Macomb Flight Path

Every district has a heartbeat. In Macomb, you can hear it best in the soft rhythm of a well-run office, in the laughter that slips down the hallway, in the quiet understanding between people who’ve worked together long enough to finish one another’s sentences. Today’s guest on Flight Path knows that rhythm better than most. Lisa Mooney has been part of Macomb CUSD 185 since 2001, serving as Execu...

Today I’m talking with Jill Beck, a woman whose fingerprints are all over the good work being done in Macomb. From her years directing United Way of McDonough County to her leadership of the Macomb Athletic Boosters, Jill has built a career—and a reputation—on the idea that when a community raises its hand, things happen. She’s proof that you don’t have to sit on the sidelines when there’s work to...

Eric Bryan is the principal of Lincoln Elementary in Macomb, Illinois, and if there’s one thing you’ll take away from our conversation today, it’s that leadership in education isn’t just about policies and procedures—it’s about people. It’s about community. And it’s about a relentless commitment to making sure that, from the moment a child walks through the doors of Lincoln, they are seen, support...

Today, we’re talking with Kaitlyn Bagley, a fifth-grade teacher at Edison School who brings a deep love for learning into her classroom every day. In this conversation, we’ll dive into what makes fifth grade such a pivotal year, how she fosters curiosity and confidence in her students, and the importance of collaboration among educators. Kaitlyn is not just a teacher—she’s a mentor, a role model,...

Welcome to this inaugural episode of Flight Path – the Podcast! I’m your host, Craig Williams with Journey12, and this is our audio counterpart to the Quarterly Magazine. We’re here to meet with the leaders, doers, volunteers, and supporters of Macomb Schools, and find our way into important conversations that connect us all.  You know, education is more than instruction. It’s leadership, innovati...