This was awesome. When I got to the last minute I was like - "hol up, it's already over??? I wanna know more about this guy!!" Great storytelling and super engaging
YAY PIZ! So glad to see he's still at it, all of it! I had the privilege of being one of his students (@Pomona), he was one of my favorite teachers. Outdoor club was the best, he would take us rock climbing, hiking, camping, spelunking, you name it we did it. I learned so much from this man! Piz, if you see this, thank you so much!
I didnt know Rob at the time. I was belaying any and all at the ouray ice fest this year and Rob came to me with his son for a quick belay before the competition. He is one of the kindest most present people I have ever met and I am grateful to have been there for a learning experience with Rob and his kid.
This is such a good film Lane! Rob is a beast! Can definitely relate to his productivity, I hate beach vacations lol. I'm going to rewatch this every time I'm feeling lazy!
I smile looking back on this...working with Piz, those kids, our babes. R-5 was an adventure and Piz helped push us teachers to try new and exciting things. He also allowed us to have fun with him, his classes and structure.
The exact balance between climbing, work and family is hard to achieve and even harder to maintain. Two are the basic things to hope to reach him: a patient wife who loves you and live close to the walls. Congratulations on finding him! Rolando
And here I am, watching a youtube video about this madlad being productive 365 days of the year while I should lern for the upcomming university exams...
First of all, well done on the video: succinct, organized, focused. Like Rob, I too am a teacher, climber, husband and parent. It does get busy. Good on him for living his life to the fullest. I do, however, have one small gripe. I was surprised and disappointed with that scene in which he says "bullshit". Us teachers slip up and curse. Not gonna act like it does not happen. However, that usually only happens with rookie teachers or in private conversations. To be a veteran teacher and use that "tough love" approach while on camera, while around other students, while at-risk students, smacks of poor judgment and self-regulation. Of course, these kids are motivated. Why else would they be in your class? Of course, you should not show them pity and should hold them to high standards. At the same time, you are the adult. Don't lose your cool. Listen more, talk less. By the way, I have taught underprivileged students for over 10 years. I have made all the mistakes and them some. I'm just amazed Mr. Pizem not only openly uses this type of technique, this type of language, but that he also allowed himself to be filmed doing so. Breathtaking.
From my perspective as a former teenage degenerate, I disagree with you 100%. So while you may not like the style, I saw it working in real time each day and his relationship with students is overwhelmingly positive. I wish I'd had a teacher like Rob, which is what drew me into the story to begin with. If you're interested in learning more about what they are doing at that school I can put you in touch or send you a video I cut for them for fund raising and grant applications.
Great it's working for some students. I still don't find this particular method to be best practice. One can hold students to a high standard while still refraining from cursing or putting a student on blast.
Last tidbit and I'll go: if you as a teacher curse on camera, at most schools that will lead to an unpleasant meeting with admin. Not conducive to job security. :)
@@baddingo4243 I think you are grossly misinterpreting what's happening on screen. He's not putting the student on blast. Rob is addressing the differences between "talking big" and following through. The moment is conversational. Maybe it's a failure on my part as an editor but there is certainly no hostility or aggression taking place.
This was awesome. When I got to the last minute I was like - "hol up, it's already over??? I wanna know more about this guy!!" Great storytelling and super engaging
YAY PIZ! So glad to see he's still at it, all of it! I had the privilege of being one of his students (@Pomona), he was one of my favorite teachers. Outdoor club was the best, he would take us rock climbing, hiking, camping, spelunking, you name it we did it. I learned so much from this man! Piz, if you see this, thank you so much!
I didnt know Rob at the time. I was belaying any and all at the ouray ice fest this year and Rob came to me with his son for a quick belay before the competition. He is one of the kindest most present people I have ever met and I am grateful to have been there for a learning experience with Rob and his kid.
This is such a good film Lane! Rob is a beast! Can definitely relate to his productivity, I hate beach vacations lol. I'm going to rewatch this every time I'm feeling lazy!
Get after it!
I smile looking back on this...working with Piz, those kids, our babes. R-5 was an adventure and Piz helped push us teachers to try new and exciting things. He also allowed us to have fun with him, his classes and structure.
This is such a great film. To see Rob as a whole person rather than as just a badass climber is wonderful!🙏
The exact balance between climbing, work and family is hard to achieve and even harder to maintain. Two are the basic things to hope to reach him: a patient wife who loves you and live close to the walls.
Congratulations on finding him!
Rolando
Great film. I think it touches on something a lot of us can relate to. Nice character story, thanks for sharing.
Amazing! One of the more inspiring videos I've seeing a long time.
Always been interested in what made Rob tick. What an animal.
Those kids are incredibly lucky! Both his own, and the students he teaches.
Finally get to see who this guy is. What a rad dude. Great vid!
Great film, and what a great guy Rob is!
Amazing film!, thank you for making this!!
Absolutely adored this! Keep up the great work!
And here I am, watching a youtube video about this madlad being productive 365 days of the year while I should lern for the upcomming university exams...
It's so hard to keep that many irons in the fire into your thirties. Props to people who don't allow themselves to be ground down.
excellent climbing content. More of this. less dub steppy boulders :)
This was a great short film! Keep 'em coming !
Used to see Rob climbing at the gym in north Denver a bunch. Rad guy then and now for sure.
Jeeez that was good! Would love see more. Well done
i wish he could come teach in oakland, california and expose kids to things like rock climbing.
What a stand up guy.
So good
The best
I can so relate 😂
goodness me
Kids had no prussiks when abseiling? Am I missing something?
Fireman's belay.
First of all, well done on the video: succinct, organized, focused. Like Rob, I too am a teacher, climber, husband and parent. It does get busy. Good on him for living his life to the fullest. I do, however, have one small gripe. I was surprised and disappointed with that scene in which he says "bullshit". Us teachers slip up and curse. Not gonna act like it does not happen. However, that usually only happens with rookie teachers or in private conversations. To be a veteran teacher and use that "tough love" approach while on camera, while around other students, while at-risk students, smacks of poor judgment and self-regulation. Of course, these kids are motivated. Why else would they be in your class? Of course, you should not show them pity and should hold them to high standards. At the same time, you are the adult. Don't lose your cool. Listen more, talk less. By the way, I have taught underprivileged students for over 10 years. I have made all the mistakes and them some. I'm just amazed Mr. Pizem not only openly uses this type of technique, this type of language, but that he also allowed himself to be filmed doing so. Breathtaking.
From my perspective as a former teenage degenerate, I disagree with you 100%. So while you may not like the style, I saw it working in real time each day and his relationship with students is overwhelmingly positive. I wish I'd had a teacher like Rob, which is what drew me into the story to begin with.
If you're interested in learning more about what they are doing at that school I can put you in touch or send you a video I cut for them for fund raising and grant applications.
@@lane.mathis 100% agree.
Great it's working for some students. I still don't find this particular method to be best practice. One can hold students to a high standard while still refraining from cursing or putting a student on blast.
Last tidbit and I'll go: if you as a teacher curse on camera, at most schools that will lead to an unpleasant meeting with admin. Not conducive to job security. :)
@@baddingo4243 I think you are grossly misinterpreting what's happening on screen. He's not putting the student on blast.
Rob is addressing the differences between "talking big" and following through. The moment is conversational.
Maybe it's a failure on my part as an editor but there is certainly no hostility or aggression taking place.
Ironic and almost comical that he’s a public school teacher so he can afford to keep his kids out of public school