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May 14, 2025 22 mins
"We do it [teach] because we care and we want to raise really great humans to make a really great world."
 
It’s not just an activity — it’s students finding their voice.

At least, that’s what Mrs. Zeller will tell you.

Kathryn Zeller has been a teacher at Westridge Middle School for a number of years.  And anyone who’s stepped into her classroom will tell you — she’s passionate, she’s creative, and she will find a way to reach every student.

That’s the common theme for Mrs. Zeller’s passion project — the Westridge Middle School Speech Team.

Mrs. Zeller joins 'The GIPS Cast' to share why Middle School Speech is deeply connected to helping students discover who they are and how to share themselves confidently with the world.

Throughout the conversation, Mrs. Zeller shares her focus of giving students a chance to participate in something; helping them find a sense of belonging at school; and having fun. 

A few Westridge students — Kingleigh, Kyra, & Grace — pop-in to share their voices and experiences too.  All of it, of course, rooted in making friends and crafting cool speeches along the way.

Because it all comes back to fostering creativity and empowering student voices.

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GUESTS: 
Kathryn Zeller - Teacher & Speech Coach, Westridge Middle School
Kingleigh, Kyra, & Grace - Westridge 8th Graders & Speech-ers

HOST:
Mitchell Roush - GIPS Communications Director

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