Teach in Ten

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...

In this episode, we will be chatting with Cary-Grove teacher Emily Schnacke. Emily will be sharing ways that she helps her FCS students connect with the real world. She is passionate about making learning engaging, fun, and meaningful. 

GuestDr. Neil Lesinski (Community High School District 155 Superintendent) Contact Information Email: Nlesinski@d155.org Twitter: @NeilLesinski Instagram: dr.neillesinski Episode SummaryIn this episode, we sit down with D155 Superintendent Neil Lesinski to discuss his vision for the future of D155. He will share his "why" for why he is an educator as well as his hopes and plans for the f...

In this episode, we will talk to District 155's current superintendent, Steve Olson. Tune in to hear Steve reflect on the changes in education, his time with the district, and his hopes moving forward.

The motto at D155 is "Enter with Promise. Leave with Purpose." In this episode, Justin will share how the career experiences program can help our students find their purpose. This includes increased internship opportunities, post-secondary certifications, and partnering with the community through guest speakers and field trip opportunities. In addition, Justin will share how we leverage...

In this episode, we discuss real-world relevance, guest speakers, and authentic learning experiences with business teacher, Theresa Miller. Listen to this episode to learn more about how to connect the community to classroom learning.

In this episode, we discuss real-world relevance and civic engagement in the classroom with Alia Bluemlein. Check out her strategies and approaches for authentic learning experiences as she challenges students to be positive and active citizens in the classroom and the community.

Listen to our latest podcast with autos teacher Dan Jegerski as he discusses bringing real-world relevance to the classroom through hands-on, lab-based lessons. 

Teach in Ten: Ep 06 with Lana Bachta

In this episode, Kerry Parrish will share strategies she uses to embed SEL skills into her art classroom. She purposefully structures her class to encourage building relationships between teacher and student and student from student to student. She emphasizes the real-world relevance of skills like communication for their future careers to increase student buy-in. She is a strong proponent of the...

In this episode, Chris will share how she creates an empathetic classroom environment that encourages her students to be their authentic selves. Specifically, she will discuss her work with at-risk students and how she leverages the power of community-building, goal-setting and positive reinforcement to increase their sense of belonging and academic success.

In this episode, Maria will share her expertise in the field of Mindfulness. As a school social worker, she teaches students ways to practice mindfulness to better control their emotions. She also teaches a mindfulness class for the faculty at D155 called "Get Oxygen." Maria will share why she believes that teaching mindful practices benefit students and adults and specific ways to build mindfulne...

In this episode, Sarah Dunker will share how she has embedded skills in leadership, empathy, grit, accountability, and communication into her class using a LEGACY rubric. She fosters self-awareness in her students by explicitly focusing on one skill in each lesson. This has built a strong classroom community where students feel free to take risks. Plus, she challenges her students to seek out ways...

In this episode, Eric Chandler will share strategies he utilizes to build a strong classroom community. Eric is a firm believer in the adage that "students don't care what you know until they know that you care." He will share specific strategies that he uses to build strong relationships with his students and how he incorporates these strategies into his classroom routine.

Welcome to the Teach in Ten Podcast , hosted by Cori Schwarzrock (A teacher and DL at Cary-Grove High School) and Steph Sukow (A teacher and Instructional Coach at Cary-Grove High School). We are excited to share different strategies and best practices that are being used by teachers across D155 in ten minutes or less! Teach in Ten is all about celebrating great teaching and amplifying the voices...