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The Brave Art of Teaching
Bravery in teaching means showing up creatively, even when it’s hard.
Jaime Patterson
About Jaime Patterson
Senior Creative Producer + Media Coordinator
Jaime enjoys producing the ArtWorks for Teachers podcast, creating social media content, and working with her colleagues to provide quality events and resources to educators across the world. Jaime resides in Hanover, Pennsylvania with her husband, their three children, a sweet (but dumb) dog named Paisley, and two cats, Skye and Finn. A steadfast advocate for the arts throughout her life, Jaime enjoys playing her flute and singing in her spare time, and recently took on the role of President of her children's high school band boosters organization.
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Can Testing and Creativity Coexist?
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Now What? Funding for When Funding Disappears
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Build Systems That Stick
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Yes, And… Is Not What You Think
Yes and isn’t just for improv, it’s a mindset shift that can transform how you teach, lead, and navigate real-life challenges.
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The Secret Life of an Idea: How Creativity Really Happens
Biography of an idea isn’t just a theory—it’s a powerful way to help students engage, innovate, and see themselves as change-makers.
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The Ungraded Classroom: Where Meaning Replaces Measurement
Alternative grading approaches like ungrading and standards-based grading challenge how we define learning, motivation, and student success.
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Joy as a Teaching Strategy
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