The Creativity Choice:

The Science of Making Decisions to Turn Ideas Into Action

Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Dr. Matthew Worwood welcome back Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, senior research scientist at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, to discuss her new book, The Creativity Choice. In this listen-and-learn episode, Dr. Pringle explores how creative ideas become reality—highlighting the emotional journey behind creative work and dispelling common myths, like the need for total freedom or the focus on idea generation alone. With practical insights for lesson planning, curriculum design, and everyday problem-solving, this episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about creative teaching and teaching creativity in the classroom.

The Creative Brain: Myths and Truths

In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, we welcome back Dr. Anna Abraham—renowned creativity researcher and Director of the Torrance Center at the University of Georgia—for a deep dive into her latest book, The Creative Brain: Myths and Truths. Building on her previous insights into the neuroscience of creativity, Dr. Abraham unpacks common myths about the creative brain and explains what educators and researchers really need to know. From debunking fixed ideas about who is or isn’t creative to offering a fresh lens on how the brain fuels imagination, this conversation is essential listening for anyone teaching creativity or supporting creative thinking in the classroom.

Meet Their Needs, and They’ll Succeed

In this episode, Principal El returns to share insights from his new book, Meet Their Needs, and They’ll Succeed. He unpacks the power of creative teaching, relationship-building, and high expectations in helping every student thrive. A must-listen for educators looking to teach creativity while meeting the real-world needs of today’s learners.

Deeper Thinking in the Classroom

Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Dr. Matthew Worwood welcome back educator and thought leader Katie Trowbridge to discuss her new book, Deeper Thinking in the Classroom. With over two decades of experience in K–12 education, Katie is known for helping teachers infuse creativity and critical thinking into everyday instruction. In this episode, she shares how her CREATE Method supports educators in moving beyond surface-level engagement to foster deeper, more meaningful learning.

Katie dispels the myth that deeper thinking requires more content or more time, offering instead simple, high-impact strategies that can be layered into existing lessons. Whether you’re teaching creativity, designing curriculum, or just trying to spark student curiosity, this conversation is packed with practical tools to support creative teaching and encourage students to think more deeply.

Just a Banna and Rabbit’s Feat

As part of our Summer Listen-and-Learn Series, we welcome beloved children’s author Barney Saltzberg to share insights from his two new books, Just a Banana and The Rabbit’s Feat. Packed with heart and humor, this summer-inspired episode is perfect for parents and educators looking to spark creativity and resilience in young minds—at home or in the classroom.