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The TAA Talks podcasts seek to amplify the voices of the Tennessee Arts Academy community. Since 1986, the Tennessee Arts Academy has been America’s longest-running premier summer program for arts-based professional development in art, music, theatre and dance, and arts leadership. The Academy is held annually for six days in July on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Eligible participants include K–12 arts specialists, classroom teachers, and administrators from all 95 Tennessee counties. Spaces are also available for out-of-state participants, artists, college professors and pre-service teachers. The mission of the Tennessee Arts Academy is to provide exceptional quality professional development that includes training and access to cutting edge methodologies and resources, as well as support and encouragement through community and renewal. For more information you can visit the website at www.tnartsacademy.org or call the TAA office at 615-988-6250. The Tennessee Arts Academy Alumni Association was established by the Tennessee Arts Academy Foundation in 2009. The Tennessee Arts Academy Foundation is a 501c3 organization whose mission is to aid and assist in the Tennessee Arts Academy's growth and expansion.
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"Who IS My Favorite Teacher? A Special Edition Teacher Appreciation Episode!"
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May 05, 2026 |
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"Arts Educators Bring Great Assets to the Table: How Leadership with An Arts Lens is a Superpower" with Kiera Crite
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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"Making Magic On Purpose: How the Arts Create Lasting Impact"
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Dec 22, 2025 |
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"Rooted in Relationships: How Collaboration Can Foster Student & Community Investment" With Paula Medlin
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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“The Importance of Arts to the Middle School Mind: Creating Space for Belonging”
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May 27, 2025 |
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"The Fun is in the Work: How Theatre Education Promotes Citizenship & Personal Growth"
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Apr 24, 2025 |
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“Art Can Build Confidence: Helping Students Realize Their Power to Respond as an Individual” with Emily McEneely
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Mar 23, 2025 |
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"1% Better Every Day: How to Create "Buy-In" With Students & Administration" with Kerry Vaughn
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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"What We Do Is Magic: How Connectivity Can Be Self Care For Arts Educators & Their Students" with Erica Holmes Darr
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Jan 16, 2025 |
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"The Acceptance Piece: How Art Education Can Change Their World" with David Reynolds
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Nov 20, 2023 |
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"The Power of Creative Choice is Priceless" with Darlene Tanner, TAA Alumni Association West TN Regional Rep
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Nov 04, 2022 |
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"Celebrating Failure with Your Students" with Michelle Tripp, TAA Alumni Association Middle TN Regional Rep
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Jun 20, 2022 |
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"Letting Go to Grow" with William Bodley, TAA Alumni Association West TN Regional Rep
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Apr 14, 2022 |