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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: tracki ...
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From High School Uncertainty to Lab Success: Melissa’s Scientific Journey (SSHS)
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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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David: My Student Became A Science Teacher!
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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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Amy: A Joyful Journey to Becoming a Medical Professional
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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: Thoughtful Lancet Science Editor in England (HHS)
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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: Humble Beginnings in NYC, Hard Work at Columbia University Towards a Bright Future
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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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Jordan: A Fulbright Scholar in Bolivia after Graduating from the University of Chicago
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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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Andrea: Excellence at Eppendorf, a Global Leading Life Science Company
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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: Archeologist in Africa to chemist in Liverpool, New York (SSHS)
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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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Finding Her Way: Jessica's Path from STS Winner to Journalism (SSHS)
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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 the Soaring FAA Optimist (HHS)
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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 the SPACEX ROCKET ENGINEER (CHS)
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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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