Podcasts, Features and Interviews
Check out my podcast features, guest posts, articles and interviews.
Kennedy Center
Understanding Arts Integration and SEL by Elizabeth Peterson
Summary
Understand how SEL and the arts reinforce skills to grow and develop with the support of school, family, and community partnerships.
RECOMMENDED FOR EDUCATORS OF GRADES K-12
In this resource you’ll:
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Understand the importance of social and emotional learning (SEL)
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Discover how the arts intersect and reinforce SEL skills
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Explore ways family and the community can partner up
Arts Education Partnership
The Arts as a Vehicle for Social-Emotional Learning Through SEAL by Elizabeth Peterson
Summary
The arts can have a powerful impact on students’ social and emotional well-being. What’s more is that educators can help students develop these skills right inside their classrooms no matter what subject they teach. In today’s world, many students are facing anxieties, depression, feelings of isolation and overall big emotions which can affect many aspects of their personal and school lives. Many have a hard time focusing on their work and being able to fully engage in classroom activities.
What if we could use the unique powers the arts have to help these students? Teachers would be better equipped to support their students’ overall well-being and help them become more engaged and well-rounded individuals!
Check out this article where Elizabeth Peterson discusses her proactive approach to teaching and developing SEL skills through her creation of SEAL: Social-Emotional Artistic Learning and the importance of self-care as teachers!
Not So Wimpy Teacher Podcast: 3 Simple Ways to Integrate the Arts into Your Classroom
Summary
Welcome back to the Not So Wimpy Teacher podcast! In this episode, I’m chatting with long-time teacher and author, Elizabeth Peterson, about how valuable the Arts are to students and how to integrate them into your classroom in simple, yet effective, ways.
BIG PICTURE Social Emotional Learning
Episode 114 | Artfully Integrating SEL Into All Subjects, with Elizabeth Peterson
Summary
In this episode of the Big Picture Social Emotional Learning Podcast, I share conversation with Elizabeth Peterson, a 3rd grade teacher in the state of New Hampshire.
Our conversation started with Elizabeth’s deeply considered definition of a term with which we’re all familiar: whole child. I wanted to learn her personal perspective, because I feel that how we, as educators, define this term has an impact on how we relate to our students. See if your definition aligns with hers…
Other topics we discussed included the need for teachers who are inspired, and the very real fact that inspiration is not a switch that can be flipped on, BUT it CAN be nurtured in ways that are truly meaningful for significant and enriching benefits in the classroom for students and for us, as well.
We went on to learn about ways in which Elizabeth has explored ways to grow inspiration that are real, and fun, and truly rewarding on many levels using art, even tho she does not consider herself an artist in the common understanding of that word.
The Teacher Story
Episode 40 | Elizabeth Peterson’s Story – “The Inspired Teacher Inspiring Others with her SEAL (Social Emotional Art Learning) Program”
Summary
I interviewed Elizabeth Peterson who is an Art Educator and Founder of The Inspired Classroom which features her Arts Integration and SEAL (Social Emotional Art Learning) program. She is a Creative Social-Emotional Learning Expert and Arts Integration Specialist with degrees in Education, Music, Arts, Leadership and Learning. She is in her 24th year of teaching and 16th year hosting workshops, retreats, and online courses in Arts Integration and Social Emotional Learning. She offers free resources and opportunities for PD for individual teachers and schools. Elizabeth says “You need to get inspired to be inspiring.” There is so much truth and wisdom in that statement, Elizabeth is inspiring!
The Resilient Teacher
Episode 31 | The Power of Teacher SEL (it’s not just for your students) with Elizabeth Peterson
Summary
SEL is a big buzz word in education. We’ve heard how powerful it is and how it needs to be implemented for our students, but what about the teachers? SEL, or social emotional learning, is a LIFE LONG process. It’s where we gather this knowledge, skills, attitude that really support us in managing our emotions, navigating those social interactions, and really just regulation in general. It doesn’t stop being important once we get to doing our adult life.
I believe that SEL for teachers is one of these components that is missing in our current system because the power of SEL is in its ability to improve well-being and effectiveness, even for us as educators. When we have a SEL practice or reflection time, we can better handle these challenges and demands of teaching, where we are more satisfied with our jobs, but also impact us to the point where we have better classroom management and better student outcomes, which is just a ripple effect into our classroom, school, and community culture.
That’s why I am joined in this episode by Elizabeth Peterson of The Inspired Classroom to talk all things Teacher SEL (or SEAL as she likes to refer to it) and the power that it has on really overcoming, recovering from, and preventing burnout.
