Education goes beyond textbooks when art becomes the catalyst for learning. In this talk, Saranya Francis shares how storytelling, theatre, poetry, and visual expression can transform classrooms into spaces of creativity and inclusion. She highlights how art fosters empathy, imagination, and joy in education. Her message redefines learning as co-creation, where the heart and mind unite to inspire transformation. Saranya Francis is an educator, poet, and passionate advocate for art-integrated learning, currently serving as Assistant Professor of English at St. Paul’s College, Bengaluru. With over 15 years of experience in academia and life skills training, she has championed the transformative power of art as a catalyst for deep, inclusive, and empathetic education. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx