The Libertyville High School ECOS club and its advisor have spearheaded a project to restore the shoreline of Butler Lake which borders the north side of the high school. Learn more about this and the other work ECOS has done to make a difference in the Libertyville environment and beyond. Guests: Jennifer Kahn, LHS Science Teacher and ECOS Advisor Atalhea Herman, LHS Junior Finley Roman, LHS Junior Amelia Scanio, LHS Junior Transcript of this episode Additional resources: ECOS Club plant sale fundraiser Follow ECOS on Instagram: lhs_ecos Read more about the work of ECOS at this link
The upcoming choir concert at Vernon Hills High School will be a unique experience for those attending. In addition to the choir performing songs of the American Civil Right Protest Movement, the April 19 event will include student video projects highlighting heroes of the civil rights movement. Learn more about the concert from participating students and hear how Choir Director Jeremy Little's inspiration for the concept came from last year's D128 Civil Rights Tour for staff. Guests: Jeremy Little, Vernon Hills High School Choir Director Maryanna Teelucksingh, Vernon Hills High School Freshman/Choir Member Ryan Klene, Vernon Hills High School Junior/Choir Member Visit this link to view the transcript of this episode.
Following more than a year of development, Community High School District 128's new Strategic Plan is approved and ready for initial implementation. Listen as each goal area leader discusses the action plans for each of the plan's three goal areas: Equity and Inclusion; Explore Multiple Paths; Health and Wellbeing. Guests: Iman Ellis Bowen, Assistant Superintendent for Student Services Yesenia Sánchez, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning Charlotte Eames, Director of Data and Assessment Larry Varn, Director of Equity and Inclusion Visit this link to view the transcript of this episode.
Libertyville High School offers many opportunities for students to hone their leadership skills and live the D128 DARING mission. On this episode, we welcome back members of the Wildcats Will program to showcase the program and how it helps students excel as leaders in all aspects of their lives. Guests: John Woods, Athletic Director, Libertyville High School Maggie Forkner, Libertyville High School Student Lily Flander, Libertyville High School Student Ethan Paul, Libertyville High School Student Mikey Scarpelli, Libertyville High School Student Sophia Tijunelis, Libertyville High School Student The transcript of this episode can be found at this link.
Not Your Parents' Library: Getting to Know the Award-Winning VHHS LMC The Vernon Hills High School Library Media Center - LMC - is award-winning for a reason! Listen to students and staff discuss all of the amazing resources and activities that await students at the VHHS LMC. Guests: Monica Caldicott, VHHS Librarian Lynne Benson, CTE Department Chair Jake Lerner, VHHS Student Silvia Sabau, VHHS Student Lora Kashidova, VHHS Student Visit this link to view the transcript of this episode.
The Community High School District 128 Foundation for Learning supports opportunities for Libertyville High School and Vernon Hills High School students through its DARING Innovation Grants for teachers, the Students in Need Program, and scholarships. Learn more about these programs, the upcoming BIG Event, and other ways you can volunteer and support the Foundation's mission. Guests: Nancy Beaumont, Chairperson, D128 Foundation for Learning Mary Ann Eiserman, Projects Chairperson, D128 Foundation for Learning Erica Rendall, Secretary and BIG Event Chairperson, D128 Foundation for Learning Links to learn more about the D128 Foundation for Learning: Donate to the Foundation at this link. Visit this link to learn about this year's BIG Event Visit this link to learn about sponsorship opportunities. Visit this link to explore the Foundation for Learning website. To learn more about volunteer opportunities, contact Foundation Executive Director Diane Phillips at diane.phillips@d128.org or 847-247-4577 Visit this link to view the transcript of this episode.
From the staff of color affinity group, and running student groups like Black Student Union (BSU) and Latin American Student Association (LASO), to experiences with Courageous Conversations affinity groups, VHHS and LHS staff members have dedicated much time to developing groups that focus on the unique needs and experiences of the diverse student and staff populations at our high schools. Learn more about this important work, its ties to the D128 DARING mission, and its impact on the school community. Guests: Avelino Cortez, Dean and English Teacher, Vernon Hills High School Madeline Powell, Dean, Vernon Hills High School Shawn Woodie, Social Studies Teacher, Vernon Hills High School Rebeca Garcia, Special Services Teacher & Instructional Coach, Vernon Hills High School The transcript of this episode may be found at this link.
Libertyville High School offers many opportunities for students to hone their leadership skills and live the DARING mission. This episode showcases the Wildcats Will program and how it helps students excel as leaders both on and off the playing field. Guests: John Woods, Athletic Director, Libertyville High School Maggie Forkner, Libertyville High School Student Nicole Smith, Libertyville High School Student Jack Bonamarte, Libertyville High School Student The transcript of this episode can be found at this link.
The new STEM Capstone Course at Vernon Hills High School gives students the opportunity to conduct independent research and connect with mentors through the Mentor Match Engine--all in the school's new STEM lab. Learn more about the lab and the new course that allows students to explore their own interests and research. Guests: Mark Prosise, Science Department Supervisor, Vernon Hills High School Amy Elliott, Science Teacher, Vernon Hills High School Liza Kalika, VHHS Student Ben Dudek, VHHS Student The transcript of this episode may be found at this link.
Learn more about the D128 Career and Technical Education Departments (Applied Tech, Business Ed, and Family and Consumer Sciences) and hear from two amazing student entrepreneurs who have been positively impacted by the skills they learned through CTE classes at LHS and VHHS. Guests: Lynne Benson, CTE Department Supervisor, Vernon Hills High School Dr. Debra Kellum, CTE Department Supervisor, Libertyville High School Shane Wimmer, LHS Student Caleb Kim, VHHS Student The transcript of this episode may be found at this link.
This summer, D128 welcomed Denise Herrmann, Ed.D. as the district's new superintendent. As Dr. Herrmann nears her 100th day in the district she joined us to chat about her background in education and the transition to her new position. Guest: Denise Herrmann, Ed.D., Superintendent, Community High School District 128 The transcript of this episode may be found at this link.
Learn more about Vernon Hills High School's efforts to move toward zero waste, composting, recycling and donating unwanted food items to local food pantries. Guests: Kedric Greenawalt, Science Teacher and VH2O Advisor, Vernon Hills High School Chris Wolf, Science Teacher and VH2O Assistant Advisor, Vernon Hills High School The transcript of this episode may be found at this link. Resources: Solid Waste Agency Lake County (SWALCO) - includes information on how to identify and dispose of any waste that does not belong in the landfills. Seven Generations Ahead - A go-to resource for how businesses, municipalities, schools, etc., can become more sustainable. GoGreen Lincolnshire/VH - The organization assisting VHHS with its Zero-Waste Program Vernon Hills Waste Information (SWALCO)
Enjoy a conversation with D128 theatre directors about the challenges and opportunities the pandemic presented for this year's spring musicals, Shrek the Musical and The Institute. Guests: Kevin Phelan, Technical Theatre Coordinator & musical Director, Vernon Hills High Schol Christopher Thomas, Theatre Director, Libertyville High School Resources: The transcript of this episode may be found at this link.