Amanda Koonlaba
Amanda Koonlaba, Ed. S. is an educator and educational consultant with over 12 years of experience teaching both visual art and regular education. Her career has been driven by the power of the arts to reach all learners. She is a published author and frequent speaker/presenter at education conferences. Amanda was named the Elementary Art Teacher of the Year for the state of Mississippi in 2016 and received the Arts Integration Service Award from the Mississippi Whole Schools Initiative (Mississippi Arts Commission) in 2015. She holds an Elementary and Middle Childhood Art certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. As a coach for The Institute for Arts Integration and STEAM, Amanda is on a mission to ensure every student in America has access to a high-quality arts-based education. She blogs at partyintheartroom.com.
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Collaborative Planning Tools
With the right tools, collaborative planning can be quick and support a robust arts integration or STEAM effort.
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6 Steps to Create Natural Collaboration
Collaboration can open many doors. Here are 6 easy steps to create natural connection, no matter what else you have you on your plate.
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Creative Boundaries
Creative boundaries may seem like an oxymoron, but they actually serve a symbiotic relationship.
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CATCH a Spark – July 2021
Who doesn’t love picture books? From themes to artist studies to learning writing and artistic techniques - the possibilities are endless!
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Artivism with Danielle Coke
In this episode, Danielle Coke shares how she uses her gift for illustration and infographics as a means for encouraging dialogue around social justice.
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Motivating Students in Culturally Diverse Classrooms
Dr. Shaun Woodly's on a mission to help educators Teach, Hustle, and Inspire.
Advocacy
Art and Social Justice
This workshop from teacher Molly Foster shares how to use art and social justice to create a meaningful classroom project impacting the local community.
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Shelly Hutchinson
If you've been curious about how to use movement and dance with your students, but are nervous about the process, Shelly Hutchinson has a message for you.
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CATCH a Spark – June 2021
To kick off summer reading fun, all of our Sparks this month focus on books and all they bring with them - knowledge, imagination, joy and hope.
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