement reward systems for positive behaviors. Finally, they wrap up with some talk about observations, how to deal positively with administrators, and the best ways to make sure students actually write their names on their artworks

22:45

Ep. 448 - What Type of Winter Break Art Teacher are You?

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2024/12/17

As we approach winter break, Tim takes the opportunity to discuss the different types of art teachers and how they approach their time away from teaching. He asks the question--what type of winter break art teacher are you? An Overachiever, a Relaxation Specialist, or a Creative? He says teachers may exhibit a mix of these traits, and asks you to reflect on which type you identify with or which type you may want to be. He closes the show with book recommendations for relaxation specialists and

37:05

Ep. 447 - Riding The Struggle Bus

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2024/12/10

Janet Taylor joins Tim today to talk about some of the challenges we are facing in the art room--the things that have us riding the #StruggleBus. Taking suggestions and advice from the Art of Ed Community, the discussion covers art teacher struggles with art history, assessment, organization, teaching Gen Alpha, and more. Listen as Tim and Janet discuss these topics and the importance of finding solutions, sharing ideas, and building connections with other educators so we can feel less alone in

46:44

Ep. 446 - The December Mailbag: Organizing Crayons,...

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2024/12/03

Following Thanksgiving last week, Amanda Heyn is back with Tim in the December mailbag to answer listener questions and offer advice. They begin with a fun but meandering conversation on wishlists, food takes, and a variety of other topics (skip to about 14:00 if you just want to hear the art teaching advice). They then talk about organization, dealing with unreasonable requests from your principal, and what report cards are really saying. The episode finishes with a quick version This or That:

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From the Archives: Living Into Gratitude

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2024/11/26

In this episode from the archives, Chelsea Fleming joins the show to talk about how we can live into gratitude. Listen as Tim and Chelsea discuss their shared disdain for gratitude journals, the importance of reflection, and why we should try to show appreciation and kindness to ourselves. Resources and Links Listen to Chelsea's last appearance on the podcast How to Take Care of Yourself and Avoid Burnout Read more about Susan Cain's Bittersweet Learn about Michael Bungay Stainer

34:28

Ep. 444 - Giving Back to Art Ed

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2024/11/19

Kyle Wood is back on today's episode to talk with Tim about how we can give back to the field of art education and pay it forward. The conversation covers the importance of building a community of art teachers, being willing to share ideas and lessons, and taking on mentorship roles. They also highlight the value of advocating for art education and talk about ways in which art teachers can express gratitude for the art ed community and take positive action to support and strengthen the field. And,

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Ep. 443 - Advocating for Art Education

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2024/11/12

Dr. Theresa Haugen, curriculum specialist and associate professor at AOEU, joins Tim today to discuss the importance of advocacy in art education. Listen as their conversation covers how we can make our programs visible, the connections we can build within our school and our community, and how advocacy can benefit both students and teachers. They also spend time talking about The Center for the Advancement of Art Education (CAAE) and give advice for finding resources that can help make advocacy an

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Ep. 442 - The November Mailbag: Netflix, Broken...

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2024/11/05

It is time for the November mailbag, and Amanda Heyn is back with Tim to answer listener questions and offer advice. They begin with some recommendations for art-related streaming shows, then move on to a conversation on how we keep multiple classes aligned on the curriculum schedule. Finally, they tackle the debate on whether we should be taking of points when students turn in their work past the due date. And stick around for some of Amanda's unhinged food takes during This or That: Thanksgiving

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Ep. 441 - Art Teacher Horror Stories, Part Two

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2024/10/29

In the AOEU Community, we asked for teachers to share some horror stories from their time in the classroom, and the submissions did not disappoint! Some of the most hilarious and awful stories you can imagine are being shared, and Amanda Heyn is here with Tim to react to everything teachers have seen, done, and experienced. Listen as they discuss art rooms full of ghosts and apparitions, weird animal sightings, injuries, and horrific behaviors! Resources and Links Find more horror stories in

29:44

Ep. 440 - AI and Art Education

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2024/10/22

In today's episode, Jen Leban joins Tim to talk about artificial intelligence and how it might affect the world of art education. In this conversation, they discuss their curiosity when it comes to AI and share some of their own explorations with various AI tools. Listen as they discuss their ethical concerns with these tools, the possibilities for teacher use and artistic creations, and the importance of thoughtful use and AI literacy. Resources and Links Find Jen on Instagram and in the AOEU

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Ep. 439 - Ten Sci-Fi Artists to Share with Your Students

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2024/10/15

Kyle Wood is back as a guest today as he and Tim talk about their favorite sci-fi artists to share with their students. Listen as they discuss the connections between art and science fiction, as well as explore various artists whose work intersects with themes of futurism, technology, and imagination. Hear what they have to say about Salvador Dali, Yayoi Kusama, Cai Guo-Qiang, and so many more artists--both historical and contemporary--who explore speculative themes, blurring the lines between

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Ep. 438 - Teaching with Authenticity

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2024/10/08

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 how to deal with burnout, and Lyndsay offers some of her best advice on how we can learn to fall in love with teaching again. Resources and Links 3

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Ep. 437 - The October Mailbag: Student Teachers,...

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2024/10/01

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, they try to answer the age-old question of what to do when a student asks "Am I Done Yet?" Resources and Links Find and Join the Art of Ed Community

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Ep. 436 - Introducing The Art of Ed Community

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2024/09/24

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 of social media, and how teachers can connect and support each other through the Art of Ed Community. Resources and Links Join the Art of Ed

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

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2024/09/17

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 dig deeper into their personal experiences, interests, and perspectives to find ongoing sources of interest and inspiration. Stay around after the end of

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From the Archives: Celebrating Creativity with Peter...

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2024/09/10

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! Resources and Links View Peter Reynolds' Website FableVision Studios The Blue Bunny Bookstore Reynolds TLC Dot Day Make Your Mark: A Coloring

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