Teach in Ten

In this episode of  Teach in Ten , Cori and Steph continue their  A Day in the Life of...  series by welcoming the legendary Donna Ganshaw, the administrative assistant to the athletic director at Cary-Grove High School. Donna shares her deep roots in District 155, from being a student to dedicating 24 years of service to the district. She gives insight into the dynamic nature of her role, the imp...

Guests: Dr. Steve Koch (Principal of Prairie Ridge High School) Email:  skoch@d155.org Podcast Summary: In this debut episode of the new  Teach in Ten  series,  A Day in the Life of... , hosts Cori and Steph welcome Steve Koch, a seasoned school principal, to explore the multifaceted role of school leadership. Steve takes listeners through his career path, sharing how he transitioned from a classr...

What does it mean to be innovative in teaching? In this episode, Cori and Steph sit down with Kristin Bernatz and Samantha Hardie to explore how educators can embrace creativity, adaptability, and bold thinking to bring meaningful experiences to their students. The conversation highlights an exciting podcast project Kristin and Sam led in their classrooms. Students tackled  The Catcher in the Rye...

Guest: Tony Moretti (Dean of Students at Haber Oaks, Head Girls Basketball Coach at Cary-Grove) Email: amoretti@d155org Podcast Summary:In this episode of  Teach in 10 , Tony Moretti, a dean at Haber Oaks, shares his journey from banking to education and his passion for supporting all learners in a public therapeutic day school setting. He highlights Haber Oaks' unique programs, like the practical...

Guest: Sarah Murmann Contact Information: smurmann@d155.org X: @mathbymurmannIn In this Teach in 10 episode, we sit down with Sarah Murmann, a D155 math teacher and Robotics Club sponsor. Sarah shares how Robotics fosters creativity, teamwork, and community as students design and compete in the First Tech Challenge. She highlights the growth she witnesses each season and unique team traditions lik...

Guest: Kristine Hester (Choral Director, Music Instructor, Activities Co-Director) Email: khester@d155org Instagram: @cghs.activities, @carygrovechoirsWebsite: carygrovechoirs.org Podcast Summary: In this episode, Cori and Steph welcome Kristine Hester, a choir teacher and activities director at Cary-Grove High School. Kris shares her journey as a transformative leader in the fine arts and discuss...

In this episode of Teach in 10 , we chat with Al Kremer about the awesome German Exchange Program at Cary-Grove High School. Al explains how the program works: German students stay with local families for three weeks in the spring, and our students head to Germany in the summer. It’s more than just a trip, though—students live in a new culture, speak another language, and step out of their comfort...

Guest: Veronica GutzmerEmail: vgutzmer@d155.org Podcast Summary: In this episode of Teach in 10 , we sit down with Veronica Gutzmer, the District Office Internship Coordinator for D155. Veronica shares exciting updates on the internship program, including recent progress and the impactful changes aimed at enhancing student experiences. We explore how these internships bridge the gap between classr...

Guest: Lori Ratliff, the Director of Teaching and Learning, Curriculum and Pathways Welcome back to Season 3 of Teach in Ten. This season we will be focusing on our D155 core values. We are excited to introduce our first guest - Lori Ratliff, the Director of Teaching and Learning, Curriculum and Pathways. During this episode, we will discuss the district's new approach to professional learning...

Guest: Steve Karlblom, Industry and Career Teacher at Prairie Ridge High School Season 2, Episode 18 of Teach in Ten, Steve Karlblom discusses the evolution of internships, spotlighting the shift towards Micro-Internships. Highlighting the benefits of career exploration and skill acquisition, Karlblom reveals how these opportunities empower students to make informed decisions about their futures.

Guest: Andrea Miculinich, Nurse and Educator at Crystal Lake Central Contact Information: amiculinich@d155.org Episode Summary: In the latest episode of "Teach in Ten," CLC nurse and teacher Andrea Miculinich shares insights into nursing education at Crystal Lake Central High School. She discusses the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program, which offers students district-wide the chan...

Guest: Shannon Levitt (AVID and English Teacher at Crystal Lake Central High School) Contact Information: shannonlevitt@d155.org In this episode, we sit down with Crystal Lake Central High School teacher Shannon Levitt to explore a unique program currently offered at CLC and CLS. AVID is a program aimed to inspire students from diverse backgrounds to achieve their college dreams. Shannon will shar...

