This site is managed by Chris Sykora who holds degrees in the liberal and fine arts, including a Masters in Education Leadership. He currently teaches visual art at Deerfield High School, co-founded the Illinois High School Art Exhibition and serves as its Assistant Director & Secretary (read more about the IHSAE here), and leads professional development opportunities across the country in the form of videos, classes, workshops, and presentations.
This site is committed to furthering the advancement of CREATIVITY in education through investigation and learning experiences.
Chris also previously served as the IAEA's Advocacy Taskforce Chair. A role that included facilitating discussions with key policy officials in Illinois and across the country. This work has been vital in improving arts access in public schools and in learning how to serve education reform more effectively.
As a teacher, Chris practices reflective social constructivist teaching, while facilitating student autonomy with future-focused project-based learning opportunities. His classroom practices focus on nurturing social-emotional growth, choice, and on bridging intersections across disciplines.
Chris is an avid reader and constant learner. He's always increasing his knowledge about education and creativity. He shares his findings and insights on his podcast, Hey Teachers!.
This site is committed to furthering the advancement of CREATIVITY in education through investigation and learning experiences.
Chris also previously served as the IAEA's Advocacy Taskforce Chair. A role that included facilitating discussions with key policy officials in Illinois and across the country. This work has been vital in improving arts access in public schools and in learning how to serve education reform more effectively.
As a teacher, Chris practices reflective social constructivist teaching, while facilitating student autonomy with future-focused project-based learning opportunities. His classroom practices focus on nurturing social-emotional growth, choice, and on bridging intersections across disciplines.
Chris is an avid reader and constant learner. He's always increasing his knowledge about education and creativity. He shares his findings and insights on his podcast, Hey Teachers!.
