Z-Rated Success

Are you an educator that feels underappreciated and overworked? Your work matters. You play a significant role in our society. Sadly, over 50% of new teachers quit within the first five years due to burnout. Z-Rated Success is the show that will equip, empower, and energize you to achieve success in your school and in your life. You will also learn proven strategies to better connect with your students and how to help them become a standout success.

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Episodes

What You Need To Know About Teacher Certification with Dr. Katsia Cadeau

#006 - What You Need to Know About Teacher Certification with Dr. Katsia Cadeau Dr. Katsia Cadeau is an award-winning educator, community leader, author, researcher, and motivational speaker. She is passionate about the topic of educational policy and leadership. She is currently a professor and the director of the education department at St. Thomas University in Miami, Florida. In this episode, of the Z-rated Success Podcast, Nick sits with Dr. Cadeau as she talks about the teacher’s certificat...

Jun 03, 2020•29 min•Ep. 6

What It Really Means To Be A Gifted and Talented Student With Webber Charles

#005: What It Really Means To Be A Gifted and Talented Student With Webber Charles Meet Webber Charles, the director of student’s achievements for Breakthrough Miami where he helps students from low-income under-resourced areas of Miami-Dade County overcome barriers to academic success. In this episode of Z-rated Success Podcast, Nick sits with Webber Charles as he shares his desire to recognize and impact talented and gifted students from low-income backgrounds. Listen to hear how you as an edu...

May 25, 2020•48 min•Ep. 5

The Struggle Is Real-Mental Health in The Classroom with Dr. Lashawn Lewis Gill

#004: The Struggle Is Real-Mental Health in The Classroom with Dr. Lashawn Lewis Gill Meet Dr. Lashawn Lewis Gill, a biblical counselor, a licensed professional counselor specializing in helping people help themselves. She has the desire to help people find the desire within themselves to elevate to the next level. In this episode of the Z-rated Success Podcast, Nick sits with Dr. Gill as she explains the stigma surrounding mental health and the responsibility that lies with everyone to ensure t...

May 21, 2020•24 min•Ep. 4

How to Successfully Navigate the Impact Of COVID-19 On the Education System with Dr. Steve Gallon III

#003: Meet Dr. Steve Gallon III, the elected District 1 School Board Member and Vice-Chair for the Miami-Dade County Schools and a lifelong educator who started his career as a classroom teacher. He has taught at the elementary, middle, and senior high school levels. In this episode of the Z-rated Success Podcast, Nick sits with him as he shares his journey in the education sector and his story before then. Listen in to learn the importance of education and God’s teachings in building children’s...

May 20, 2020•22 min•Ep. 3

How to Thrive in A Time of Crisis with Jhonson Napoleon

#002: How to Thrive in A Time of Crisis with Jhonson Napoleon Meet Jhonson Napoleon, the president of Azure college, CEO of Azure group, and a brand developer. He started Azure college which is the first Haitian-accredited college in the USA. In this episode of Z-rated Success Podcast, Nick speaks with Jhonson as he shares his motivation towards entrepreneurship and his heart to serve and help people. Listen to hear the technological advancements going on in the world now and how it’s going to a...

May 19, 2020•28 min•Ep. 2

Welcome to The Premiere Episode of the Z-Rated Success Podcast!

#001: Welcome to The Premiere Episode of the Z-Rated Success Podcast! Meet Nick Zizi, the host, he is a student success coach, motivational speaker, bestselling author, and an educator. Here you get to know him personally and his passion for education which stems from support from a teacher in his childhood. Listen in to learn about the importance of motivation as an educator and the steps you can take to ensure you never lack it. Top Takeaways: · The impactful difference an educator can have in...

May 15, 2020•13 min•Ep. 1

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