By Adarsh Senthilnathan – Staff Reporter

Mr. Zuraw has been teaching at Jonathan Law High School for 16 years – two years as an intern, student teacher, and long-term sub, and 14 years as a teacher. This past year, Zuraw taught Humanities and AP United States Government and Politics, but has taught many other courses during his time at Jonathan Law. Zuraw advises Jonathan Law’s Student Congress and enjoys playing with his kids and playing fantasy sports. Advocate Staff Reporter Adarsh Senthilnathan interviewed Zuraw about his career and his time in quarantine.

Adarsh Senthilnathan: Why did you become a teacher? 

Mr. Zuraw: I never wanted to be. It wasn’t until after my freshman year of college that I realized that’s what I wanted to do. I’ve always liked history, and after being an orientation leader for incoming freshmen over the summer after my own freshmen year I loved working with kids that age. So liking history + loving working with teenagers= history teacher.

AS: What do you like most about teaching? 

MZ: The challenge of getting teenagers to do something that is probably the last thing they’d ever want to do, everyday, 180 days a year.

AS: What are you doing to pass the time at home? 

MZ: Lots of house projects, time with my kids, and virtual teaching are keeping me busy.

AS: What is your favorite Netflix show or movie that you recently watched?

MZ: Well it’s not Netflix, but the Michael Jordan documentary on ESPN is currently the main show I am watching. He was my idol growing up.

AS: What do you want to say to your fellow teachers and students?

MZ: Stay safe, you are missed, and there is no community stronger to deal with this than Jonathan Law!