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Teach in Ten

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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 at CG). 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 of our amazing teachers in D155. Really, we are here to have a good conversation about good teaching. Thanks for listening!
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Episodes

S2 Ep3: Gamification with Kait Sanford

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 to foster creativity and problem-solving. Take a listen to hear how she incorporates puzzles, escape...

Sep 13, 202310 minSeason 2Ep. 3

S2 Ep2: Making Real-World Connections with FCS

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.

Aug 30, 202310 min

S2 Ep1: Meet the Superintendent

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 future of our district.

Aug 01, 202311 minSeason 2Ep. 1

S1 Ep 11: Leaving a Legacy with Steve Olson

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.

May 16, 202318 min

S1 Ep 10: Finding Purpose through Career Experiences with Justin DeBolt

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 SchoolLinks to foster communication between all stakeholders - from students to teachers, to community busines...

May 04, 202310 min

S1 Ep 9: Authentic Learning Experiences with Theresa Miller

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.

Apr 20, 202310 min

S1 Ep 7: Real-World Relevance with Dan Jegerski

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.

Mar 23, 202311 minSeason 1Ep. 7

S1 Ep 5: Building Relationships with Kerry Parrish

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 CASEL-5 Framework and will share how she teaches self-awareness, self-management, and relationship s...

Feb 22, 202310 min

S1 Ep 4: SEL Supportive Classroom Practices with Christine Graham

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.

Feb 08, 202310 min

S1 Ep 3: Bringing Mindfulness into the Classroom with Maria Bidelman

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 mindfulness practices into any classroom.

Jan 26, 202310 min

S1 EP 2: Growing a Legacy with Sarah Dunker

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 to transfer these skills to other areas of their lives.

Jan 12, 202311 min

S1 Ep 1: Building Classroom Culture with Eric Chandler

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.

Dec 06, 202211 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Teach in Ten: Ep 00 (Pilot)

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 of our amazing teachers in D155. Really, we are here to have a good conversation about good teaching...

Nov 29, 20224 min
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