EPISODE · Nov 24, 2023 · 23 MIN
Episode 18: Mat Disher and Teresa Hanel on their teaching journeys at Scotch
from The Scotch Podcast · host Scotch College Adelaide
Mr Disher (leaving) and Ms Hanel (retirement) are both departing Scotch at the end of this year, but before they can escape, Poppy and Tess took the opportunity to grill them about their time at Scotch, hitting on topics like their funniest and favourite moments, Big Sing opinions (Stewart people are always like this - Tess), memorable moments, homework excuses, animal noises, revision guides, how to mark papers, and advice for students considering teaching as a career path. 00:16 What are your earliest memories from your time at Scotch? 01:54 Favourite topics to teach within their subjects 02:57 Biggest near miss in a Chemistry lab 04:38 Ms Hanel's Lawn Bowls prowess and secret weapons 07:02 How did Mr Disher become a DJ? 08:50 Movember in November interlude 09:30 Animal noise challenge for this week 10:47 Most cherished memories teaching 14:18 Mr Disher and Ms Hanel's Favourite shapes 15:15 Important Chapel story and disclaimer for assemblies 15:45 Homework excuses 16:15 Advice on marking student assignments 17:30 Big Sing opinions 20:29 Advice for future teachers 22:01 The story of how Ms Hanel made Mr Disher cry when he was in Year 12 You can also watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/nEijD2CZ1fU
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Mr Disher (leaving) and Ms Hanel (retirement) are both departing Scotch at the end of this year, but before they can escape, Poppy and Tess took the opportunity to grill them about their time at Scotch, hitting on topics like their funniest and favourite moments, Big Sing opinions (Stewart people are always like this - Tess), memorable moments, homework excuses, animal noises, revision guides, how to mark papers, and advice for students considering teaching as a career path. 00:16 What are your earliest memories from your time at Scotch? 01:54 Favourite topics to teach within their subjects 02:57 Biggest near miss in a Chemistry lab 04:38 Ms Hanel's Lawn Bowls prowess and secret weapons 07:02 How did Mr Disher become a DJ? 08:50 Movember in November interlude 09:30 Animal noise challenge for this week 10:47 Most cherished memories teaching 14:18 Mr Disher and Ms Hanel's Favourite shapes 15:15 Important Chapel story and disclaimer for assemblies 15:45 Homework excuses 16:15 Advice on marking student assignments 17:30 Big Sing opinions 20:29 Advice for future teachers 22:01 The story of how Ms Hanel made Mr Disher cry when he was in Year 12 You can also watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/nEijD2CZ1fU
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