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Different Views, Same Names with Matt Weimann and Matt Cockrell
They may have the same name, but their views couldn't be more different!
Matt and Laura Grundler
Laura and Matt Grundler are art educators from Plano, Texas. They are also proud parents, bloggers and founders of the popular Twitter Chat #K12ArtChat. After teaching middle school art, high school art and working as an assistant principal, Laura has moved into the role of district Visual Arts Coordinator. Matt started out as a graphic designer; however after finding the commercial side of design to be unsatisfying, he soon found his niche as a K-5 Art teacher. Both Laura and Matt are passionate about raising their three creative kids, sharing their love of art education with their professional learning network and continuing to grow everyday.
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Mistakes and Creativity: A Winning Combination with Claudio Zavala
You might not always think it, but mistakes and creativity go hand-in-hand.
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Creating Meaningful Conversation Around Artwork with Trevor Bryan
Join Matt and Laura as they chat with Trevor Bryan, author of the Art of Comprehension, about bringing the arts into the classroom and fostering meaningful conversations around art.
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Curriculum Slam with Michelle Ridlen
Where has creativity in the classroom gone? Join Matt and Laura as they explore creativity and curriculum slams with Curriculum Content Specialist Michelle Ridlen.
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Surviving the End of the Year with Matt and Laura Grundler
Struggling with the end of the school year? Tune in as Matt and Laura talk about teacher survival tips!
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Connecting with Class with Matthew Weimann
Join teacher Matthew Weimann and Team Grundler as they chat about how to make something from nothing and how to connect creativity across all classrooms.
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Finding your Teacher Voice with Michael Bell
How do you show up for students and still show up for your own creative self?
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The Keys to Creative Assessments with Katie White
Author Katie White shares all the ways assessments can connect with the creative process.
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Creatively Productive with Lisa Johnson
Think creativity and productivity can't happen simultaneously?
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Making Music through Makerspaces with Shawna Longo
If you're on the makerspace train but need some help with getting it going, this is for you.
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Fibers in the Family and Classroom with Christine Miller
Have you tried using Fiber Art? Tune in as Christine Miller shares helpful tips and ideas for bringing this medium to life in and out of the classroom.
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Artistic Options for Student Choice with Scott Nunes
Interested in providing more student choice in your classroom?
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