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TeacherTalks With Kurtz
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Welcome to “Teacher Talks” with Mr. Kurtz
As an award-winning (and now retired) high school science teacher with 35 years in public education, I've had the pleasure (or maybe the challenge!) of teaching over 3500 students the wonders of biology and science research.
But here's the twist – I've always wondered: where did all those students end up? And more importantly, did I have any impact on their lives?
Join me on a journey of discovery as I embark on the ultimate teacher challenge: tracking down my former students, who called me Kurtz, to uncover how their earlier education, including my own, influenced the trajectory of their lives. In each episode, I sit down with some of my former pupils, some of whom I haven't spoken to in 30 years, to get the answers we've all been waiting for.
But wait, there's more! "Teacher Talks" isn't just about satisfying my curiosity – it's also a resource for educators, parents, and current students alike. Together, we'll explore career choices and the myriad paths that lead young people to their life and career destinations.
So, whether you're a seasoned educator, a curious parent, or just someone wondering where your high school classmates ended up, tune in to "Teacher Talks" for a journey through education, nostalgia, and the unpredictable twists of life's journey.
Mr. Kurtz is inviting you to listen in.
17 episodes
Manage series 3551551
Welcome to “Teacher Talks” with Mr. Kurtz
As an award-winning (and now retired) high school science teacher with 35 years in public education, I've had the pleasure (or maybe the challenge!) of teaching over 3500 students the wonders of biology and science research.
But here's the twist – I've always wondered: where did all those students end up? And more importantly, did I have any impact on their lives?
Join me on a journey of discovery as I embark on the ultimate teacher challenge: tracking down my former students, who called me Kurtz, to uncover how their earlier education, including my own, influenced the trajectory of their lives. In each episode, I sit down with some of my former pupils, some of whom I haven't spoken to in 30 years, to get the answers we've all been waiting for.
But wait, there's more! "Teacher Talks" isn't just about satisfying my curiosity – it's also a resource for educators, parents, and current students alike. Together, we'll explore career choices and the myriad paths that lead young people to their life and career destinations.
So, whether you're a seasoned educator, a curious parent, or just someone wondering where your high school classmates ended up, tune in to "Teacher Talks" for a journey through education, nostalgia, and the unpredictable twists of life's journey.
Mr. Kurtz is inviting you to listen in.
17 episodes
All episodes
×1 Episode 2.1: Matthew – Wisdom and Advice from a Video Game Developer (CHS) 40:29
1 Raphael: Turning Challenges into Opportunities in the Face of Climate Change (SSHS) 23:28
1 Philip: A Journey Fueled by Passion for the Outdoors (SSHS) 27:57
1 Kerry: Becoming a Science Professor: Combining Love of Science with Love of Teaching (SSHS) 20:22
1 From High School Uncertainty to Lab Success: Melissa’s Scientific Journey (SSHS) 32:39
1 David: My Student Became A Science Teacher! (HHS) 29:34
1 Gabe: In France, a Fulbright Scholar, Now at Stony Brook University Medical School (CHS, Episode 11) 29:02
1 Amy: A Joyful Journey to Becoming a Medical Professional (CHS) 23:29
1 Allison: Thoughtful Lancet Science Editor in England (HHS) 35:08
1 Ana: Humble Beginnings in NYC, Hard Work at Columbia University Towards a Bright Future 25:58
1 Jordan: A Fulbright Scholar in Bolivia after Graduating from the University of Chicago (SSHS) 32:19
1 Andrea: Excellence at Eppendorf, a Global Leading Life Science Company (HHS) 19:34
1 Andrew: Archeologist in Africa to chemist in Liverpool, New York (SSHS) 32:04
1 Finding Her Way: Jessica's Path from STS Winner to Journalism (SSHS) 29:09
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