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We Teach Clay

by Julie Neumann

This Podcast is a community of ceramic teachers who share lesson ideas, technology, classroom hacks, work life balance, etc. The goal of WE TEACH CLAY is to provide a sense of community for people who are brought together by clay and education.

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Episodes

  1. 16 – Changes Due to COVID That Will Stay Post-Pandemic with Leah Shuck

    Leah Shuck is a High School ceramics teacher in Pennsylvania. In this episode we talk about her role in the planning and presenting of the PAEA Webinar, COVID and Clay, which took place online this past August. While teaching in-person this Fall, she explains the changes she made in the classroom...

  2. 15 - How to Use YouTube to Support a Ceramics Classroom with Karan Witham Walsh

    Karen Witham Walsh is a Ceramics teacher from the largest High School in Ohio. In this episode we talk about managing the shift between in person, hybrid, and remote teaching. She describes her process of making damp boxes and tells us how she plans for the students to use them in all of the...

  3. 14 - How to Document Student Progress and Final Projects with Kevin Kowalski

    Have your students shown you social media videos of the magical “trees” that are created by the mocha diffusion process? IF SO, the video was most likely created by Kevin Kowalski. Kevin is a High school ceramics teacher in Orange County California. In this episode we talk creating positive...

  4. 13 - It’s Not Personal, Its Procedural with DeAnn Hanisch

    DeAnn Hanisch is a ceramics teacher in Omaha, Nebraska. In this episode we talk about her focus on classroom management. She explains her approach as, “Students come into class and know exactly what to expect. They can take a breath, sit down, relax, and take in what I have to teach them but also...

  5. 12 - Making Kits For At Home Learning with Biliana Popova

    Biliana Popova is a ceramics teacher at a small private school. In this episode we talk about her successes and challenges with sending clay kits home with the students during the COVID-19 shut down. We discuss the supplies and tools she included in her kits. Only sending a small amount of clay...

  6. 11 - The Joy of Teaching Ceramics with Ryan Reich

    Ryan Reich is a ceramics teacher Southern California. In this episode we talk about everything and one thing at the same time. We discuss changes in grading. He tells us how he grades using rubrics with a 1 thru 4 scale. He says “The joy of art class is NOT being in front of the computer”. He…

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  7. 10 - High School Ceramics in Singapore with Jeff Pabotoy

    Jeff Pabotoy is a ceramics teacher in Singapore. In this episode he tells us about the path he and his wife took to become international teachers. We discuss how Covid-19 affected Singapore, his school, and the region. He shares with us how he is continuing to teach students about design in this...

  8. 09 - Successful Cardboard Sculptures with Shannon Furst

    Shannon Furst is a High School ceramics teacher in Florida. In this episode she tells us about a successful cardboard sculpture project. During instruction she offered prompts that focused on family and relationships. She tells us how she gives her students choices so they can express themselves…

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  9. 08 - Creating Creative Spaces with Julia Cardone

    Julia Cardone teaches at a high school in Virginia. She teaches 5 different levels of ceramics. Her insight will inspire you as we move from Survive to Thrive in this remote learning environment. In this episode she will share specific assignments geared toward giving students permission to…

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  10. 07 - Take a Shower and Go Outside with Yvonne Cavanagh

    Yvonne Cavanagh is one of the LAST ceramics teachers is Bakersfield CA. She started the Facebook page High School Ceramics Teachers and she is extremely active in the collaboration of this group. In this episode she talks about how she helps a struggling student and meets them right where they…

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  11. 06 - Students Explore Fear and Hope in Sculpture with Emmanuel Crespo

    Emmanuel Crespo shares a project that gives students a chance to process through their emotions. In this episode he discusses how he provides a safe place for them to express their fear in this COVID-19 world. He details the sculptural assignment and submission process. He tells us how the…

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  12. 05 - Creating Community Through Connections with Gina Brownstein

    Gina Brownstein talks about her feelings as we move deeper into the COVID-19 school shut down. She tells us how she is checking in with students and meeting them wherever they are. In this episode, we discuss how she is virtually connecting with students to create that unique community that only...

  13. 04 - What’s Your Big Idea? with Ysabel Gray

    Ysabel Gray is a ceramics teacher in Orange County California. In this episode she discusses making our online assignments relevant and not just busy work. She talks about how to front load WHY we are actually doing this assignment. She gives excellent samples of Unit Concepts and Big Ideas that...

  14. 03 - Taking Projects to the Next Level with Mike Tillson

    Mike Tillson is a ceramics teacher in San Francisco Bay area. In this episode he discusses moving to online instruction and the technology learning curve. We discuss the challenges with our instructional delivery systems. He offers several lesson ideas that you can begin to incorporate into your...

  15. 02 - Game on…Challenge Accepted! with Lisa Walle

    Lisa Walle is a middle school art teacher in Ohio. In this episode she offers engaging lesson ideas with a confident and encouraging voice. Lisa’s approach to our new normal is “We Got This! Game on! Challenge accepted!” She also suggests ideas that would be just for fun to encourage her students...

  16. 01 – Be Kind to Yourself with Mike Flower

    Mike Flower has been a High School ceramics teacher in Southern California for 13 years. He also is the founder and administrator of the Ceramics Teachers K-12 Facebook page. Mike shares how he is preparing and adapting to this new online learning model during the COVID-19 school shut down. He...

  17. 00 - This is the "Why" with Julie Neumann

    WE TEACH CLAY was started as a place for ceramic teachers to discuss lesson Ideas, technology, classroom hacks, work life balance, etc. Unfortunately, in March 2020 there has been a shift from classroom to online teaching due to COVID-19. While we are all isolating in our homes teaching our...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

This Podcast is a community of ceramic teachers who share lesson ideas, technology, classroom hacks, work life balance, etc. The goal of WE TEACH CLAY is to provide a sense of community for people who are brought together by clay and education.

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Julie Neumann

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This Podcast is a community of ceramic teachers who share lesson ideas, technology, classroom hacks, work life balance, etc. The goal of WE TEACH CLAY is to provide a sense of community for people who are brought together by clay and education.

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