#D127GetsReal

This podcast is for our D127 community: What does our district offer and who are the people committed to cultivating our community?

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Episode 7: D127 Gets Artistic!

The Grayslake North Art Department recently won an award as an Illinois Art Education Association (IAEA) School of Distinction. We talked to teachers Kelly Bott, Randy Sweitzer, Meghan Crowley, and Katie Drummond and incredibly talented students Mei and Elijah about art, art education, and the creative process!

Dec 16, 2023•30 min

Episode 6: D127 Gets Public Service!

In this episode, Mr. Dustin Chierico talks about the D127 course Public Service Practicum (PSP)! Students learn leadership skills while honing project management abilities - and all this while serving the public good through fundraising and overall being great humans. And what's the connection to Aerosmith, Run DMC, Rick Rubin and the Beastie Boys? Listen and find out what our amazing Grayslake 127 students are doing to serve their communities!

Nov 13, 2023•27 min

Ep 5: D127 Gets Athletic Trainers!

In this episode, we talk to D127 Athletic Trainers Caitlin Bender and Glen Gerdes, with very special guest Student Athletic Trainer Grayslake North Senior Brooke! These people are so critical to the safety of our student athletes, so tune in to hear what they are all about. And if you listen past the 2:30 mark, you can even hear Glen! Apologies for the tech issues. We're learning. :-)

Nov 01, 2023•20 min

Ep 4: D127 Gets Pathways, Internships, and Career Opportunities (pt 2)

In the second part of our conversation, we talk pathways, career exploration, and Internships with Dr. Tracey Landry (Assistant Superintendent for Teaching, Learning, and Innovation), Mrs. Gina Schuyler (CTE Department Chair), and Mrs. Dana Oddo (Internship Coordinator). The career opportunities for students are endless!!

Oct 18, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Ep3: D127 Gets Pathways, Internships, and Career Opportunities (pt 1)

In this episode we talk pathways, career exploration, and Internships with Dr. Tracey Landry (Assistant Superintendent for Teaching, Learning, and Innovation), Mrs. Gina Schuyler (CTE Department Chair), and Mrs. Dana Oddo (Internship Coordinator). The career opportunities for students are endless!!

Oct 18, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 3

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