Episodes 13
Avg. Duration 48m
Activity Highly Active
Since Apr 2022
Latest Episode May 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Months
Format
Episodic
Consistency
69%
Hosting
rss.buzzsprout.com

About This Podcast

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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Recent Episodes

S3E4 "Who IS My Favorite Teacher? A Special Edition Teacher Appreciation Episode!"

May 05, 2026 22m

TAA is celebrating the power of great teaching with a special edition of the TAA Talks Podcast in honor of the 2026 TAA Foundation Teacher Appreciation Donation Sensation. Host Kami Lunsford, TAA…

S3E3 "Arts Educators Bring Great Assets to the Table: How Leadership with An Arts Lens is a Superpower" with Kiera Crite

Mar 17, 2026 1h 10m

Join Kami Lunsford, TAA Director of Educational Programs and Events, and Kiera Crite, elementary music teacher from Franklin, TN, as they explore the great assets arts educators bring to school…

S3E2 "Making Magic On Purpose: How the Arts Create Lasting Impact"

Dec 22, 2025 1h 8m

Close out the first semester with Kami as she chats with Chris Taylor, TAA Visual Art facilitator, about the real magic that happens in arts education classes every day in this episode - "Making…

S3E1 "Rooted in Relationships: How Collaboration Can Foster Student & Community Investment" With Paula Medlin

Sep 30, 2025 1h 4m

Grab a cup of coffee and join Kami as she talks with Paula Medlin, the Trio Track Coordinator for the TAA Summer Institute. They'll discuss how it really is "all about relationships" when it comes to…

S2E5 “The Importance of Arts to the Middle School Mind: Creating Space for Belonging”

May 27, 2025 37m

Join Kami as she interviews special guest Kathy Coffey, a TAA Alumni Association member and TAA Ambassador, about the wild and wonderful world of middle school. They reflect on the tumultuous time…

S2E4 "The Fun is in the Work: How Theatre Education Promotes Citizenship & Personal Growth"

Apr 24, 2025 1h 9m

Join Kami as she interviews special guest Pollyanna Parker about all the many resources she has learned from TAA year-round programs over the years and how they shaped her career as a theatre…

S2E3 “Art Can Build Confidence: Helping Students Realize Their Power to Respond as an Individual” with Emily McEneely

Mar 23, 2025 44m

Join us as Emily McEneely shares how arts education classes are a big opportunity to build community and confidence and how this can be important for both students and teachers. She gives tips on how…

S2E2 "1% Better Every Day: How to Create "Buy-In" With Students & Administration" with Kerry Vaughn

Feb 19, 2025 42m

Join Kami Lunsford as she talks shop with Kerry Vaughn who has some tips for cultivating a relationship with your administration and staff, some must-have resources and tools for the middle school…

S2E1 "What We Do Is Magic: How Connectivity Can Be Self Care For Arts Educators & Their Students" with Erica Holmes Darr

Jan 16, 2025 55m

Erica Holmes Darr encourages us to "take a breath" and explore how building community can make meaningful change in our creative spaces! Erica is a passionate and dedicated music educator who began…

S1E4 "The Acceptance Piece: How Art Education Can Change Their World" with David Reynolds

Nov 20, 2023 59m

David Reynolds, TAA Art Facilitator, shares how art gives kids "life tools" that can help them create a better world.  He also gives some really great advice for new & pre-service teachers! David…

S1E3 "The Power of Creative Choice is Priceless" with Darlene Tanner, TAA Alumni Association West TN Regional Rep

Nov 04, 2022 37m

Darlene Tanner, one of our West TN Regional Representatives for the TAA Alumni Association, encourages us to unlock the power of choice in fine arts classes!  She is a visual art educator who teaches…

S1E2 "Celebrating Failure with Your Students" with Michelle Tripp, TAA Alumni Association Middle TN Regional Rep

Jun 20, 2022 33m

Michelle Tripp, TAA Alumni Association Middle TN Regional Representative, reflects on the power of theatre education and shares some fruitful finds that make performances easier for directors in…

S1E1 "Letting Go to Grow" with William Bodley, TAA Alumni Association West TN Regional Rep

Apr 14, 2022 23m

William Bodley, Jr., TAA Alumni Association West TN Regional Representative, reflects on the 2021-2022 school year, and shares with us what strategies he's keeping and which ones he's letting go.…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does TAA Talks have?

TAA Talks has published 13 episodes since April 2022, covering topics in Arts, Education.

Is TAA Talks still active?

TAA Talks is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 48m.

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