Elizabeth Peterson loves helping caring, creative teachers bring the arts practically and meaningfully into their classrooms. An arts integration specialist with degrees in Arts, Leadership and Learning, she hosts theinspiredclassroom.com. Elizabeth is the creator of SEAL, Social-Emotional Artistic Learning: a unique and holistic method of integrating the arts with SEL. She is in her 24th year of teaching and 16th year of hosting workshops, retreats and online courses in arts integration and SEAL. Elizabeth believes that when caring, creative teachers feel empowered with SEAL strategies in their classroom, they make a difference in their students’ lives every day.
Beginning Teacher Talk
Episode 223 | Teachers Are Not Classroom Therapists with Elizabeth Peterson
Summary
As teachers, we wear so many hats every single day. We are organizers, facilitators, cheerleaders, coaches, nurses, janitors, and so much more. Often, you may even feel like you’re expected to fit the role of “classroom therapist”. But here’s the thing – you aren’t a therapist, and you shouldn’t be expected to put that hat on.
I know how exhausting it can be to manage some of the personalities that you have in your classroom. When you signed up to be a teacher, you likely didn’t expect to be dealing with some of the behaviors and the challenges that you find inside your classroom. Yet, those behaviors and challenges are here, so what do you do? Our guest, Elizabeth Peterson is here to talk us through this and share some helpful strategies.
The Teacher As…
Episode 80 | Zooming In On SEL and the Arts with Elizabeth Peterson
Summary
Are you afraid that bringing the ARTs into your classroom will just make more work for you? Elizabeth Peterson loves helping caring, creative teachers connect the arts with social-emotional learning strategies that are practical and meaningful. Elizabeth, a teacher herself, is the creator of SEAL, Social-Emotional Artistic Learning: a unique and holistic method of integrating the arts with SEL.
Teacher Takeaway Podcast
Season 2 | Episode 27 | Teacher Wellbeing & Self-care
Summary
Teacher wellbeing and self-care is a popular topic at the moment, and rightfully so. With the recent pandemic, natural disasters and teacher burnout at an all time high, we need to put our wellbeing front and centre.
In episode 27, the Teacher Takeaway Podcast talk with Elizabeth Peterson from The Inspired Classroom about teacher wellbeing and self-care, including:
- hurdles
- mindsets
- tips, and
- burnout
The Elementary Music Teacher Podcast
217- SEAL: Social-Emotional Artistic Learning and How that can Play a Role inside the Music Room with Elizabeth Peterson
Summary
SEAL focuses on art, music, dance, and drama and they integrate with the 5 SEL competencies. The awesome thing is that the possibilities are endless when it comes to incorporating SEAL into the music room. Incorporating SEAL isn’t one more thing to do but it’s understanding what you’re already doing and building upon that, and in this episode Elizabeth Peterson does a great job explaining how exactly to do that.
The Great Teacher Resignation
What Is the New Role of the Teacher?
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This week Ali and JoDee sit down with Elizabeth Peterson, a veteran educator who empowers teachers with creative social-emotional strategies while easing teacher burnout through SEAL: Social-Emotional, Artistic Learning. Together, they will discuss what Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and SEAL are, how to effectively use these concepts within the classroom, and the role of the teacher in today’s classroom.
One Tired Teacher
OTT 193: 3 Brilliant Ideas for Integrating the Arts to Regulate the Elementary Classroom
Summary
One of the best ways to get kids excited about learning is by incorporating music into classroom activities. Studies have shown that music has a positive effect on cognitive function and memory recall, so it makes sense to use it as part of our lesson plans whenever possible! There are endless possibilities when it comes to using music in class. Today, I sit down with Elizabeth Peterson, the creator of SEAL, Social-Emotional Artistic Learning, a unique method of integrating the arts with SEL that empowers teachers to truly reach and teach their students.
The Muddy Puddle Teacher
#21 Let’s talk about artistic learning in America with Elizabeth
Summary
Let’s talk artistic learning with Elizabeth from America.
The Teacher Mamas Podcast
Episode 46: Interview with Elizabeth Peterson Part 1 (Creative social-emotional learning)
Summary
Today we start a two-part series chatting with Elizabeth Peterson. Today we talk all about how to integrate the arts into our classrooms whether that is an elementary classroom or a high school teacher teaching shop (like Ashley).
Episode 48: Interview with Elizabeth Peterson Part 2 (Teacher Self-Care)
Summary
This is the second part of our conversation with Elizabeth Peterson. If you didn’t hear last week’s episode – go check out Episode 46 ASAP. Today we talk all about Teacher Self-Care and how we can use creativity to take care of ourselves.
