Episode notes
In this inspiring episode of The Inspired Educator: Empowering New Teachers to Thrive!, Dr. LaToya Crockett is joined by Tanjarae Porter—arts educator, certified reading specialist, and founder of Cultivated Connections—to explore how arts integration can be a powerful tool for student engagement, inclusivity, and personal teacher wellness.
Whether you're a first-year teacher, a career changer, or someone looking to spark creativity in your classroom, this episode is filled with practical strategies and heartwarming stories that will remind you why this work matters.
🎨 What you’ll learn in this episode:
- What arts integration really means (and how it’s different from arts enhancement)
- 3 easy-to-implement arts-based strategies to engage all learners
Keywords
new teacher first year teacherinclusive teachingarts integrationarts in educationcreative teaching strategiesstudent engagement strategies