Art Works for Teachers

Mar 05 2025 125 ep. 32 mins 7
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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.

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Revolutionizing Classrooms: How Self-Paced Learning Transforms Education

Mar 05 2025 34 mins  
Send us a text 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 differentiation is no longer optional and shares the mindset shifts, instructional strategies, and tech tools that make personalized learning possible in any subject.

The Future of Teaching

Feb 26 2025 35 mins  
Send us a text 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 preparation and more diverse experiences - can help overcome the challenges teachers face.

Mission Impossible: Unrealistic Expectations for Teachers

Feb 19 2025 35 mins  
Send us a text Teachers are expected to be miracle workers—juggling overcrowded classrooms, shrinking budgets, endless paperwork, and ever-increasing demands (all while somehow keeping their sanity). In this episode, we’re breaking down the most unrealistic expectations placed on educators and how to push back without guilt. If you've ever been asked to “just make it work”

The Science Behind Arts Integration

Feb 12 2025 27 mins  
Send us a text 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 into the fascinating ways arts integration rewires the brain, sparking engagement, boosting retention, and strengthening problem-solving skills. From those magical “aha” moments to th

Beyond the Score: Supporting Students through Testing Season

Feb 05 2025 19 mins  
Send us a text 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, including some arts-based strategies.

Integrated Learning: Teaching, Learning, Leading

Jan 29 2025 38 mins  
Send us a text 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 leadership are transforming classrooms and inspiring meaningful change.

Let Them: 3 Takeaways for Teachers

Jan 22 2025 23 mins  
Send us a text 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 how letting go of unnecessary control, setting firm boundaries, and focusing on personal truths can transform your teaching experience.

Finding Funds to Fuel Creativity

Jan 15 2025 22 mins  
Send us a text 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 Title I, II, and IVa funds, grants, and community partnerships. With practical tips, research-backed strategies, and a free funding guide, Susan Riley shows you exactly how to unloc

Year on a Page

Jan 08 2025 37 mins  
Send us a text 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 planning, and staying on track with a single-page overview. Learn how to turn past successes into a springboard for growth, and discover how driving questions can shape your decisions

Sparking Curiosity & Creativity through Math

Jan 01 2025 42 mins  
Send us a text 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. In this episode, Cindy shares her journey from avoiding math to leading a museum that brings it to life through playful, interactive exhibits like PolyPaint and String Product. You