Lukas Sollberger, a teacher at Trinity Lutheran Classical School, shares his passion for history and how it led him to dress in historical attire. He discusses the impact of his outfits on student engagement and the positive reactions he receives from both students and others. Lukas also shares his journey into education and the inspiration he received from his high school art teacher. He talks about the challenges he has faced as an early career teacher, including understanding the impact of a student's home life on their performance. Lukas emphasizes the importance of relationships in teaching and offers advice to aspiring and new teachers. Finally, he shares his love for high wheel bicycles and his experience riding them.

Takeaways

• Dressing in historical attire can have a positive impact on student engagement and create a unique learning environment.
• Understanding the impact of a student's home life is crucial for teachers to provide appropriate support and create a positive learning environment.
• Building relationships with students and colleagues is essential for effective teaching and creating a positive school culture.
• New teachers should be patient with themselves and seek support from colleagues as they navigate the challenges of their first years in the profession.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction and Guest Introduction

01:23 - The Inspiration Behind Historical Outfits

02:39 - Impact of Historical Attire on Student Engagement

03:29 - Journey into Education and Inspiration to Become a Teacher

05:14 - Challenges Faced as an Early Career Teacher

07:11 - Teaching a Wide Range of Grade Levels

09:51 - Role of Technology in the Classroom

12:03 - Coping with Emotional Ups and Downs of Teaching

15:02 - Love for Teaching and Importance of Relationships

16:46 - Advice for Aspiring and New Teachers

19:12 - Passion for High Wheel Bicycles

21:42 - Closing Remarks and Social Media Accounts