Fueling Creativity
By Season
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.
Season 9
Recorded in late Spring and Summer 2024 and released in Fall 2024, Season 9 featured an exciting lineup of creativity experts and thought-provoking discussions. The season opened with Dr. Ruth Richards, a highly respected creativity researcher, who explored everyday creativity and how it manifests in students. Dr. Thalia Goldstein joined the podcast to discuss the connection between theater and education, while other episodes delved into the concept of schooling versus learning and the importance of cultural responsibility in education. One of the season’s highlights was an episode with Dr. Robert Sternberg, a long-time leader in creativity research and one of the top 100 psychologists of the 20th century—a true dream guest for Matt and Cyndi.
Emerging Scholar: Brainwriting, Feedback, and Cultural Considerations
Season 9 Emerging Scholar: Brainwriting, Feedback, and Cultural Considerations“ I think it's amazing to change our mindset and to look at change, but how do we know what to change if we don't even know what we're doing or how we're doing that? And two guests really...
Education, Leadership, AI, and Transformational Creativity (Double Expresso)
Season 9, Episode 14 Understanding Transformational Creativity: Education, Leadership, and AI“ Transformational creativity is where you teach kids not only to be creative, but to be creative in a world that. To make the world better, to make the world a better place...
Creativity: An Ability to Defy the Crowd (Double Expresso)
Season 9, Episode 13 Creativity: An Ability to Defy the Crowd“The most important thing for creativity, it involves both intelligence. Creative intelligence, that is. But the most important thing is your attitudes that you're willing to defy the crowd. ” - Dr. Robert...
The Science Behind the Curtain: Theater’s Role in Boosting Creativity
Season 9, Episode 12 The Science Behind the Curtain: Theater's Role in Boosting Creativity “So what we looked at was what were the psychological skills that teachers were asking students to bring to the material of a theater classroom? So these are the acting habits...
Thinking Like a Lawyer: Creativity and Critical Thinking
Season 9, Episode 11 Thinking Like a Lawyer: Creative and Critical Thinking in Schools“A lot of those kids did better than you would expect in these kinds of settings because they feel much more psychologically safe when they don't have to worry about, like, having a...
Going Beyond Technology to Enhance Creativity
In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, hosts Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett sit down with Dr. Marci Klein, a pediatrician and founder of 3DuxDesign.
Exploring Cultural Creativity in Gifted Education
In this week’s episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast, hosts Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett introduce Corey Gray, a PhD candidate at the University of Georgia specializing in educational psychology and gifted education.
Everyday Creativity in the Classroom (Double Expresso)
In this Double Expresso of the “Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast,” hosts Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett welcome educational psychologist and board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Ruth Richards to discuss the profound concept of everyday creativity.
The Win-Win Potential of Creativity (Double Expresso)
In the latest episode of the “Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast,” hosts Cyndi Burnett and Matthew Worwood engage in a thought-provoking conversation with esteemed guest Dr. Ruth Richards, an expert on everyday creativity.
Connecting the Passion of Sports to Creativity in the Classroom
In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, hosts Cyndi Burnett and Matthew Worwood are joined by Neil Bergenroth, an innovative educator and coach passionate about integrating rowing and STEM education.
Nurturing a Creative Mindset in Education
In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, join hosts Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Dr. Matthew Worwood as they delve into transforming educational settings to foster creativity with special guest, Dorte Nielsen. Dorte is the founder of Creative Thinker and the Center for Creative Thinking in Copenhagen, with an impressive background in advertising and education.
Shifting Focus: Collaboration and Creativity in K-12 Schools
In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast, hosts Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett welcome back to the show Dr. Edward Clapp, principal investigator at Project Zero and a lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, to delve into the concept of participatory creativity. Clapp challenges the traditional view of creativity as an individual trait and advocates for a more inclusive and networked approach.
Talking about the past and future of schooling
In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast, hosts Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Dr. Matthew Warwood engage in a thought-provoking discussion with Will Richardson. They delve into how the transition from the third to the fourth industrial revolution is shaping education, emphasizing the need to anticipate and adapt to disruptive technologies like AI.
A New Approach to Schooling with Education Entrepreneur
In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, hosts Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett sit down with Raya Bidshahri, an accomplished entrepreneur and educator who is the founder and CEO of the School of Humanity.
Developing Creative Confidence Through Effective Feedback
n this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education podcast, hosts Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett dive into an engaging conversation with Anne Jacoby, founder of the culture consultancy Spring Street.
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