When Mr. Knowalot was teaching broadcasting, I tried to make classes more interesting by sharing personal experiences and observations, not just reviewing the textbook. Students didn't appreciate this. Most students did not want to hear how competitive their field is, how few of them would actually work in broadcasting, how lousy it pays, or how unglamorous it is. They all wanted to be the next Howard Stern or Dan Rather or Bob Costas. Really, it's not that hard.
People just seem to stumble over the first letter, which has a Z sound, rather than an X sound.
Maybe I should change the spelling of my name to avoid confusion. Seems like these people need a better education. Mr. Knowalot does truly admire teachers and supports them in any way he can, as made possible by Brad Ryder, a guy he knows in Keene, New Hampshire. Your feedback is appreciated.