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Where Are They Now: Zachary Arenz Named 2024 New York State Teacher of the Year

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Zachary Arenz, a music teacher at Flower City School Number 54 in Rochester, was recently named the 2024 New York State Teacher of the Year. COURTESY ZACHARY ARENZ

Zachary Arenz, a music teacher at Flower City School Number 54 in Rochester, was recently named the 2024 New York State Teacher of the Year. COURTESY ZACHARY ARENZ

Zachary Arenz, a music teacher at Flower City School Number 54 in Rochester, was recently named the 2024 New York State Teacher of the Year. COURTESY ZACHARY ARENZ

Zachary Arenz, a music teacher at Flower City School Number 54 in Rochester, was recently named the 2024 New York State Teacher of the Year. COURTESY ZACHARY ARENZ

Zachary Arenz, a music teacher at Flower City School Number 54 in Rochester, was recently named the 2024 New York State Teacher of the Year. COURTESY ZACHARY ARENZ

Zachary Arenz, a music teacher at Flower City School Number 54 in Rochester, was recently named the 2024 New York State Teacher of the Year. COURTESY ZACHARY ARENZ

Zachary Arenz. COURTESY ZACHARY ARENZ

Zachary Arenz. COURTESY ZACHARY ARENZ

Zachary Arenz, a music teacher at Flower City School Number 54 in Rochester, was recently named the 2024 New York State Teacher of the Year. COURTESY ZACHARY ARENZ

Zachary Arenz, a music teacher at Flower City School Number 54 in Rochester, was recently named the 2024 New York State Teacher of the Year. COURTESY ZACHARY ARENZ

authorMichelle Trauring on May 29, 2024
It’s easier to ask Zachary Arenz what instruments he doesn’t play rather than list the ones he does. But there was a time when he only knew his way around... more

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