Ever wondered how a chunk of clay can morph into a piece of art that unites a community? This episode unravels that fascinating journey with our passionate guest, Jake Rodenkirk, a ceramics teacher at Washington High School in Fremont, California. We get candid about his unique path to becoming a ceramics teacher, the struggles of securing funds for art programs.

We explore how ceramics transforms not just clay, but perspectives and priorities too. From heartening stories of students who found solace in ceramic classes to athletes and valedictorians who bonded over pottery, we cover it all.

Take a virtual tour with us as we navigate through the world of ceramics. From classrooms to markets, from personal growth to fostering a sense of community, ceramics has its own story to tell. And as an added bonus, don't miss out on our special story of a coffee shop-ceramic artist collaboration that brewed over a cup of Joe. So, grab your headphones, and let’s get started on this journey of transformation, creativity, and unity.

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This episode was edited by Andrew C.

Scheduling and background was done by Sara S.

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