S3 Ep 06: Student Success and Community with Tony Moretti

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 and empowering Haber Mart, which rewards students for positive behavior. He describes the school’s focus on fostering student growth through attendance, coursework, and the use of social services. Tony discusses the school’s transformation after relocating to Crystal Lake South, which expanded opportunities for students, and emphasizes the importance of building community at Haber Oaks and as a basketball coach at Cary-Grove. He offers advice to teachers on connecting with students through genuine conversations, patience, and differentiated instruction, reinforcing the value of understanding individual needs to promote success.