S7 E103: ELA Teacher, Author, and Host of Coffee with Kenobi - Dan Z

From a Galaxy (or School) Far, Far, Away....our friend, Dan Zehr, from Coffee With Kenobi joined us to talk about pedagogy and Star Wars. Two of our favorite topics.

Dan Zehr is an ELA teacher who also has designed a platform that built an amazing community and conversation about Star Wars. His ability to blend critical thinking and intellectual honesty with a sense of humor has served him well as the host and brand director of the popular podcast, Coffee With Kenobi. Dan Z is a longtime contributor to StarWars.com and is the co-author of three Star Wars books: The Star Wars Book, the Star Wars Character Encyclopedia (2021), & Star Wars I Am Your Father: Lessons For Parents, Protectors, and Mentors.

Our guest is not only a influencer of Star Wars fandom, but he his also a motivator to students for learning, We got a chance to talk to him about his curriculum and the unique ways that he builds discussions with his students around mythology, often using pop culture to make connections and analysis like Moana and The Mandalorian. 

We discuss the importance of continuous learning and professional development for educators, as Dan shares with us his current enrollment in getting his Masters in Creative Writing. 

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