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: tracki ...
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Laugh and learn with Johanna and Jared as they discuss how to be a successful life-long teacher while still having a life.
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Listen up, and listen in, this is about our children! Learn something today on the TeacherTalk segment of Ask Ivy. A special guest and I explore the importance on early childhood education and share some tips as to how you can better prepare your child to be successful in school.
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When Kerry graduated from South Side High School in 2004, her future was uncertain. Through her passion for science, the guidance of mentors, and a love for teaching, she charted a path to becoming a university professor and researcher. In this episode of Teacher Talks, Kerry offers practical advice for young people, emphasizing that failure isn’t …
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Melissa, a 2007 graduate of Southside High School in Rockville Centre, now thrives as a staff scientist at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Colorado. Back in high school, she had little idea of what it took to become a scientist and found herself struggling with chemistry—a cornerstone of her current career. Melissa’s journey is a compel…
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I reconnected with David, a former student who graduated from Huntington High School graduate in 1998 and after university became an award-winning science teacher. We reminisce about the surprise encounter at an education event where I discovered his unexpected career path, given that most of my students don't pursue teaching. David, who is a creat…
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Gabe: In France, a Fulbright Scholar, Now at Stony Brook University Medical School (CHS, Episode 11)
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"Hey everyone! In this episode of Teacher Talks with Kurtz, I chat with Gabe about his incredible journey—from high school research to studying neuroscience on a Fulbright in France, and now pursuing his MD/PhD at Stony Brook University. Tune in to hear how he navigated his path and gain insights for your own academic and career journey. Listen now…
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From the moment Amy stepped into my high school classroom, her joy and intelligence were immediately evident. With unwavering determination and a clear vision of becoming a medical professional, she dedicated herself to her studies from an early age. Through relentless hard work and a laser-focused mindset, Amy achieved her dream. Today, she proudl…
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Allison was a founding science research student at Huntington High School completing a cancer research project in 1999 before going to Brandeis University. She pursued her research interests, completing a PhD at MIT. Allison reveals her interesting and circuitous journey that led to her life in England and current job as an editor for the prestigio…
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Ana, first in her family to attend university, is a prime example of how a motivated person who works hard towards concrete goals can achieve her dreams. Ana graduated from Manhattan Hunter Science High School in 2021. Her academic focus, and desire to take advantage of all the opportunities available to her has set her on a course of to be a medic…
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I call Jordan the turn around kid. His early years at Commack High School were a struggle for him. But he worked hard to overcome challenges and reached lofty academic heights before graduating in 2017. He went to the University of Chicago with specific academic intentions. He turned those intentions around graduating in a field that he did not int…
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In 1998 Andrea left Huntington High School to study biology at McGill University in Montral, Canada, she came back to Huntington and using her talent and resiliency she has become Head of Global Digital Marketing Channels at Eppendorf, a global leading life science company that develops and sells products for commercial and academic laboratories. A…
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Andrew Zipkin is an analytical chemist at Eurofins EAG Laboratories and President Elect of The Society for Archaeological Sciences. If you had asked him if he would have a career as an archaeologist and chemist when he graduated from Southside High School in Rockville Centre, NY in 2005, I am certain he would have thought that an impossibility (he …
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Jessica, who graduated in 2002 from Southside High School in Rockville Centre, NY. Jessica is who I call a milestone student. A student that a teacher can never forget because she is associated with a special first-time achievement. In Jessica's case it was here becoming an Intel Science Talent Search Finalist (now Regeneron STS). Jessica reveals t…
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Mazdak, who graduated from Huntington High School in 1998, is a student I could never forget. His optimistic and grateful nature stems from his immigrant roots. In high school he was obsessed with building a model solar powered airplane. That obsession led to an aviation career that has him living in Belgium with his family as an engineer for the U…
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Isabella was my high school student, she took a course with me called science research. After graduating from high school in 2017 she went on to study Mechanical Engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology. I tracked her down to catch up and found after going through work internships at university she settled into a job at SpaceX. Its so cool …
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In 2018, Trevor was my high school science student. I recently tracked him down and coincidently, he just graduated from the US Airforce Academy, got his pilot wings and now is starting his training to fly the KC-135 Stratotanker, a military aerial refueling tanker aircraft. I wanted to find out about his journey and get advice for parents and youn…
