What does it take to build a teaching career across countries, cultures, and continents? Art teacher Lindsey Bailey joins Tim today to share her 15-year journey teaching in Singapore, China, Cambodia, the Middle East, and now Ethiopia. From navigating new cultures and languages to finding creative inspiration abroad, Lindsey offers insight into the challenges and rewards of international teaching. Listen as she discusses how she first started teaching internationally, the benefits and drawbacks of living and teaching in different countries, and offers advice for teachers thinking about doing the same.
Teaching clay can feel messy and intimidating—but it doesn’t have to! In this week’s Art Ed Radio, Tim chats with AOE Curriculum Designer Angela Matsuoka about simple tips, classroom hacks, and brand-new FLEX resources to help you expand your ceramics offerings this year, no matter what level you teach. Listen as they discuss how you can start small, how to be more intentional with your planning, and where you can find the resources you need to support your teaching.
Classroom management can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. In today's episode, Kyle Wood joins Tim and shares practical tips and creative systems that keep the art room calm, focused, and fun. The conversation covers a variety of topics, including setting boundaries, creating routines that fit your style, and reframing anxiety about disruptions into intentional planning. They also discuss Kyle's role in the Draw the Line series on AOEU’s YouTube channel, where you can find even more classroom management ideas.
Fresh off hosting the Art Ed NOW Conference, Tim and Amanda are here with the August mailbag! After a garden talk update, they answer listener questions about starting the school year strong, surviving the chaos of short class periods, finding the perfect gift for an art teacher, and learning hundreds of student names without losing your mind.