17 October 2025
Take Five: Principal Tyrone Dowdell at Green Elementary School
One of Principal Dowdell's mottos is to “speak life and speak love.”
17 October 2025
A Full Circle Journey
Ms. Lazaro says that seeing students grow from year to year is one of her favorite parts of her job.
17 October 2025
Supporting Students in a New Way as an Instructional Coach
Ms. Olivera is excited to still be empowering students on Chicago’s South Side.
10 October 2025
Catching Up with an Exceptional School Counselor
Dr. Beasley-Green creates innovative college exploration initiatives that help students see what is possible for them.
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10 October 2025
How a Veteran Social Studies Teacher is Approaching Her Instruction This School Year
Ms. Perry continues to develop impactful strategies for making sure her classroom is a space where everyone feels safe, supported, and empowered to share their ideas.
10 October 2025
Take Five with Sara Haas: School Principal at Brighton Park Elementary
Dr. Haas knows that students are deeply cared for in her school building, and that families are valued and supported.
03 October 2025
Take Five with Kenyada Burks: MTSS Coordinator and Instructional Coach at Minnie Miñoso Academy
Ms. Burks is known as a passionate student advocate who is never at rest when she is in the building.
26 September 2025
Take Five with Caroline Depcik, Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Itinerant Teacher with the CPS Office for Students with Disabilities
Ms. Depcik strives to be a role model for students who are deaf and hard of hearing.
