Burnout, Boundaries, and Finding Your Purpose with Tiffany Fox
Art Ed Radio
In this episode of Art Ed Radio, host Tim Bogatz sits down with Tiffany Fox — veteran art educator, curriculum creator, and author — for an honest conversation about what it really means to be an art teacher today. She and Tim dig into what makes the art room unique, and why teaching is a real emotional weight that most people outside of education will never fully understand. They also dive into teacher burnout: where it comes from, why it's getting worse, and what teachers can actually do about it. Tiffany shares practical, realistic strategies for protecting your time, your...
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The May Mailbag: Student Frustration, Classroom Cleanup, and End-of-Year Sanity
Art Ed Radio
It's the first Tuesday of May, which means it's time for the Art Ed Radio Mailbag! Host Tim Bogatz is joined by Amanda Heyn for a jam-packed episode full of practical advice and a few laughs along the way. This month's mailbag covers some of the most common challenges art teachers face as the school year winds down. Tim and Amanda tackle how to support students who get frustrated when their work doesn't match their vision, how to teach and maintain effective cleanup routines for paint and clay, end-of-year survival tips for first-year teachers, and how to keep your classroom culture...
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Bananas, Bosch, and Beyond: The Funniest Artworks in Art History
Art Ed Radio
In this episode of Art Ed Radio, Tim is joined by Kyle Wood, art teacher and host of the Who ARTed? podcast, for a fun romp through some of art history's funniest, strangest, and most surprisingly hilarious works. They dig into the surreal nightmare world of Hieronymus Bosch's Garden of Earthly Delights, the dry conceptual wit of René Magritte, and the internet-breaking audacity of Maurizio Cattelan's Comedian (aka the duct-taped banana) along with a detour through Renaissance babies with male pattern baldness and Salvador Dalí's near-death by diving helmet. Whether you're an art...
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From the Archives: Using Humor to Deal with Student Immaturity
Art Ed Radio
In this episode from the Art Ed Radio archives, Tim and former co-host Andrew begin by sharing some memorable stories of how student immaturity has reared its head in their classrooms. You won't want to miss Andrew's epic story about his magical powers, after which they discuss tips and tricks to deal with or circumvent immature and offensive behavior. And finally coming full circle, Tim and Andrew discuss ways that masterful teachers can navigate and even leverage immaturity into teachable moments to build a healthy classroom environment and strengthen rapport. Resources and Links Join the...
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How Art Teachers Can Adapt to Change
Art Ed Radio
In this episode, Tim sits down with elementary art teacher Khadesia Latimer (@thebusybrushes) to explore the biggest shifts she has seen in her 10 years in the classroom. From “learned helplessness” and declining problem-solving skills to the impact of AI and constant technology exposure, Khadesia shares both honest insights and practical strategies for helping students rebuild confidence, resilience, and independence. You’ll also hear ideas for bringing back collaboration, using picture books in powerful ways (even beyond elementary!), and why giving students more choice can be a big...
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The April Mailbag: Fast Finishers, Design Ideas, and Managing Loud Classes
Art Ed Radio
It’s time for the April mailbag! Tim and Amanda are back to answer your most pressing questions, all of which come straight from the Art of Ed Community this month. In this episode, they tackle everything from rethinking high school graphic design in the age of Canva and AI to managing very talkative elementary classes. They also share strategies for handling early finishers, supporting student creativity, and building better habits that carry all the way to high school. Plus, you’ll hear ideas for celebrating Youth Art Month, thoughts on Adobe certification, and the puppet that has become...
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The Strange and Spectacular Quest to Define Color with Author Kory Stamper
Art Ed Radio
What is color? And why is it so hard to define? In today's Art Ed Radio episode, Tim sits down with lexicographer and author Kory Stamper to explore the strange, fascinating, and often messy world of color. From dictionary definitions to commercial uses to industrial color matching, Kory shares how something we see every day is surprisingly difficult to pin down in words. She discusses how scientists, artists, and industries all approach color differently, and why humans are both wildly inconsistent and incredibly accurate when it comes to perceiving and matching color. You’ll also hear...
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The Two Timelines of an AOEU Master's Degree
Art Ed Radio
What does it really look like to earn your Master's Degree from AOEU? In this episode of Art Ed Radio, Tim sits down with two educators who took very different paths through the Master of Arts in Art Education program at The Art of Education University. One moved slowly and steadily over several years, while the other accelerated through the program in a much shorter timeframe. Through the stories of Riki Atkins and Mary Donlon, you’ll hear how earning a master’s degree can transform your teaching—whether you’re balancing family life and a full schedule or taking advantage of a season...
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Spiraling Curriculum, Sketchbooks, and Student Choice
Art Ed Radio
In today's episode of Art Ed Radio, Nadia Fernandez-Castillo joins the show to talk about how she built a strong, structured middle school art program rooted in a modern version of the Atelier model. After more than two decades in education and years of teaching middle school art, she shares how repetition, observation, sketchbook practice, and gradual student choice can work together to build both skills and confidence. The conversation explores how a spiral curriculum can make complex ideas more approachable for teachers and more effective for students. Nadia explains why she starts with the...
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From the Archives: Advocacy for Art Teachers: Planning, Prepping, and Promotion
Art Ed Radio
In this episode from the archives, Tim sits down with Jessica Stuver, a K–8 art teacher, to discuss Youth Art Month and why early advocacy is crucial for art education. Jessica shares practical strategies for celebrating student creativity, promoting the value of art programs, and making Youth Art Month meaningful for schools and communities. The conversation also explores the power of connection among art teachers, from conferences and professional learning communities (like the Art of Ed Community!) to everyday idea-sharing that helps educators stay inspired. As winter sets in, Jessica...
info_outlineWhat does it really look like to earn your Master's Degree from AOEU?
In this episode of Art Ed Radio, Tim sits down with two educators who took very different paths through the Master of Arts in Art Education program at The Art of Education University. One moved slowly and steadily over several years, while the other accelerated through the program in a much shorter timeframe.
Through the stories of Riki Atkins and Mary Donlon, you’ll hear how earning a master’s degree can transform your teaching—whether you’re balancing family life and a full schedule or taking advantage of a season where you can move through your courses quickly.
If you’ve ever considered going back to school but weren’t sure how it could fit into your life, this episode offers honest insights, practical advice, and plenty of encouragement.
Resources and Links
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- Learn more about the Master's of Arts in Art Education
- What's it like to take a course at AOEU?
- See all of the available courses
- You can also request information or meet with an admissions counselor
- Check out a Week in the Life of an AOEU Grad Student