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.
Episodes
312 episodes
Episode 247 – Cheryl Maney & James Rees – Let’s Talk Convention!
In this episode of K12ArtChat, Matt & Laura talk with art educators and longtime NAEA members Cheryl Maney and James Rees about what makes the NAEA Convention a must-attend professional development experience for art educators. Cheryl and J...
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Episode 246 – Amy Appleton & Kendall Crabbe – Moving Forward with the Connected Arts Network (CAN)
In this episode of K12ArtChat, former Connected Arts Network (CAN) leaders Amy Appleton (now with Young Audiences for Learning) and Kendall Crabbe reflect on years of hard work evolving art education through interdisciplinary collaboration, sup...
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Episode 245 – Gino Molfino & Sarah Ackermann – Leading with Purpose through Empowerment
In this episode of K12ArtChat, the Creativity Department talks with NAEA Supervision & Administration Division leaders Gino Molfino and Sarah Ackermann about the recent pre-convention webinars they are moderating around the topic “Leading w...
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Episode 244 – YES MAAM! – Media Arts in the Art Room? Yes, MAAM!
Students are already creating with images, sound, and video—are our art classrooms keeping up? In this episode, Matt and Laura sit down with Yes Ma’am, a media arts collective of three high school art educators from Charlotte, North Carolina, t...
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Episode 243 – Leslie Gates – Rethinking Assessment in the Art Room with the Help of Students
In this episode, Matt & Laura talk to Millersville University’s Professor in Art Education – Dr. Leslie Gates! Listen in to this information packed episode where she shares her approach to student led assessment. Discover how it affects stu...
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Episode 242 – Jeanne Bjork – At the Crossroads: Retirement, Identity and the Fear(less) Journey
In this episode, the Creativity Department chats with returning guest and longtime art educator, Jeanne Bjork about handling difficult transitions. Listen in for a fresh perspective on how educators at crossroads such as retirement can approach...
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Episode 241 – Fresh Starts & Fine Arts – Time to Reflect, Remix, & Renew
After a year filled with challenges, growth, and hard-earned perspective, the Creativity Department’s annual New Year episode couldn’t just be about self-reflection. To kick off 2026, we take a different approach. Davis Publications Marke...
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Episode 240 – Yichien Cooper & Reilly Powers – Why Advocacy Matters for Art Education Programs
In this episode, the Creativity Department talks to NAEA’s Higher Education Division Director, Yichien Cooper and the Preservice Division Director, Reilly Powers about the ever-important topic of advocacy! Dive in to hear how art educators can ...
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Episode 239 – Sean Justice, Marta Cabral, Andrea Kantrowitz – Modalities & Reimagining Materials through Inquiry
In this episode, the Creativity Department talks to professors, educators, and artists Sean Justice, Marta Cabral, and Andrea Kantrowitz about how art educators can reimagine and reframe tools and materials using multi-modal learning techniques...
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Episode 238 – Cameron McKinstry – Tabletop RPGs: Engines of Artistic Thinking
In this episode the Creativity Department explores the intersection of art education and collaborative storytelling with Cameron McKinstry, K12Art Chat Producer, Game Master, and Marketing Associate for Davis Publications. Listen in and hear ho...
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Episode 237 – Jeff Broome and Renee Sandell – Narratives of Art Educators and 21st Century Learning
Join the Creativity Department as they talk with Dr. Jeff Broome, Professor of Art Education at Florida State University and artist-scholar Dr. Renee Sandell about their collaborative work - Real Lives Now: Narratives of Art Educators and 21st ...
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Episode 236 – Sarah Delphus – Reframing Hybrid Learning
In this episode, the Creativity Department talks with Sarah Delphus, NAEA’s Eastern Region Vice President-Elect, about ways to make hybrid learning spaces into environments where students can be their creative selves. Explore practical strategi...
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Episode 235 – Susan Silva – Empowering Students through Photography
In this episode, Matt and Laura chat with art educator on the topic of photography. Specifically, the role photography plays in art education, how she integrates both technical skills and creative expression when teaching, how photography helps...
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Episode 234 – Momo Pixel – Coding, Culture, & Creativity
In this episode, Matt and Laura welcome back award-winning art director, game designer, and artist Momo Pixel to talk about her work across the mediums of games, fashion, pixel art, and music! Momo is the creator of the viral game “Hair Nah” as...
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Episode 233 – Jorge Lucero – Acts of Caring for Art Educator
In this episode, Matt and Laura welcome back artist, educator, and author Jorge Lucero to share his practices of caring for fellow art educators. Listen in and hear specifically about how writing letters of recommendation turned into an opportu...
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Episode 232 – Jason Blair – Scribbles to Stories: The Impact of Elementary Art
In this episode, Matt & Laura chat with returning guest – Jason Blair about the essential role the arts play in young students’ development. Listen in to discover how artmaking supports the growth of critical skills, strengthens students’ a...
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Episode 231 – Tamryn McDermott – Multimodal Learning
In this episode, Laura talks with artist, researcher, and teacher – Tamyrn McDermott about multimodal learning! Listen in to learn what this is and how it can be applied in an art classroom. Tamryn shares strategies and activities she’s used in...
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Episode 230 – Reflecting & Resetting for the School Year Ahead
Back-to-school season is upon us with a new crowd of students and new host of challenges! In this episode Matt & Laura discuss common challenges we face as art educators and how to prepare for them. Discover actionable steps and strategies ...
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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 Differentiated Instruction in Art Education. ...
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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 through the Arts. As a former art t...
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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 the National Art Education Association’s ...
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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 in their art rooms. Discover thoughtful insi...
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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 book Narrative Know-How, explores h...
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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 in the art classroom. Discover how these pra...
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