
Arts Integration Specialists: Journeys Revealed
If you've ever wondered whether getting Certified as an Arts Integration Specialist would be a good next move, this is a can't miss episode.
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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If you've ever wondered whether getting Certified as an Arts Integration Specialist would be a good next move, this is a can't miss episode.

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