Just a Teacher Podcast
Riding the Waves with Elizabeth Peterson (Part A)
Summary
On this episode we are joined by Art integration specialist and the founder of The Inspired Classroom, Elizabeth Peterson. From a young age, Elizabeth knew she wanted to be a teacher that made a difference. Elizabeth shares how her love of music has led on a journey of discovery with The Arts and the impact it can have on young people.
Listen to the full episode Part A
Riding the Waves with Elizabeth Peterson (Part B)
Summary
In Part B of our conversation with Arts integration expert, Elizabeth Peterson, we unpack how to meaningfully integrate The Arts in Social & Emotional Learning. We also discuss the impact school shootings have on learners, staff and communities.
Teaching Social Emotional Learning Through Music with Elizabeth Peterson
Streamed live on Jul 24, 2022 On this episode of Teaching Social Emotional Learning Through Music, Dr. Scott Edgar and Elizabeth Peterson explore social emotional artistic learning.
You can listen to the interview by clicking HERE.
The Art of Education Podcast: Soundtracking the Art Room
“Music is so important to so many students, and we have the opportunity to open their eyes — or ears — to something new.”
Summary
It is an age-old question in the art room . . . do you let kids listen to music while they work, or do you make them put their earbuds away? Today, Tim talks with Elizabeth Peterson from The Inspired Classroom about soundtracking your art room and ways to bring more music to your students. Listen as they discuss types of music, art projects related to music, and the best ways to introduce new music to your students.
The Art of Education Podcast: Social and Emotional Artistic Learning (SEAL)
Summary
Social and emotional learning is a topic that is not discussed enough, and it is important that all art teachers start to see how they can begin connecting their art lessons to social and emotional learning. In this episode, Tim welcomes Elizabeth Peterson from The Inspired Classroom to talk about these topics and many more. Listen as they discuss Arts Integration, caring for and connecting with our kids, and why every teacher needs to always remain open-minded.
NHASCD Spotlight: A Podcast> Integrating the Arts
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Join teacher, author, and consultant Elizabeth Peterson as she discusses how arts integration helps students engage in content and deepen their learning.
NHASCD Spotlight: A Podcast> (SEAL) Social-Emotional Artistic Learning
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We all know social-emotional learning is of the utmost importance, but what is the best way to teach it to our students? Listen to teacher, author, and consultant, Elizabeth Peterson, share what SEAL is, the benefits of integrating the arts with SEL, and how to get started.
The Creativity Department Podcast: Social Emotional Artistic Learning with Elizabeth Peterson
Summary
The arts can provide such a natural conduit for social emotional learning. Join Team Grundler as they chat with Elizabeth Peterson from the Inspired Classroom all about integrating the arts with SEL.
The Art of Education Podcast: Self-Care for the Art Teacher
Summary
We feel like we need to do everything as art teachers, but the truth is, we can’t do it all. And we shouldn’t! It is important–especially at this time of year–to take the time to care for yourself. In today’s episode, Tim is joined by Elizabeth Peterson from The Inspired Classroom to talk about self-care for the art teacher. Listen as they discuss why we need to take stock of the stress in our life, strategies for self-care, and ideas that work for creative people.
Cool Cat Teacher Podcast: HOW TO TEACH SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING WITH THE ARTS (AKA SEAL)
Summary
Elizabeth Peterson was learning about SEL and as an art teacher, she knew she could teach Social Emotional Learning with the arts. So, she did. Then, she called it SEAL. Learn what she did, how it impacted students and her thoughts on this method of teaching social emotional learning.
Team Grundler | THE CREATIVITY DEPT: Building Relationships Through SEAL
Summary
During this episode, Matt & Laura talk with Elizabeth Peterson about the importance of building relationships with students through SEAL (Social-Emotional Artistic Learning).
Compass Teachers: Social Emotional Artistic Learning, Art in Distance Learning and Teacher Self Care
Summary
Elizabeth Peterson is an arts integration experts. She founded The Inspired Classroom which provides inspiration to other educators for art integration through informative articles, workshops and professional development opportunities.
In this episode we dig deep into what social-emotional learning looks like through the lens of the arts.
Live and Learn Podcast: On how to get inspired and be inspiring feat. Elizabeth Peterson
Summary
Our guest is Elizabeth Peterson, a teacher, author, host of retreats for teachers and founder of the Inspired classroom specializing in arts integration through SEAL (social-emotional artistic learning).
On this episode we discuss: teacher self-care, the importance of a professional tribe, teacher networking offline and online.
The Redefining Teachers Festival
Summary
Interview during the Redefining Teacher Festival, September 18, 2020.
Starts at 32 minutes
