TeacherTalks With Kurtz
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.
TeacherTalks With Kurtz
Jordan: A Fulbright Scholar in Bolivia after Graduating from the University of Chicago (SSHS)
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 intend to pursue. I interviewed him as he sat in his home in the high mountains of Bolivia where he is working with and studying the Aymara people through a Fullbright Scholarship.