TAB Storytellers

In this episode, join Jen and Abi as they sit down with retired Arizona art teacher Colleen Eckles to learn how she moved from traditional, product-driven projects into a full TAB practice over the course of her 29-year career. Colleen shares the messy middle, “Free Art Fridays,” center set-ups, admin conversations, and high-stakes testing, along with the joy of trusting kids as artists and finding community through TAB books, conferences, and online spaces. Colleen brings a heartfelt encouragement for teachers, both new and folks on the edge of burn out, to start small, find their people, and keep honoring students’ creative agency.Resources:Teaching for Artistic Behavior: teachingforartisticbehavior.orgTAB community (Mighty Networks): teaching-for-artistic-behavior-inc.mn.co. TAB Art Educators Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/178282718971259/Blocks Paper Scissors Podcast - Clark Fralick and Clyde Gaw https://blockspaperscissors.podbean.com/Make Artists Podcast - Ian Sands https://open.spotify.com/show/4dLxBE4pANtQ5Iw44gCWMkAbi’s Dissertation - Teaching for Artistic Behavior: A Definition and Historiography: https://www.proquest.com/dissertations-theses/teaching-artistic-behavior-definition/docview/2817860186/se-2National Art Education Association (NAEA): ⁠arteducators.org⁠. Here is a link to a lightly edited transcript of this episode. We recognize that there are probably errors and grammatical issues. If anyone with the time or inclination to edit this wants to do so, please email us at [email protected].

Join Jen and Abi as they chat with Anna Gibson, TAB art educator in Santa Fe, and Steve Heil, New Mexico Lead Department Analyst at New Mexico Public Education Department, about nurturing advanced artists within a TAB (Teaching for Artistic Behavior) framework. They trace their TAB journeys, explain an inclusive advanced-art model (screening, teacher nomination, or self-selection), and show how authentic showcases and contests build agency, visibility, and healthy “eustress,” especially for students from marginalized backgrounds. The conversation blends creativity research, gifted-education practices, and culturally responsive teaching to keep young artists in the pipeline from elementary through high school and beyond.Resources:Teaching for Artistic Behavior: teachingforartisticbehavior.orgTAB community (Mighty Networks): teaching-for-artistic-behavior-inc.mn.co. National Art Education Association (NAEA): arteducators.org. New Mexico Art Education Association (NMAEA): newmexicoarteducators.org. Recycle Santa Fe Art Festival: recyclesantafe.org. Inside Out Project (JR Artist): insideoutproject.net. Zaretta Hammond — Culturally Responsive Teaching & the Brain: crtandthebrain.comNew Mexico Association for the Gifted (NMAG): nmgifted.org New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED): web.ped.nm.gov NAEP 2016 Arts Assessment (The Nation’s Report Card / NCES): nationsreportcard.gov/arts_2016/ and NCES overview. nationsreportcard.govGeorge Szekely: georgeszekely.com; book Play and Creativity in Art Teaching. Szekely websiteClyde Gaw (TAB/choice-based art): clydegaw.blogspot.comNavajo Nation: navajo-nsn.govPueblo of Zuni: ashiwi.orgHere is a link to a lightly edited transcript of this episode. We recognize that there are probably errors and grammatical issues. If anyone with the time or inclination to edit this wants to do so, please email us at [email protected].

Join Abi and Jen in this inspiring episode as we dive deep with Chicago-based art educator Kitty Conde. Kitty shares her rich journey from building an art program from the ground up to championing TAB pedagogy in her public school. From organizing community-integrated Shark Tank-style student projects to mentoring over 40 student teachers, Kitty shares actionable insights and honest reflections on scaffolding choice, advocating for student voice, navigating standards, and embracing intergenerational learning. Her passion and systems-thinking approach remind us what it really means to teach artists, not just art.Resources & LinksTeaching for Artistic Behavior (TAB) – https://teachingforartisticbehavior.orgMighty Networks (TAB Community) – Accessible via the TAB website > "Join Our Community"Engaging Learners Through Artmaking by Katherine M. Douglas & Diane B. JaquithStudio Thinking / Studio Habits of Mind – Project Zero, HarvardKnowledge Loom – Archived resource, formerly at knowledgeloom.orgDonorsChoose – https://www.donorschoose.orgNational Art Education Association (NAEA) – https://www.arteducators.orgNational Board for Professional Teaching Standards – https://www.nbpts.orgIllinois Arts Learning Standards – Based on National Core Arts Standards (https://www.nationalartsstandards.org)Thinking Through Art: Studio Thinking from the Start – Lois Hetland et al.Here is a link to a lightly edited transcript of this episode. We recognize that there are probably errors and grammatical issues. If anyone with the time or inclination to edit this wants to do so, please email us at [email protected]

In this episode of TAB Storytellers Abi and Jen sit down with Bridget Kudrle, a veteran TAB teacher and president of TAB, Inc., to talk about the whirlwind of starting a school year, what it means to lead with choice and trust in the art room, and how community keeps us grounded. From QTIP (Quit Taking It Personally) to building routines that save your sanity, Bridget shares wisdom for both new and seasoned TAB educators. Resources & Links:Teaching for Artistic BehaviorRegional TAB GroupsMassArt TAB InstituteAnti-Racist Art TeachersHere is a link to a lightly edited transcript of this episode. We recognize that there are probably errors and grammatical issues. If anyone with the time or inclination to edit this wants to do so, please email us at [email protected]

In this episode of TAB Storytellers, Jen and Abi speak with dynamic art education leaders Matt & Laura Grundler of the K-12 Art Chat podcast. In the conversation, they share insights into their current work, recent projects, and their powerful journey as art teachers and administrators. The conversation also touches on advocacy, mutual support as partners and educators, and how they help guide fellow teachers in embracing their personal and professional identities.Here are links to resources or more information that was discussed in the TABcast: K12 Art Chat Podcast (Matt & Laura Grundler)https://www.davisart.com/free-resources/k12-artchat/The Creativity Department for all things Matt and Laura https://www.grundlerart.com/ Peter H. Reynolds (Author & Illustrator)https://www.peterhreynolds.com/The DotSky ColorStudio Thinkinghttps://www.studiothinking.org/Dwayne Edwards / PENSOLE Lewis College of Business & Designhttps://www.plcdetroit.com/Davis Art Publicationshttps://www.davisart.com/Understanding by Design (UbD)Understanding by Design White Paper Here is a link to a lightly edited transcript of this episode. We recognize that there are probably errors and grammatical issues. If anyone with the time or inclination to edit this wants to do so, please email us at [email protected]