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Episode 8

Interview with Herr Teutenberg

  • 19 Nov 2024
  • 41:26 min
EP 8
Interview with Herr Teutenberg
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About this episode

Herr Teutenberg, new teacher at the DSJ, in an in-depth conversation about his journey from Warstein through Mexico and Hamburg to Johannesburg — including marathon running and TV cooking shows.

In this episode, we get to know Hendrik Teutenberg, one of the new teachers at the DSJ. He talks about his origins from the small town of Warstein in the Sauerland, his experiences teaching in Mexico — including a dramatic shooting incident —, his time in Hamburg, and how he eventually ended up at the DSJ in Johannesburg. We also discuss his passion for marathon running, his appearances on German TV cooking shows, and his teaching style.

Chapters

00:00 — Welcome & Introduction

00:33 — Origins: Warstein in the Sauerland

01:28 — The Path to the DSJ Johannesburg

05:14 — Teaching in Mexico

08:50 — Adventures in Mexico: Robberies & Shooting

10:36 — Subjects: Biology, Politics & Geography

12:07 — Why Become a Teacher?

15:11 — Hobbies: Running, Cooking, Travelling

16:51 — Travelling in South Africa

18:09 — Biology & Politics: Why These Subjects?

21:02 — TV Cooking Shows: Topfgeldjäger, Küchenschlacht & Familienkochduell

26:37 — What Can Students Expect?

30:24 — Teaching Style & Hamburg vs. DSJ

32:46 — Marathon Running & Other Sports

36:40 — Impressions of the DSJ

40:17 — Closing & Farewell

Timestamps are approximate.