219. Educating the Next Gen of Creatives with Carolyn Jungman

Kiss My Aesthetic Podcast

Meet the teacher who’s building the next generation of creatives. Carolyn Jungman joins Michelle to talk about teaching digital arts and design to Gen Z high schoolers, what students really think about AI, and why creativity in education deserves more credit (and funding). If you’ve ever questioned whether this generation “gets it,” this episode proves they’re already building what’s next.

Carolyn is a dedicated high school photography and graphic design teacher with a passion for fostering creativity and inspiring young artists. She combines her love for art-making with a deep appreciation for travel, often drawing on her experiences to bring fresh perspectives and real-world connections into her classroom. Through her teaching, she strives to empower students to express themselves, develop their unique artistic voices, and explore their own creative futures. ------------------------ In today's episode, we cover the following:

• Carolyn’s Background – From student to teacher at the same high school, now teaching digital arts and photography.
• What it’s like teaching Gen Z
• Post-COVID classroom shifts
• The Rise of the Teen Side Hustle
• Using the Kiss My Portfolio Challenge in the classroom
• How students feel about AI – Resistance, ethics, and where they draw the line
• Art vs. design
• The gap in creative business education
• Why arts education deserves more respect
• What she wishes students understood

----------------------- RESOURCES:

• Test your design chops by taking a Kiss My Portfolio Challenge

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