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Episode 255 – Michael Bell – Practice What you Teach

From K12ArtChat the Podcast · Hosted by Matt & Laura Grundler

2026-05-28·46m

Episode summary

In this episode of K12ArtChat the Podcast: In this episode, the Creativity Department talks with artist and educator Michael Bell about how he strikes a balance between his professional career and creative practices. Including how to blend your personal creative research into your curriculum, navigating the transition from “educator” to “artist” in your free time, and how maintaining a status as a practicing artist can help advocate for your curriculum and program.

Original publisher description

In this episode, the Creativity Department talks with artist and educator Michael Bell about how he strikes a balance between his professional career and creative practices. Including how to blend your personal creative research into your curriculum, navigating the transition from “educator” to “artist” in your free time, and how maintaining a status as a practicing artist can help advocate for your curriculum and program.