Civics in an Election Year: A Conversation with Zach Palmer
Aug 20, 2024 ·
55m 25s
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In this episode, Winston Brady speaks with Zach Palmer, a high school history and civics teacher at Thales Academy Apex. In this conversation, they discuss the unique challenges of teaching...
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In this episode, Winston Brady speaks with Zach Palmer, a high school history and civics teacher at Thales Academy Apex. In this conversation, they discuss the unique challenges of teaching civics in 2024 and their love for rooting civics in first principles, the Western tradition, and America's founding documents.
Zachary Palmer grew up in Barneveld, Wisconsin, on a horse farm where he learned the importance of education, hard work, and self-discipline. He taught history and civics for three years at Mystic Valley Regional Charter School in Boston, Massachusetts. During that time, Mr. Palmer advised the Model UN club, worked as the community service coordinator, and wrote several essays for publication. An avid believer in self-betterment, Mr. Palmer’s professional aspirations include becoming a master teacher while helping his students grow in virtue.
Outside of school, Mr. Palmer enjoys personal fitness and watching films with his wife. Mr. Palmer received a B.A. in History from Hillsdale College and a M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction: History from Liberty University. Mr. Palmer teaches American History, Western Civilization, and Civics.
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Zachary Palmer grew up in Barneveld, Wisconsin, on a horse farm where he learned the importance of education, hard work, and self-discipline. He taught history and civics for three years at Mystic Valley Regional Charter School in Boston, Massachusetts. During that time, Mr. Palmer advised the Model UN club, worked as the community service coordinator, and wrote several essays for publication. An avid believer in self-betterment, Mr. Palmer’s professional aspirations include becoming a master teacher while helping his students grow in virtue.
Outside of school, Mr. Palmer enjoys personal fitness and watching films with his wife. Mr. Palmer received a B.A. in History from Hillsdale College and a M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction: History from Liberty University. Mr. Palmer teaches American History, Western Civilization, and Civics.
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