The 301

This episode finds us talking to Class of 2006 Central student, Max Metz Jr., the Manager of School and Teacher Programs at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.  We always love to catch up with past students to see where their journey has taken them, and Max has definitely had a journey full of exciting experiences and learning.  Take a listen as we talk about how his time at Central shaped him into the educator that he is as well as dive into the amazing educator programs and resources available though the Shedd Aquarium.  

Hey, hey.  It's Stacy Reagan and Michael Doyle here to share the 301 happenings.  This episode we sit down with new middle school teachers Kimberly Braddock and Heidi Williams to introduce them to our 301 community and get to know them better.  Take a listen.

Join us for this episode as we sit down and introduce the new 6-12 Curriculum Director, Lindsay Sharp!

We sit down with D301 Superintendent Dr. Todd Stirn and Deputy Superintendent Dr. Esther Mongan to talk about the 21-22 school year.  We walk through our Covid 19 Mitigation strategies for the year, new hires, district growth, and the Student Online Privacy Protection Act (SOPPA)  Lots of information to kick start your year!  Take a listen.

Take a listen to 2 of our finest teachers who are retiring this year as they reflect on their long careers in the district.

This episode we sit down with Kim Lewis, Assistant Principal of Student Services at CHS to talk about the upcoming mandated testing and scheduling for next year.  This is a great episode with information for teachers, parents, and students!

Covid 19 hasn't held back our Fine Arts Department in Central 301!  Take a listen to how 4 educators are putting their creativity to use in finding ways for 6-12 students to still participate in the performing arts.  We sit down with Christine Heckman and Sarah Castro (CHS) to discuss the work going into the high school play and musical.  And then we sit down with Jonathan Piel (PKMS) to talk about how he is creatively facing the challenges of middle school performances.  Lastly, our own Michael Doyle has taken on the challenge at CMS to provide an enriching experience for students there as he writes, directs, and produces an episodic radio play.  

Need a little boost in these murky times?  Take a listen to the second installment of our series on 2020: The Year in Review.  This episode we sit down with Janice Kotwica, dean's assistant, Noelle Carani, kindergarten teacher, and Kelly Rupprecht, math teacher.  

Need a little boost in these murky times?  Take a listen to our series on 2020: The Year in Review.  this episode we sit down with Amy Lawrence, 4th grade teacher, and Kerri McCastland, assistant principal.  

This episode we sit down with Student Council Sponsors Zandra McGuire and Dave Semmen along with some students to discuss the food drive this year for the Central 301 community. More information can be found: 2020 Food Drive