This post is about my artworks, "Red Plateau" and "Peter and Me," being accepted into January House's Literary Magazine, encouraging artists, poets, and educators to submit to their journal. I offer my thoughts on how teachers can create artwork and engage with creative projects alongside students this year, aiming not only to increase productivity but to give students a firsthand view of their teachers' creative and artistic process. This will help them understand what it's like to work alongside their teachers, fostering a trusting community of work and study.

In my recently published essay book review in Journal of Curriculum Theorizing, I explore Jussi A. Saarinen’s Affect in Artistic Creativity: Painting to Feel—a powerful interdisciplinary text that bridges psychology, philosophy, and painting. Saarinen's insights into emotion and artistic process offer essential reflections for educators and curriculum designers navigating complex, affect-laden subjects like racial justice, identity, and mental health. This book is a vital read for anyone invested in emotionally attuned teaching and creative curriculum work.