A Day in the Life of

Mr. Johnson. A name of this school. A name that echoes and resounds within the halls of this school and will go on to do so long after his physical presence departs us. A hard-working and ambitious principal who treated this school like his second home. His radiant smile and his sincerity toward students will never be forgotten. From spirited dances on SAC Tiktoks to his drive for spreading diversity in the school within clubs, councils and the student body, Mr. Johnson has been remarkable. Always willing to advise and guide students around him; the title of a supportive principal is just not enough to describe him. His outstanding dedication is present in the countless emails and phone calls he makes to keep families informed of the school environment as well as contacting important individuals to assure Mackenzie runs smoothly. Mr. Johnson has created incredible change at Mackenzie, and although his time here has come to an end, he has undoubtedly brought positivity to the lives of students around him. We thank you Mr. Johnson and wish you all the best for what's to come! 

If a rainbow had a human counterpart, its personification would be Mr. Taylor, a miraculous walking phenomenon who, despite his brief time at Mackenzie, made an impression with awe-inspiring impact. His students know him for his daily updates on the days remaining until exams but also for his unparalleled passion for the social sciences. It's hard to judge what, between his jolly laugh and deep regard for others, is the coolest part about Mr. Taylor, and we can't promise you that this energy-filled episode will help you decide. It *will* remind you that Mackenzie is blessed with great teachers who, by giving us sunshine and rain, are symbolic of rainbows - don't miss out on learning about and appreciating them while they're here.

Arriving promptly in our building every morning and making sure our building is an attraction in itself, Mr. Dexter is the one behind it all. The spontaneous laughter and joyful smile he brings, along with being a regular listener of “A Day in a Life Of” himself, saying that it was a pleasure to produce this episode would be an understatement. A father who has a particular niche in the kitchen, Mr. Dexter even has future dreams to accomplish within the halls of Mackenzie. If you want to know what it’s like as lead caretaker (other than sweeping our halls), this unique episode is sure to enlighten you!

In halls of teenagers hunched forward from backpacks and in rooms of staff earnestly typing out lesson plans in detail, Mr. Segev stands out (literally). Beyond "bending back" and leading classes based on "the energy in the room," Mr. Segev is known to teach sinusoidal functions on whiteboards under trees in the fresh, open air, and meditate during free periods. But he is also a man whose music has seen the studio and a father who knows how to dream and all the same, embrace and love life as it is. In this very special episode, you will get the chance to hear Mr. Segev's completely academic-unrelated insights; if there's anything to know before and after stepping in, it's that this podcast was the purest pleasure to produce.

Bubbly and bright, Ms. Grundy is everything you might dream your chemistry experiment to be. The flip side to her humour is her love of pure education; *you*, her students, who are *her* experiment. Whether taste-testing chem cookies, jumpscaring children with bonus questions in 40-minute quests, or offering sticker rewards for unit review Kahoots, Ms. Grundy definitely knows how to engage as a teacher. By the end of “A Day in the Life of Ms. Grundy,” however, you may just see past the chem puns, through the anime and video game references, and into an extraordinary woman and human Mackenzie is honoured to call our own.

When it comes to teaching, no one breaks the stereotype of a businessman, sees education as an art, and lives every moment of his day by his principles like Mr. Rupke. His piercing eyes and bright smile cannot be waned, not by time, teenagers, nor even masks. Here is a person who has travelled the classroom and the world and readily devotes his spirit to each adventure - working on a carrot farm, running a second-hand shop, bargaining for shawarma. A class with Mr. Rupke is more than 60 slides of images - it's an experience of activities and auctions, laughter and learning, with a teacher who has never lost the mindset of a student - and if you have doubts, this episode will open your eyes, ears, and heart.

The pinnacle of every student's studies in mathematics and its universal applications, Ms. Gugoiu is a legend. From greeting you with a loud "hello!" at the door to seeing you out with a knowing "bye bye," she takes a kid by the hand and gives them compassion, confidence, and competence. In a world where sleep deprivation is standard and a real love for education is rare, Ms. Gugoiu beams with an ebulliance that even her Calculus could never measure and Vectors could never pinpoint. Truly, good teachers - really, really good teachers - walk in our world to this day and beyond.  Whether or not you are already an established member of Gugoiu Nation, "A Day in the Life of Ms. Gugoiu" awaits your listen.

Known across the halls of WLMAC for her bright voice and spontaneous jokes, Ms. Chevannes is very much wanted, if not as a math teacher, as a friend. One knows they can count on her to make learning easy and tests perfectly challenging. When it comes to youth life and voice, there's no better advocate than Ms. Chevannes, who herself may be wise but fundamentally is young at heart. But behind the scenes, do math teachers really derive pleasure from marking tests? How do we get on their good side? Do they actually like math, and if so, what is it like striving (and struggling) to teach their passion to others five days a week (minimum!), ten months a year? Ms. Chevannes will tell you if you'll listen.

To his eager students and elated Debate club followers, Mr. Berenstein is the life and soul of the party. With his dramatic storytelling, insightful questions, detailed commentary, and hilarious character, in and out of the English curriculum, Mr. B is like a 21st century Shakespeare: “playful, yet probing.” However, while Mr. B more than perfectly suits his job such that some may be convinced he could only exist in the English hallway, like every other person, the man has a life. A life made of routines and surprises, honesty and humour, productivity and fun. If you’re looking to discover what an English teacher does besides scrutinizing your work, this episode, dotted with laughter and truth, is for you.

Effervescent and industrious, Ms. Mancini is WLMAC spirit itself. Her support and love for the school, its students, its staff, whether through her leadership and sponsorship of SAC initiatives, or her engaged interactions in the library, is not only clear, but radiant. And yet, despite her bustling presence and booming voice, how well do we really know this powerful woman?  This exclusive interview explores Ms. Mancini's world and life, in the present (and maybe even past!). Enjoy.