My Teacher Friends Podcast Rachel Zarzyski

On today's episode I sit down with my friend, Jesse. I've known Jesse for over twenty years! Jesse is currently a high school history teacher in Milwaukee, WI. In this episode, he talks about his passion for creating authentic learning experiences for his students. We had a lot of fun recording this episode and I think you'll definitely hear that in a few of the stories we share. Enjoy the show!

On today's episode, I interview my friend Ursula. Ursula is an Arts Administration Professor at Indiana University. She is someone that I have always looked up to, so I was so excited to have her on the podcast! In today's episode, Ursula talks about how she uses Think Pair Share in a virtual setting, what the interview process is like for different positions, the importance of boundaries between work and personal life, and the consistent message of being kind to one another. Enjoy the show!

In this episode, I am joined by my friend Mitch. Mitch currently teaches 3rd grade math, science, and social studies. I met Mitch while singing in choir at UW-Eau Claire. Mitch decided he wanted to be a teacher after completing his undergraduate degree. In this episode, you will hear him talk about his journey to become a teacher while moving across the country. He also addresses how teachers who struggle with perfectionism can shift into a more positive mindset. Enjoy the show!

In this episode, I am joined by my good friend Janaya. Janaya currently teaches 6th grade, but at the time of this episode taught 5th grade. I met Janaya while she was studying abroad in high school and then reconnected with her when she came to study for one year at the university I was attending where we became roommates. Janaya is one of the hardest workers I know and someone who truly lives life to the fullest. If you are feeling overwhelmed right now, this is the episode for you. Enjoy the show!

In this episode, I am joined by my friend Chris who is currently one of my co-workers. In addition to teaching 6th and 7th grade band, Chris is the 2017 Wisconsin Teacher of the Year, 2017 semi-finalist for the GRAMMY Music Educator Award and the first Wisconsin teacher to be named a finalist for National Teacher of the Year in 50 years. This is definitely an episode you will want to listen to as I am certain you will learn a lot. Enjoy the show!

On this episode, I sit down with my friend Natasha. Natasha teaches high school agriculture and was the first person to come up and talk to me at my first teaching job. Natasha has done it all when it comes to education! No matter what grade or content area you teach, you will learn something from her. Enjoy the show!