P180 speaker
Zachary Arenz
2024 New York State Teacher of the Year
Music teacher · Rochester City School District, NY
About
About Zachary
Zachary Arenz is a music educator, teacher-leader, and mentor who believes great classrooms are built on relationships, curiosity, and belonging. He is passionate about helping educators find joy, purpose, and possibility in their work.
Named the 2024 New York State Teacher of the Year, Zach has expanded his classroom’s reach far beyond its walls through national and state leadership, advocacy, and global learning and teaching fellowships.
How P180 works
Teachers like Zachary, with your teachers all year.
Live PD
Sessions at orientation and throughout the year, led by P180 speakers.
Mentoring
One-on-one and small-group support, so no teacher goes it alone.
On-demand app
Short articles and videos from P180 speakers, ready the night before a hard day.




