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 & Links

• Teaching for Artistic Behavior (TAB) – https://teachingforartisticbehavior.org

• Mighty Networks (TAB Community) – Accessible via the TAB website > "Join Our Community"

• Engaging Learners Through Artmaking by Katherine M. Douglas & Diane B. Jaquith

• Studio Thinking / Studio Habits of Mind – Project Zero, Harvard

• Knowledge Loom – Archived resource, formerly at knowledgeloom.org

• DonorsChoose – https://www.donorschoose.org

• National Art Education Association (NAEA) – https://www.arteducators.org

• National Board for Professional Teaching Standards – https://www.nbpts.org

• Illinois 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.

  
  

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