Guest: Kathy Gilbert, Director of Teaching & Learning, Curriculum & Pathways Contact Information: Email: kgilbert@d155.org Podcast Summary: In this episode of Teach in Ten, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Kathy Gilbert, who serves as the Director of Teaching and Learning, Curriculum, and Pathways at D155. Dual credit programs are experiencing a surge in popularity nationwide. Las...

Guest: Katie Hatters (Science Teacher at Cary-Grove High School and Crystal Lake Central High School) In Season 2, Episode 14 of "Teach in Ten," Cori and Steph sit down with Katie Hatters, a dynamic science teacher from Cary-Grove High School and Crystal Lake Central High School, to delve into the innovative realm of using drones and robotics to enhance student engagement. Throughout the...

In this episode of "Teach in Ten," Shannon Podzimek shares her passion for integrating student interns into district communications. Starting in 2016, Shannon has hosted 12 interns, offering them a unique perspective on promoting the district through their eyes. She discusses the program's benefits, emphasizing the value of students discovering their career interests and the impact o...

In the latest episode of Teach in Ten, we sit down with Kristin Buttell, a Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) teacher at Crystal Lake South High School. Episode 12 delves into the world of culinary education as Kristin shares insights into her innovative Culinary Program. Kristin walks listeners through the state-of-the-art commercial kitchen at Crystal Lake South, providing a vivid description o...

Guest: Dr. Michael Arrigoni Contact Information Email: marrigoni@d155.org Twitter: @Michael_CG155 Apple Podcast Spotify Podcast Youtube Podcast Videos Episode Summary:vJoin us as we kick off our specialized programming series with Michael Arrigoni, a special education teacher extraordinaire at Cary-Grove High School. Michael spills the beans on his fascinating topic: boosting students' spoken...

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of multilanguage learning with our guest, Steve Knope. As an educator and advocate for language learners, Steve shares valuable insights into the diverse needs of language learners and offers practical strategies for learners at all levels.

Guest: Dan Foster, Music and Band Teacher at Crystal Lake South High School Contact Information Email: dfoster@d155.org Instagram: clsgators_band Facebook: CLSGatorBandWebsite: https//sites.google.com/d155.org/cls-bands Episode SummaryIn this episode, we sit down with the music maestro himself, Dan Foster, a rockstar music and band teacher at Crystal Lake South. As we wrap up our series on spicing...

In this episode, Joe Jauch unveils the secrets behind his transformative Incubator class, a program teaching entrepreneurship to high school students in over 100 schools nationwide. Through hands-on projects, students create their own products and services, guided by real entrepreneurs and business experts. The class culminates in Pitch Week, where student teams pitch their ideas to investors, pot...

Welcome to an exciting episode where Wendy takes us behind the scenes of her Design Production course, showcasing innovative ways to boost student engagement. Wendy reveals the secrets behind her job-centric class, where students collaborate with faculty members to craft one-of-a-kind products, spanning from captivating logos to eye-catching posters, trendy t-shirts, and compelling promotional mat...

In this episode, join Danica as she unveils her innovative strategies for enhancing student engagement in her forensic science class. Through the power of hands-on labs, Danica immerses her students in the world of forensic science, encouraging them to actively interact with the material they are learning. Throughout the episode, she generously shares her favorite lessons, including exciting activ...

Guest: Corey Miedwig, English Teacher at Crystal Lake South High School Email: cmiedwig@d155.org Episode Summary: In this episode, Corey will share how she has centered her classroom around central themes that she called "Enduring Questions." In contrast to Essential Questions, Enduring Questions can last the entire semester or even the entire year. At the end of the semester, the studen...

In this episode, Erika will share her love of board games and how she has transferred her love of games into the classroom. She often uses games to teach new content and review previously learned content. For example, she plays a poker-based game (see below) to teach financial literacy. She also uses games like Headbanz to review key vocabulary. She will also share some helpful hints if this is so...

GuestKait Sanford (Instructional Coach and Special Education Teacher - Prairie Ridge High School) Contact InformationEmail: ksanford@d155.org Twitter: @kaitsanford Episode SummaryIn this episode, we sit down with Kait Sanford an instructional coach and special education teacher. She will share her passionate about creating engaging lessons using gamification. Her lessons are purposefully designed...