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Johanna is Dyslexic and has two children who are dyslexic. In this episode, she shares what worked for her and her family to create successful readers. http://www.decodingdyslexia.net/ (find your State for specifics and resources in your area) Signs and Symptoms https://www.decodingdyslexiaiowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Dyslexia-Signs-and-Symp…
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Your classroom in need of a behavior reset? Johanna and Jared discuss how to turn around behaviors in your classroom any time during the year. And, as promised: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KSryJXDpZoتوسط Johanna Russell
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Johanna says, as a teacher, if you need help you should ask for it but what if your administration is awful?توسط Johanna Russell
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Teachers might not like it, but subbing is a part of the teaching experience even if you have a full-time classroom. Time to take the anxiety out of subbing.توسط Johanna Russell
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Are you going to school to be a teacher or do you know someone who is? This podcast shares the real secrets to having a successful first year and it all starts by action done now.توسط Johanna Russell
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This episode is all about Early Childhood Education, and why in the world we should care about it! This week I welcomed a new expert to the TeacherTalk segment of the show. Listen in as we bounce ideas off of each other that both educators and parents can gain from. It takes a village to raise a child, will you help the young people in your life to…
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Sometimes our teaching world slips away from us and we find ourselves stuck in a pit making us this think will be our last year. It is time to enjoy teaching again and here is how.توسط Johanna Russell
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As a dyslexic (IEP) learner, years behind her peers, Johanna didn't have the grit or the skills needed to survive school (let alone consistently attend). Until she had a teacher who used this motivation system. Want to motivate the impossible? Here is how. As promised in the episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lhQP5CsH5r5f2kstkiBIaSa9Irtyk…
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Jared quizzes Johanna on how to tell if your incentive system is broken and how to fix it so that over time the act of learning becomes the reward.توسط Johanna Russell
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Johanna shares a menu of options for easy to use and do incentives ideas for students.
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Johanna shares some simple supplies that when added to your classroom can make learning and teaching more fun. These tricks work really well for times where there is just a lot of content that needs to be remembered/ understood.توسط Johanna Russell
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Teaching is hard enough, but how do we do it when all the students are constantly distracted by their cellphone?توسط Johanna Russell
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So, your school issues or requires every student to have technology in the classroom and now how do you manage this school created behavior situation?توسط Johanna Russell
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Newness in teams can be very challenging in teaching because there is no soft start. You have to jump in and instantly learn how to survive, together. Johanna and Jared discuss tricks for creating a positive experience with this process.توسط Johanna Russell
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The start of the year is full of anxiety for teachers and students alike. Johanna and Jared share how to make lemonade out of this lemon of an emotion.توسط Johanna
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Johanna and Jared address the top asked listener questions/ comments in this last episode for season 1. Stop the Grading Grid: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s1-ep34-stop-the-grading-grind/id1430846141?i=1000433880384 Get Rid of Your Teacher Desk: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s1-ep-24-get-rid-of-your-teacher-desk/id1430846141?i=1000…
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So... You Are Going Back to Teaching.... the contract is signed. The Deal is Done, but you are wondering, "What if I made a big mistake."توسط Johanna Russell
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Feeling the pressure to go back to your classroom? Learn what effective teacher's do instead.توسط Johanna Russell
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What if your classroom is all wrong?توسط Johanna Russell
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What if the exhaustion from teaching day in and day out thas nothing to do with the students and everything to do with what we do during our time off the clock?توسط Johanna Russell
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Johanna shares how she proactively avoids the "teacher pit" by doing this over the summer.توسط Johanna Russell
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Do teachers have it so easy with summers off? If so, why is there a teacher shortage?
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What if the secret to your teaching happiness rests on what you do at the start of summer?توسط Johanna Russell
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S1 Ep42- Managing People Leaving: Whether You Love Them, Hate Them, or You Are The One Saying Goodbye.
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Jared makes Johanna cry.توسط Johanna Russell
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What if you are the one causing the end of the year to be challenging?
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Johanna and Jared dive into ways to prevent the end of year drama that happens as summer approaches.توسط Johanna Russell
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