Teach in Ten

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!

Teach in Ten is a education podcast hosted by Cori Schwarzrock, with 64 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Cori Schwarzrock hosts Teach in Ten, a education show with 64 episodes published.

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  S4, Ep17: Signing Off with Rebecca Saffert

  May 20, 202614 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Teach in 10, Cori and Steph sit down with retiring Rebecca Saffert to reflect on her career and impact at Cary-Grove High School and District 155.</p><p>Rebecca shares her path from Cary-Grove student to teacher, dean, vice principal, and principal, including her decision to leave a career in finance to pursue a career in education. Throughout the conversation, she reflects on the importance of relationships, student belonging, and creating a school culture where every student feels supported and safe.</p><p>The episode highlights Rebecca’s work helping struggling math students, mentoring staff, leading major pr...

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  S4, Ep16: Celebrating Community with Sean Scotty

  May 19, 202614 minS0

  <p>Guest: Sean Scotty, Retiring Dean at Crystal Lake South High School</p><p>In this special retiree episode, Steph sits down with Sean Scotty, longtime dean at Crystal Lake South, to reflect on a career centered on relationships, growth, and helping students navigate some of the most important years of their lives.</p><p>Sean shares his journey from math teacher to dean, along with stories about the evolving culture of Crystal Lake South, including the history of “The Pit." Throughout the conversation, Sean emphasizes the importance of building relationships first. As a dean, he saw discipline not simply as...

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  S4, Ep15: Building Connections with Brian Adcock

  May 13, 202616 minS0

  <p>In this Season 4 episode of Teach in 10, Steph and Todd sit down with longtime Crystal Lake South teacher and coach Brian Adcock to celebrate his 33 years in District 155.</p><p>Brian reflects on his path from a small downstate Illinois town to becoming a math teacher, golf coach, Academic Challenge coach, and mentor at Crystal Lake South High School. He shares stories from teaching AP Calculus in the district’s smallest classroom, coaching state-level teams, and building strong relationships with students and colleagues along the way.</p><p>The conversation centers on Brian’s belief that classrooms should feel like...

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  S4, Ep14: A Legacy of Literacy with Vicki Billimack

  Apr 28, 202616 minS0

  <p>In this special retiree episode, Cori and Steph sit down with Vicki Billimack, an English teacher who has spent her career helping students fall in love with stories, writing, and the learning process.</p><p>Vicki reflects on her journey into teaching, from starting as a technical writer to finding her place in the classroom, and the moments that made it all worth it. She shares how her passion for storytelling shaped her teaching, whether she was bringing The Odyssey to life, guiding students through Romeo and Juliet, or sitting beside a student during a writing conference and helping...

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  S4 Ep13: Honoring Retirees - Sharon Anderson

  Apr 11, 202615 minS0

  <p>In this special episode, Cori and Steph sit down with Sharon Anderson, a Cary-Grove alum and longtime English teacher, as she reflects on her career ahead of retirement. Sharon shares stories from her journey - from being a student in the building to spending decades shaping the lives of others in the very same halls.</p><p>Throughout the conversation, Sharon returns to one constant: relationships matter most. She speaks candidly about the moments that defined her career, including navigating tragedy, supporting students through loss, and learning how to care for both others and herself along the way.</p><...

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