Fueling Creativity
Season 6
After 200+ episodes, the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast has evolved, refining its format over ten-plus seasons. Initially featuring 10 interviews and two debrief episodes per season, we’ve expanded to 12 episodes, including four debriefs and a dedicated episode connecting insights to emerging scholarly research.
This shift allows us to diversify topics, dig deeper into insights, and strengthen connections between creativity research and educational practice. Co-hosts Matthew Worwood and Cyndi Burnett engage with leading voices in the field, reflecting on emerging trends and evolving conversations. As our podcast continues to grow, we remain committed to exploring new ideas and fostering meaningful discussions on creativity in education.
about the season
Season 6, released in Spring 2023, featured 10 interviews recorded during the 2022/2023 academic year, offering a diverse collection of conversations on creativity. As it premiered just months after OpenAI released ChatGPT 3.5, the season opened with creativity researcher Janet Rafner, who explored AI co-creativity and computational creativity.
This season also welcomed the return of English headmaster Dr. Kulvarn Atwal, a guest from Season 1, bringing fresh insights into creative leadership in education. Another emerging theme was the relationship between emotion and creativity, highlighted in episodes featuring Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle and one of the podcast’s most inspiring stories of leadership, shared by Dr. Salome Thomas-EL.
How emotions influence the creative process with Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle
In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast, Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Dr. Matthew Worwood welcome Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, a Senior Research Scientist at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence.
Emotional Intelligence and Creativity with Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle
n this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast, Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Dr. Matthew Worwood continue their discussion with Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, Ph.D., a Senior Research Scientist at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence.
Exposing Students to Different Cultures Expands Thinking with Joann McPike
In this episode of Fueling Creativity in Education, Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Dr. Matthew Worwood welcome Joann McPike, the Founder of THINK Global School, a not-for-profit, project-based, student-led traveling boarding school.
Teaching Teachers about Creativity with Lisa Saunders
In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast, Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Dr. Matthew Worwood welcome Lisa Saunders, a 4th grade teacher based in Connecticut. Listen in to gain insight into Lisa’s experience at the Teacher Innovation Studio (a program facilitated by Matt) and how it transformed her thinking as an educator.
Art Makes Creativity Visible with Dr. Penny Hay
In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast, Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Dr. Matthew Worwood welcome Dr. Penny Hay, an artist, educator, and researcher in the field of culture and creativity. Penny’s doctoral research focused on children’s learning identities as artists.
Using Chess to Teach Failure and Perseverance with Dr. Salome Thomas-EL
In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast, Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Dr. Matthew Worwood welcome Dr. Salome Thomas-EL, aka Principal EL, an award-winning principal, teacher, speaker, and author.
Facilitating ”Artist Dates” in the Classroom with Samantha Olschan
In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast, Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Dr. Matthew Worwood welcome Samantha Olschan, an award-winning transmedia artist and educator who works across animation, art, and design for films, brands, and experiential media.
Promoting Creativity in Music Class with Adrian Gordon
In this episode of Fueling Creativity in Education, Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Dr. Matthew Worwood welcome their first music-focused guest, Adrian Gordon, a composer, author, performer, and music educator.
The Thinking Teacher is a Creative Teacher with Dr. Kulvarn Atwal
In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast, Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Dr. Matthew Worwood welcome back Dr. Kulvarn Atwal, an educator, principal, and author of The Thinking School and The Thinking Teacher. The Thinking Teacher was written to share the findings of Kulvarn’s doctoral research, which highlights how educators can create a more expansive learning environment through quality teaching.
How School Boards Can Influence Creativity with AJ Crabill
In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast, Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Dr. Matthew Worwood welcome AJ Crabill, a school board coach and conservator at DeSoto Independent School District.
Giving Up Control in the Classroom with Andrea Mango
In this Fueling Creativity in Education podcast episode, Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Dr. Matthew Worwood welcome Andrea Mango, an elementary STEAM teacher based in Williamsville, New York.
A DEBRIEF: Creativity Special with Dr. Howard Gardner
Season 6 | Debrief Episode Creativity Special with Dr. Howard Gardner“I think many elements of eminent creativity are out of our hands, but the 4C model reminds us that even at a very young age, we can engage in and embrace creativity, and we can produce useful...
2022/2023 ACADEMIC YEAR WRAP UP with Cyndi and Matt
Season 6 | WRAP UP 2022/2023 ACADEMIC YEAR WRAP UP“I would encourage all of you if you haven't look at chatgpt or other similar AI systems, I would encourage you to go and play around and see what's capable of, and think how you might use it as a benefit instead of...
LISTEN & LEARN: Introducing 10 Actions for Teacher Creativity
Season 6 | Listen & Learn Introducing 10 Actions for Teacher CreativityWelcome to the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast’s Listen and Learn Summer Series! Here, you can join Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett for a summer of professional learning to...
LISTEN & LEARN: Ask Questions
Season 6 | Listen & Learn Asking Questions“And the third thing which I strongly recommend is the teachers try to ask some open ended question every single day - Dr. Joe RenzuliIn this first episode of the Listen & Learn Summer Series, Cyndi and Matt discuss...
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