The Heart of Teaching

By Dave Ruzycki

The Heart of Teaching is a podcast where teacher Dave Ruzycki passes on lessons and stories from his 43 year teaching career, interviews past students, talks current events, and much more!... more

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How many episodes does The Heart of Teaching have?

The podcast currently has 139 episodes available.

The Heart of Teaching episodes:

August 04, 2026 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 field! Enjoy!
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9min
July 28, 2026 137 - Motivation
A remastered episode which features a humiliating football game, a clear understanding of loyalty and discipline, jars of baby food, and a Coastal Championship.
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11min
July 21, 2026 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 help explain the concept of imagery. Enjoy!

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10min
July 15, 2026 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 homeless football player. They all come together when discussing I.Q. and E.Q.! Enjoy!

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19min
July 07, 2026 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!
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8min
June 30, 2026 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 been remastered, renumbered, and reposted. Enjoy!

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10min
June 23, 2026 132 - Apathy
A heated discussion, a motorcycle crash, and a forever lesson on apathy come together in this episode. Lots to reflect on!

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8min
June 10, 2026 131 - Grey Area
The lesson I learned about teaching as a result of failing a final exam, and a kind and supportive History Professor.
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9min
May 27, 2026 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!

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7min
May 12, 2026 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 downtown eastside had on his grade 10 students.
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6min

FAQs about The Heart of Teaching:

How many episodes does The Heart of Teaching have?

The podcast currently has 139 episodes available.