In this episode of Teach in Ten, hosts Steph and Todd sit down with Craig Kingston, an English and Drama teacher at Crystal Lake Central High School, to discuss what innovation looks like in the classroom and on the stage.

Craig shares how he empowers his students to become co-creators of the curriculum, giving them meaningful opportunities to shape what and how they learn. By honoring the questions, ideas, and curiosities students bring to the classroom, Craig demonstrates how ownership can transform learning into a more engaging, collaborative, and student-driven experience.

Listeners will hear practical strategies for inviting student voice into curriculum design and insights into how embracing innovation through ownership strengthens classroom culture and student motivation.