Zach Rondot is a passionate fourth-grade teacher in Troy, Michigan. His mission is to teach students the mindsets, skills, and attributes that will help them live a happy, successful, and fulfilling life long after they leave his classroom. Zach was named 2019 Troy School District Elementary Teacher of the Year as well as the 2019 Oakland County Elementary Teacher of the Year.
Zach has a Master’s Degree in Educational Technology from Central Michigan University and is also an adjunct faculty instructor in the Master’s program of Learning, Design, and Technology at CMU. He utilizes technology to create learning opportunities that otherwise would not be possible. Zach and his students created The 4th-Grade Innovators Podcast with the aim to inspire, motivate, and make a positive impact on kids and adults around the world. The podcast has been listened to in Australia, Africa, Europe, Asia, and all over North America. Check it out at Anchor.fm/4thgradeinnovators
Zach is a dynamic presenter who has been featured at various educational conferences, universities, and Edcamps over the last five years. He loves connecting with teachers around the world to grow his Professional Learning Network. Connect with Zach at his blog, ZachRondot.com, on Clubhouse: @MrRondot, on Twitter: @MrRondot, or on Instagram: @ZachRondot.