EPISODE · Feb 1, 2026 · 1H
S4E8: Meet Dale Zalmstra
from TAB Storytellers · host Abi Paytoe Gbayee & Jen Ferrari
In this episode of TAB Storytellers, Jen and Abi sit down with the incredible Dale Zalmstra, whose work and mentorship have profoundly shaped TAB practice in Colorado and beyond. Dale shares her nontraditional path into art education, how she found TAB early on, and why community, reflection, and teacher involvement are essential to sustaining student-centered, choice-based learning. This conversation is a powerful reminder that TAB is a philosophy—rooted in trust, creativity, and authenticity—that continues to grow through relationships and shared leadership.Resources:Teaching for Artistic Behavior (TAB)Website: https://teachingforartisticbehavior.orgCore ideas: The child is the artist. The classroom is the studio. What do artists do?Mighty Networks – TAB CommunityOnline community of TAB educators (linked through TeachingforArtisticBehavior.org → “Join Our Community”)TAB Art Educators Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/178282718971259/National Art Education Association (NAEA)https://www.arteducators.orgColorado Art Education Association (CAEA)coloradoarted.orgArtSource (Colorado)www.artsourceco.orgTAB Colorado and TAB CO Conference TAB Colorado: coloradotabinc.orgTABStockhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/248738239772624/Colorado Visual Arts StandardsColorado Visual Art StandardsWhat Artists DoSubtitle: TAB Pedagogy and Practice for K–12 Choice-Based Art ClassesBy Jen Ferrari and Jill HoganPublication date: June 26, 2026 (preorders available at time of recording)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].
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In this episode of TAB Storytellers, Jen and Abi sit down with the incredible Dale Zalmstra, whose work and mentorship have profoundly shaped TAB practice in Colorado and beyond. Dale shares her nontraditional path into art education, how she found TAB early on, and why community, reflection, and teacher involvement are essential to sustaining student-centered, choice-based learning. This conversation is a powerful reminder that TAB is a philosophy—rooted in trust, creativity, and authenticity—that continues to grow through relationships and shared leadership.Resources:Teaching for Artistic Behavior (TAB)Website: https://teachingforartisticbehavior.orgCore ideas: The child is the artist. The classroom is the studio. What do artists do?Mighty Networks – TAB CommunityOnline community of TAB educators (linked through TeachingforArtisticBehavior.org → “Join Our Community”)TAB Art Educators Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/178282718971259/National Art Education Association (NAEA)https://www.arteducators.orgColorado Art Education Association (CAEA)coloradoarted.orgArtSource (Colorado)www.artsourceco.orgTAB Colorado and TAB CO Conference TAB Colorado: coloradotabinc.orgTABStockhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/248738239772624/Colorado Visual Arts StandardsColorado Visual Art StandardsWhat Artists DoSubtitle: TAB Pedagogy and Practice for K–12 Choice-Based Art ClassesBy Jen Ferrari and Jill HoganPublication date: June 26, 2026 (preorders available at time of recording)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].
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