ZA

P180 speaker

Zachary Arenz

2024 New York State Teacher of the Year

Music teacher · Rochester City School District, NY

  • Arts & music
  • Mentoring & coaching

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.