From School Teacher to University Lecturer: Illuminating the journey from the classroom to the university for two arts educators

This article aims to provide insights into the journey of two artist teachers who currently work as arts
educators at the university level. Narrative inquiry has been used to discuss how the arts have informed
their identities and subsequent transition into their current roles. The identities of artist, artist teacher
and arts educator are considered in relation to how these have informed and continue to inform their
teaching. The unique characteristics of those who work in the arts are also explored and provide
important understandings in relation to the mentoring and support required for educators who work in
this context.