100% All In From District 123

As an extension of the 100% All-In Podcast, Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 launches a new "Trust Talks" series, where superintendent Dr. Paul Enderle sits with school leadership about initiatives in their buildings that evoke a sense of trust and belonging within the school community. In this inaugural episode, Associate Principal Amanda Crossley discusses how a new biking-to-school program at Sward Elementary School encourages students and families to be involved and active together.

At Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123, our 100% All-In mindset goes beyond the classroom walls and spreads throughout our community. Just as our staff and students persevere and are 100% All-In every day at school, our families are also 100% All-In to ensure continuous growth and success as a community. Listen to this episode as Superintendent Dr. Paul Enderle speaks with Hometown Elementary School's PTA President, Zac Christianson, about how our community comes together to support all of our students and families.

In this episode, we celebrate the successful Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School Cheer Team. Join Superintendent Dr. Paul Enderle and coaches Jen DiSalvo and Adriana Lopez as they dive into how these athletes leveled up their Flexible Thinking, became ultimate Productive Teammates, and persevered over obstacles. Hear how a 100% All-In mindset can lead to an award-winning season.

Listen to Superintendent Dr. Paul Enderle and D123 Assistive Technologist Janet Kennedy as they discuss how assistive technology tools help drive our students to success. From research and technological evolution to rewarding stories and challenges, learn how assistive technology is used in District 123 and how it advances our 100% All-in mission and Ganbatte mindset every day.

What happens when you go on a famous game show? These two District 123 teachers, Brenda Sweetser and Cherie Noisette, talk about their experiences on the long-running show Wheel of Fortune on this episode of 100% All-In.

What is an instructional coach and what do they do? Superintendent Dr. Paul Enderle sits down with Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 Instructional Coach Colleen Koch to discuss the importance of the role in education. Learn about the art of teaching, and see how helping teachers grow leads to stronger student learning.

How do you make math meaningful? How do you build a deeper understanding of mathematics? Are you a math person? Find out the answer to these questions and more as Superintendent Dr. Paul Enderle sits down with Academic Support Teacher Rebecca Malone and Math Support Teacher Maureen Finnegan to discuss building a math community at Hometown Elementary School.

In this episode, D123 Superintendent Dr. Paul Enderle sits down with enrichment teacher Jori Koster to discuss the Girls on the Run Program. This extracurricular activity is more than just a club and the students learn more than just how to run. Listen to learn how students set goals, how they see personal growth, and how they use the power of "yet" in their everyday conversations.

Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 Superintendent Dr. Paul Enderle sits down with Robert Strickland, a 5th grade teacher at Hannum Elementary School to discuss the 100% All-In mindset in action.