West Aurora 129 Podcast

In this episode, Dr. Jeff Craig, Superintendent of West Aurora Schools, welcomes Ms. Laura Edwards, the new Curriculum Coordinator for West Aurora's Career and Technical Education Department. Ms. Edwards shares her educational journey and insights on the evolving significance of CTE in schools, including recent program updates in SD129. Join us as we uncover her perspective on the role of CTE in s...

Jewel Middle School Assistant Principal for Teaching and Learning, Mr. Pete Martino sits down for a conversation with Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Jeff Craig.

In this episode, Dr. Craig is joined by veteran teacher Kevin Briars and first-year teacher Will Marks. The two are paired together as mentor/mentee as a part of the SD129 induction program for new teachers. Together, they discuss the challenges and rewards of being a mentor and mentee in the teaching profession. Kevin shares his years of experience in the classroom, while Will offers a fresh pers...

As a valued stakeholder of School District 129, we want to share with you our annual State of the District Message. In an effort to reach a larger audience, the message has taken the form of a podcast, featuring district leaders who reflect upon the accomplishments of the past year and share key initiatives for the coming year. We have also created condensed video summaries of each segment of the...

West Aurora School District Executive Director of Student and Family Services, Marti Neahring sits down with Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Jeff Craig.

SD129 District Athletic Director, Jason Buckley, sits down with Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Jeff Craig.

Get to know the next SD129 Superintendent of Schools and current Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, Dr. Michael P. Smith. He joins Superintendent Dr. Jeff Craig for a conversation that spans growing up in Aurora, what inspired him to become an educator, and his 23-year career in School District 129.

Principal of Washington Middle School, Tom Davidson, sits down with Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Jeff Craig.

StudioGC co-founder and Architect Pat Callahan, and West Aurora School District Captial Projects Manager, Pat Dacy, sit down with Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Jeff Craig.

West Aurora School District Director of Transportation, Lynn Head, sits down with Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Jeff Craig.

West Aurora High School Principal Dr. Chuck Hiscock sits down with Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Jeff Craig.

West Aurora School District Professional Development Coordinator, Laura Beatus, sits down with Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Jeff Craig.

Neal Ormond, a lifelong Aurora resident, former school board president, current volunteer coach, and the "Voice of the Blackhawks" sits down with Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Jeff Craig.

West Aurora High School Assistant Principal for Teaching and Learning, Dr. Whitney Martino sits down with Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Jeff Craig.

Washington Middle School Dean of Students, Marchel Rogers, sits down with Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Jeff Craig.

West Aurora High School CTE Pathway Program Coordinator Brian Veit and CTE Instructor Mark Williams talk with Superintendent of Schools, Jeff Craig.

West Aurora High School Head Football Coach and Learning Specialist Nate Eimer talks with Superintendent of Schools, Jeff Craig.

Superintendent of Schools, Jeff Craig sits down with West Aurora alumni, Hayley Skye Darukhanavala, to talk about her unique experiences as a West Aurora student, recording artist, producer, songwriter, pianist, professional model, and soon to be NYU Graduate.

Aurora Police Officer and West Aurora alumnus, Chris Weaver, talks with Superintendent of Schools, Jeff Craig.

West Aurora High School Dean, Pete Baker, talks with Superintendent of Schools, Jeff Craig.

Early Learning Academy Principal, Dr. Laurie Klomhaus and 3 of the Early Childhood Academy students talk with Superintendent of Schools, Jeff Craig.

The Principal of Hope D. Wall School, Dr. Terry Collette, talks with Superintendent of Schools, Jeff Craig.

Episode 9- Victor Perez by West Aurora District 129

Episode 8- Chief of Police Kristen Ziman by West Aurora District 129

Episode 7-Kevin Triplett by West Aurora District 129