On this episode of Talk 122, Dr. Yarbrough spotlights three amazing staff members.

Michael Valentine (Assistant Principal at Machesney) sits down and discusses his 7 years in Harlem. They discuss the old H9 campus and about the transition to Harlem High School building. Michael then discusses transitioning from secondary to elementary and ketchup packets. Then he reveals a special talent and his favorite person in the district.

Then Jennifer Curless (Associate Principal at HMS) stops by to talk about her 20th year in education including her time teaching in Chicago, Teaching at HMS, and then her return to Harlem. She explains working at Harlem Middle, listening to students, her experience of being a foreign exchange student and her favorite candy! They then share advice for students for starting middle school and communication. Who is her favorite person in the district?

For our last guest, Drew Colclasure (Fourth Grade Teacher at Loves Park) stops by to teach us how to say his name (Mr. C for short), The other Mr. C (Sorry to fans of the Browns) and working with students. He mentions his time with Lisa Clark and how it led to his teaching career. Then he reveals his favorite movie, being a comedian, & Playing D&D at Loves Park. He then gives us a set of his comedy standup. Then they discuss where to find Beanie Babies (Hidden Treasures) and how he merges being a teacher and a comedian. Who is his favorite person in the district?

The Harlem consolidated school district serves the Loves Park, Machesney Park, and Roscoe communities in Illinois. To learn more, go to Harlem122.org.