146 - Guilio Caravatta
In this remastered and reposted episode, I have an awesome conversation with legendary sportscaster, Guilio Caravatta, of the B.C. Lions. We...
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The Heart of Teaching is a podcast where teacher Dave Ruzycki passes on lessons and stories from his 38 year teaching career, interviews past students, talks current events, and much more!
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20 of 86 episodes145 - Time and Place
A group of students, a new school, a cafeteria, and some colourful language all come together for a lesson on " Time And Place". Lots to ref...
144 - The Emotional Bank Account
A remastered episode from 2021 (our second ever podcast) that deals with relationships and our ability to connect with our students, athlete...
143 - Tristan's Travels
In this episode, Dave talks with an amazing teacher and colleague about his journey to becoming an educator. They discuss health and wellnes...
142 - Conduct
A new football program, challenging players, Gotham City, a big stick, and some discipline, all come together in this remastered episode dea...
141 - Boys to Men
A caring principal, young football players without dads, and five points all come together in this episode. Instagram: @theheartofteaching.c...
140 - My Best Coach
A remastered episode dealing with what I learned from the single "Best Coach" I ever had as a mentor. Sadly, Dave Easley passed away on Octo...
139 - The Desmond Project
A story of a former student’s battle with substance use, the effects on those around him, and honouring his story, by finding a new path to...
138 - The Best
A great story about challenges, dedication to a goal, perseverance, and one of the best female athletes I have ever coached in track and fie...
137 - Motivation
A remastered episode which features a humiliating football game, a clear understanding of loyalty and discipline, jars of baby food, and a C...
136 - Imagery
A grade 10 planning class, a psychologist, a bully, 2 rabbits, dress clothes, a soccer game, and a cold glass of water all come together to...
135 - IQ vs EQ
A remastered episode which features a grade 3 classroom, a group of grade 12 Physics students, a questionable teacher candidate, and a homel...
134 - The Letter
A great athlete, a poor attitude, a confrontation, and an invaluable life lesson for a grade 12 student. Lots to reflect on! We would like t...
133 - Karma
An old car, some bad kids, and a powerful life lesson related to Karma all come together in this episode. This is a lost episode that has be...
132 - Apathy
A heated discussion, a motorcycle crash, and a forever lesson on apathy come together in this episode. Lots to reflect on! Instagram: @thehe...
131 - Grey Area
The lesson I learned about teaching as a result of failing a final exam, and a kind and supportive History Professor. We would like to conti...
130 - Moving On
A tragic event in Colorado, a young Paramedic, and a life lesson for my students related to moving forward and moving on! Instagram: @thehea...
129 - Starfish
In this episode, Dave talks about the impact of starfish, a photographer from Life magazine, a 7-year-old boy, and a trip to Vancouver's dow...
128 - Decency
A torn Achilles Tendon, a 6'6 giant, and a 17 year old gamer all come together to reinforce the concept of decency in Dave's world! Lots to...
127 - Depression
In this episode, Dave talks about teaching and coaching young adults who suffer from anxiety and depression, and four highly effective copin...