Listen "#059 Jim “Art Wizard” Weir on Art, Tech & Teaching Kids to Create Freely | IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN Podcast"
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Send us a textJim "Art Wizard" Weir is a K–6 art teacher, lifelong artist, and former software engineer who blends creativity, code, and compassion in the classroom. With degrees in Computer Science, Philosophy, and Illustrative Art & Design, Jim spent over 25 years as a software engineer—including time with the U.S. Air Force—before fully transitioning into education.On this episode of the IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™ Podcast, hosted by Greg Alan Jankowski—The Balance Professor, Jim shares how his father’s influence, programming background, and artistic philosophy shaped his approach to teaching art as a tool for personal expression and emotional growth.Currently teaching in Middletown City Schools and mentoring at Olde Masters Galleria, Jim brings Bob Ross’s belief that “everyone is an artist” into every lesson, encouraging youth to tap into their creative instincts regardless of skill level or background.📧 Email: [email protected] 🌐 Website: www.weirsnet.com/galleryGreg A Jankowski, CPT [email protected] WANTED!FB: https://www.facebook.com/greg.imgn.jankowski/IG: https://www.instagram.com/balanceprofessor/website: www.thebalanceprofessor.com IMAGiNE FITTING IN™ Podcast Creator/HostApple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/imagine-fitting-in/id1758995032Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2aXLHvRK8mE2kSroXaUyHZ?si=XNtZ0ksdRm22hVn2Jn88qQ&preview=coverartVideo YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@IMAGiNEFiTTiNGINIMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™ PodcastGreg Alan Jankowski is the creator and host of IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™, a podcast born from personal loss and a powerful mission: to inspire mental health awareness, addiction recovery, and the life-changing impact of mentorship. Fueled by the memory of his late nephew Eion Roger Jankowski, Greg shares stories of transformation, resilience, and belonging—offering a space where guests of all ages explore what it truly means to “fit in” while staying authentic to their own vision.Over 30 years experience as a wellness coach, fitness trainer, and motivational speaker, Greg is also a certified personal trainer and core balance educator recognized by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). He developed the BACE program—a practical, movement-based framework to promote healthy living and team connection—and invented the “ON IT” B...
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