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Macomb Flight Path

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Craig Williams, with Journey12.com , will be the host for your very own Macomb Schools Podcast, titled, “Flight Path” Each month and from time to time, we sit down with key players and game-changers from within the Macomb School Community and talk about the things that matter to all of us, but especially to the outcomes of our kids. Macomb is a remarkable community and, as we’ve spoken to so many already for the Flight Path magazine, one thing becomes eminently clear, you have each other’s back. And everyone in this community seems to be a part of that. And just as you’re a part of this school...

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Lisa Mooney: The View from the Front Desk 04.11.2025 32:38

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...

Macomb Roots, Community Wings: Jill Beck’s Story of Service 30.10.2025 39:20

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...

Building Foundations at Lincoln: Mr. Eric Bryan 29.03.2025 28:14

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...

Kaitlyn Bagley, An Inspired Love For Learning 03.03.2025 33:08

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,...

Introducing The Flight Path Podcast 01.03.2025 38:14

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...