Chatting at the C

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Francisco Juarez is a Mexican teacher who has a huge heart for Hispanic students and a insatiable appetite for culture. Juarez cares deeply for his students and wants them to see his classroom as a welcoming space for them to learn explore and learn more. You can't find Mr. Juarez at home on the weekends, he will travel to anywhere and everywhere! You'll hear about some of his travels in this episode.

We want to thank our sponsor the Central High Foundation! Don't forget to get your team together for 'Rock the Nest' on April 2nd. There's a ton of fun planned for all who attend and want to join. If you go make sure you tag us and use the hashtag #RockTheNest2023 so all Eagle nation can experience the event!

In this episode we discussed:

• Being apart from family in another country
• What he misses from Mexico
• Teaching in the Mexican public school system
• How he ended up in OPS despite other options
• The choice to come from the dark side to Central
• Goals and teaching Spanish for Spanish speakers course
• Writing in Spanish
• Traveling anywhere and everywhere
• Message to Central

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Chiyo Trauernicht or Mrs. T., as her students call her, has a huge passion for music. Being from Japan, music wasn't necessarily an option for her, but as she went through school music continually kept reminding her of what she really needed to do. Trauernicht takes us through a ton of her life story and experiences from working with the United Nations to working at a facility for people with disabilities in Beatrice, NE. She shares so much of her passion and love of music beyond just teaching it to students. As you listen you'll want to dust off that trumpet or open up that piano one more time to feel that passion of music again.

Thanks to the Central High Foundation for always supporting our show. On March 1st they're hosting a give-a-thon for Give Education day! We have two alumni that are matching all donations up to $25,000!!! That means any amount you donate to this cause will double automatically. Help support Central students and teachers programs such as: Eagles Beats club, Omaha Central Broadcasting, Athletic Tutoring, and much more! Follow the link to donate today! (Donate Here)

Topics discussed:

• Being an Female Asian Director in NE
• Music in her life
• Her time as NSBA President
• Being a lifelong learner
• Teaching the story behind music
• Describe your sections
• Keeping Central's excellence growing
• Shoutout to the Central Band Parent Organization
• Message to Central High!

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It's rare a podcast host gets to interview someone who is so eerily similar to themselves! Jordan Boyer is an AP American Government and Comparative Government teacher at Central. He is a beacon of professionalism, sacrifice and excitement in a subject that often bores people. He's been at Central for awhile, but has worn several hats. I'm excited to share this episode with you and I hope you challenge yourself in our edition of Boyer Trivia!

Some topics of the show:

• Growing up in a town of 100 people then moving to Omaha
• Co-teaching with Tim Hebert and his journey to Central
• Working with your wife next door to your classroom
• Teaching patience and level heads in AP Government
• Teaching a college course to high school students
• Chatting at the C trivia!
• Shirt and Tie attire
• Being a team player
• Boyer's Message to Central community

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Brent Larson is the Mathematics Department chair, head Coach for Girls and Boys Golf, assistant Girls bowling coach, and a huge part of the Central community! He represents what it means to be truly downtown proud. This episode has tons of wisdom about life, school, math and much more.

Some topics of the show:

• Larson kids attending Central
• Teaching tons of varieties of Math
• Co-planning lessons in his Department
• Making math exciting
• The Central High Mathletes
• Coaching golf
• Working for Trek Bikes
• UNO Maverick Hockey
• His message to the Central Community

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We do our first whole group podcast bringing in the leaders of Team McClarnon. Team McClarnon is named after Central Alumni and Central Hall of Fame member Zahn McClarnon. Teachers help run one of the many Freshman Academies at Central that support incoming Freshman to be successful at Central. McClarnon is one of the many teams at Central, other academies include: Sayers, Townsend, and Crandell. You may recall, we discussed Freshman Academies in a previous episode with Matt Hamill. Matt is the team leader for Team Townsend.

We recorded this show during Holiday Break when the weather turned nasty. We had a ton of fun sitting together and reflecting on our teaching and things at Central. I hope you enjoy the show and share with others!

Guests on the show:

Martha Omar oversees all the academies at Central High while teaching Freshman English. She is the most tenured member of Team McClarnon and has taught in several schools and roles in her teaching career.

Sarah Lehne is the English Language Development teacher on the team. She exclusively works with students who qualify for services to become proficient in the English language. Lehne is one of the biggest advocates for EL students and continually challenges both the school and other teachers to improve their teaching to support students who qualify for EL service.

Elizabeth Preston, often referred to by her maiden name Zurfluh is the Physical Science teacher on the Team. Preston helped create the team alongside Omar, Mattison, and Boeckman. Preston loves all things science and is fascinated by the science that is all around us.

We appreciate you taking the time to learn more about Team McClarnon and meet these wonderful Central teachers!

Discussed on the show:

Why Zahn was chosen as team namesake

-Zahn's visit in December 2021 to Central High

-How the team teaching model has impacted Central Freshman

-What it's like to run the Freshman Academy Program at Central High

-The addition to EL students into the academy system

-Starting your teaching career during the Pandemic

-How Science can be exciting, even without explosions

-Motivational words for Freshman to do amazing things