EP 4 - CoachUp with Anna Roseboro | Enhancing Learning through Art and Poems

🎙️ Coach-Up Podcast with Anna J. Small RoseboroEpisode Title:Experience, Expression & Education through Poems and PicturesHost: Anna J. Small RoseboroGuest: Anna J. Small Roseboro(repurposed conversation originally hosted by Roberto Germán)Podcast: Coach-UpEpisode Type: Repurposed InterviewRun Time: ~42 minutesOriginal Recording Courtesy:Our Classroom Podcast with Roberto Germán📘 Episode OverviewIn this special repurposed episode of Coach-Up, National Board Certified Teacher, mentor, author, and poet Anna J. Small Roseboro shares insights into her inspiring book Experience: Poems and Pictures.Interviewed initially by educator and host Roberto Germán, Anna discusses how her faith, decades of teaching experience, and commitment to inclusive education shaped this innovative teaching tool.More than just a poetry collection, Experience combines verse, artwork, and writing prompts to serve as a mentor text for educators across disciplines. Anna explains how the book encourages culturally inclusive pedagogy, fosters student voice, and supports cross-curricular connections—from English and Social Studies to Math and Science.🔑 Key Topics CoveredGenesis of the Book:Anna's pride in student collaboration and budget-friendly innovation led her to create a unique genre—fusing student artwork, original poetry, and practical prompts.Global Impact:The international reach of her book, with translations and adaptations by teachers in Germany, Argentina, and Kenya.Faith and Creativity:Anna's Christian faith and personal life events, including the loss of her son, informed her poetry and gave depth to her teaching.Pedagogical Strategies:Anna breaks down how to use art and poetry to assess learning, promote student reflection, and build cross-disciplinary lesson plans.Cultural Relevance and Student Voice:Encouraging diverse perspectives through open-ended prompts that invite students to express identity, emotions, and worldviews.Collaboration and Inclusion:How inviting contributions from art teachers, students, and parents helped shape the book, and how educators can do the same in their classrooms.✍🏽 Quotable Moments"Painting is silent poetry, and poetry is painting that speaks." — Plutarch (quoted in Anna's book)"When poetry is written well, it evokes, creates, and reminds—bringing pictures to the reader's mind." — Anna J. Small Roseboro."Use pictures to teach anything. When students are engaged through art, they learn more than they even realize." — Anna J. Small Roseboro.📚 Featured BookTitle: Experience: Poems and PicturesAuthor: Anna J. Small RoseboroAvailable On:Amazon: Search Anna J. Small RoseboroRoman & Littlefield PublishersTeachingToInspire.org (Anna's Website)🔧 Practical Classroom Applications"Entering Art" Writing Prompts:Encourage students to "enter" a piece of art using all five senses and describe what they experience.Cross-Curricular Integration:Use artwork to teach grammar (prepositions), math (proportional reasoning), science (observation and hypothesis), or social studies (historical empathy).Assessment through Creativity:Use poetry and art responses as formative assessments rather than relying solely on standardized tests.Inclusive Teaching Tools:Address language, culture, and spiritual values by inviting students to write authentically from their experiences.❤️ Words of Encouragement from Anna"Let your students reflect, express, and explore through poetry and pictures. You'll be amazed what they'll reveal—about themselves, and about the world around them."🔗 Stay Connected with Anna J. Small Roseboro🌐 Website: www.TeachingToInspire.org📚 Books: Available on Amazon (search her full name)💌 Social Media: Follow Anna on platforms linked through her Website.🎧 Subscribe to Coach-UpNever miss an episode of Coach-Up, where educators are inspired, equipped, and supported to lead with impact and integrity.👉 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major streaming platforms.