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Leading with Creativity: Dr. Mark King on Arts Integration, Middle School Mastery, and Transformative Leadership

Leading with Creativity: Dr. Mark King on Arts Integration, Middle School Mastery, and Transformative Leadership

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 In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Dr. Mark King, Chief Education Officer for Arts for Learning Maryland and author of The Middle School Master. Dr. King shares his passion for arts-integrated education and the power of creativity to transform classrooms, communities, and lives. From the lens of an Arts for Learning Principal Fellow and seasoned school leader, we explore how the arts can deepen student engagement, foster belonging, and promote equity across diverse learning environments. Dr. King also unpacks what makes the middle school years such a pivotal time for growth—and how educators can help students thrive both academically and emotionally during this critical stage. Listeners will gain practical insights on:
  • Building school cultures that champion creativity and risk-taking
  • Reframing middle school as a launchpad for lifelong learning
  • Leading with purpose, passion, and heart through arts integration


Whether you’re an educator, school leader, or advocate for the arts, this conversation will leave you inspired to reimagine what’s possible when creativity meets leadership.

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