Having honest conversations about privilege, diversity, and identity are not easy conversations to have; they take courage. Listen as educator and advocate Rosetta Lee discusses bias, diversity and other extremely important topics with host Jamie Hipp.Support the show (https://educationcloset.com)

Teaching Trailblazers

Ep 30 - The Story of Privilege, Identity and Inclusion

In this episode, Kate Lindquist talks to Jamie about the importance of kindness and how art is instrumental in creating the connection that's missing with the use of technology today. Support the show (https://educationcloset.com)

Ep 29 - The Story of Kindness at Heart

If you're looking for creative and innovative ways to engage your students, this episode is for you. Jamie chats with Matt Miller, author of Ditch that Textbook, about engaging edtech that can be used in a classroom or a Zoom room!Support the show (https://educationcloset.com)

Ep 28 - The Story about Creative, Innovative Teaching

It's no secret that teachers spend so much of their own money to fund their classroom but did you know there are other ways? Donor's Choose Ambassador Nikki Kalcevic talks to Jamie about how to apply, what she's had funded, and how to get the most out of your application.Support the show (https://educationcloset.com)

Ep 27 - The Story about Funding your Classroom

Have you ever wondered about the science behind learning? How about best strategies to use to ensure that your students are learning? Dr. Pooja Agarwal, a cognitive scientist, chats with Jamie Hipp about several different strategies that any teacher can pull out of their toolbox to use. Support the show (https://educationcloset.com)

Ep 26 - The Story about How Students Learn

There is no reason to forego creativity just because you may be teaching online. There are still so many ways to bring the arts and creativity to your students. Join art educator Lauralee Chambers as she discusses the role of creativity with host Jamie Hipp in her students' online learning.Support the show (https://educationcloset.com)

Ep 25 - The Story about the Importance of Creativity

Photography literally means 'light-writing' so it's no surprise that photography and writing go hand-in-hand. Used together, the possibilities of artistic expression are endless.Support the show (https://educationcloset.com)

Ep 24 - The Story about Writing and Photography

What are some of the challenges with rolling out an arts integration initiative to an entire district? Dr. Karen Crocco can tell you! Listen as she talks about their district-wide arts integration program with host, Jamie Hipp.Support the show (https://educationcloset.com)

Ep 23 - The Story about Bridging the Gap with Arts Integration

Many may not realize it but music is in everything we do. This week, Jamie chats with educator Katie Ruzin about her integration of music through the curriculum and what that looks like. Support the show (https://educationcloset.com)

Ep 22 - The Story about Music Integration Across the Curriculum

How do you define STEAM? Is it expensive? Do you need certification to teach it? What kinds of STEAM lessons can I do? This week, Jamie chats with STEM/STEAM Program Specialist Meghan McFerrin to answer all you ever wanted to know about STEAM in education - and more! Support the show (https://educationcloset.com)

Ep 21 - The Story of Georgia's STEM/STEAM Initiative

Integrating the arts can bring about access points for students you never knew they needed. But did you know it can also do the same for you as an educator? Listen as Jamie Hipp chats with Michelle Simmons, a teacher who has embraced arts integration, about  how to get started integrating the arts, grants, and podcasting as a form of assessment.Support the show (https://educationcloset.com)

Ep 20 - The Story of Advocating for Arts Integration

What's the deal with Teaching Artists? Can they really enhance your students' learning? The answer is YES!! Listen as Heleya de Barros discusses the many benefits of bringing a teaching artist into your classroom (and what to do with one once you've got one lined up!).Support the show (https://educationcloset.com)

Ep 19 - The Story about the Benefits of Teaching Artists

Dr. David Caira, principal at David Mindess Elementary, knows that innovation doesn't always mean tech - even though that's what many people associate with the word. Join Jamie Hipp as she discusses pop-up dance parties, innovation and supporting the arts with this very special principal.Support the show (https://educationcloset.com)

Ep 18 - The Story of Innovative Principals

What makes art good? Do you know? Join Jamie as she talks with teacher-who-writes Trevor Bryan about how to use environment, execution, emotion and exploration to take your students' creativity and awareness to the next level!Support the show (https://educationcloset.com)

Ep 17 - The Story about the Four Es of Creativity

You are definitely not alone if you are having difficulty navigating remote teaching and 24/7 parenting. This week, Dr. Catherine Pearlman, author of Ignore It, shares her expertise with Jamie Hipp on tools that will help keep you balanced and less stressed.Support the show (https://educationcloset.com)

Ep 16 - The Story about Finding the Right Balance

Teaching Trailblazers is a show about teachers, artists and leaders in arts integration and STEAM. Each week, host Jamie Hipp interviews creative and inspiring educators who are transforming schools and empowering students. These are their stories.