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We are the Illinois State Board of Education, and we love Illinois schools. We are inspired by the passionate and innovative people who have dedicated their lives to Illinois students. Join us as we learn about their journeys into education, what they’re proud of, and what keeps them coming back to education every day. Listen in to a new podcast from ISBE. Have an idea for a great guest? Email Dusty Rhodes at drhodes@isbe.net.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWe are the Illinois State Board of Education, and we love Illinois schools. We are inspired by the passionate and innovative people who have dedicated their lives to Illinois students. Join us as we learn about their journeys into education, what they’re proud of, and what keeps them coming back to education every day.
Recent episodes include "A Conversation with Víctor Gómez, our 2025 Teacher of the Year" (8 May 2026, 18 minutes), "It All Adds Up! John SanGiovanni Explains Numeracy" (3 February 2026, 29 minutes), and "We Can Do It Differently" (21 April 2025, 44 minutes).
We Love Illinois Schools publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 30 minutes across 22 episodes.
Booking probability for We Love Illinois Schools is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. We Love Illinois Schools requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. We Love Illinois Schools's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for We Love Illinois Schools are Schools (K-12). We Love Illinois Schools has an education audience.
We Love Illinois Schools is an education podcast with 22 episodes published.
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We Love Illinois Schools
<p>We sit down with Víctor Gómez, Illinois’ 2025 Teacher of the Year, to unpack what bilingual STEM education looks like when it’s treated as rigorous, affirming, and truly equitable <br/><br/>Víctor shares his monarch...
Episode #1
<p>As ISBE’s team tours the state collecting feedback on the second draft of our Illinois Comprehensive Numeracy Plan, we wanted to share this fun conversation with math education expert, John SanGiovanni, who has...
Episode #20
<p>“Some of us come into teaching because we always loved school. Some of us come into teaching because we <b>didn't</b> love school, and we want to change something about it.” </p><p>That’s a glimpse into Dr. Rachael...
Episode #19
<p>BEACON is the state’s new online portal designed to help Illinois families connect to behavioral health resources. Available for use by state agency staff, healthcare providers, schools and families, it streamlines...
Episode #18
<p>Focused on our mission to prepare all students for success in college and careers, it’s easy to overlook the fact that some instruction on caregiving would be useful. <br/><br/>Katharine Bensinger took on a request...
Episode #17
<p>Ryan Wamser and Matt Weld from Regional Office of Education 40 are leaders in the world of school Social-Emotional Learning, or SEL. Together, they staff the Area 5 SEL Hub in Southwestern Illinois – one of seven...
Episode #16
<p>Briana Morales is our 2023 Illinois State Teacher of the Year. She’s a high school English teacher at Gordon Bush Alternative Center – the alternative school for East St. Louis School District 189. To learn more...
Episode #15
<p>The National Teacher of the Year finalist and Oregon High School teacher known as Ms. Rad talks about why she advocates for having special education students in her Spanish class, how she overcame her fear of public...
Episode #14
<p>Lindsay Record, the communications lead for our Learning Renewal team, hosts this episode. Her featured guests are Mashana Smith, Ph.D, director of REACH at the Center for Childhood Resilience at Lurie Children's...
Episode #13
<p>Steven Herkert is director of ROE services at Regional Office of Education 8. He is also a principal mentor with the Illinois Principals Association, and a passionate advocate for the 5Essentials Culture and Climate...
Episode #12
<p>This episode features two guests: Chanice Artis is a Project Coordinator for Valley View Schools, and previously taught middle school language arts in Romeoville and Bolingbrook.<br/><br/></p><p>Italy Wallace is an...
Episode #11
<p> Just before her official retirement, Illinois State Superintendent of Education Dr. Carmen I. Ayala reflects on her four decades in education and especially her four years at the helm of the Illinois State Board of...
Episode #10
<p>Gower District 62 Superintendent Dr. Victor Simon talks about data mining the 5Essentials, and how his personal background reminds him why it matters, and its connection to the Equity Journey Continuum.<br/><br/>Our...
Episode #9
<p>Dr. James L. Hayes, principal of Harvard Park Elementary in Springfield, talks about the "Comprehensive" summative designation his school received in 2019, and how IL-Empower helped his campus achieve a vast...
Episode #8
<p>Days before announcing our 2022 Teacher of the Year, we asked Justin Johnson, our 2021 Teacher of the Year, to tell us what he learned, what he missed, what advice he has for the next Teacher of the Year -- and what...
Episode #7
<p>Jett Hawkins wanted to wear his hair in braids. His school said that hairstyle violated the dress code. So Jett's mother, Ida Nelson, began working to change the school's policy. Less than a year later, she and...
Episode #6
<p>Have you ever heard of the "racial empathy gap"? Did your own education omit some important information? Is there anything you should know about the town that you live in? Hear our eye-opening conversation with...
Episode #5
<p>In the 2019-2020 school year, East St. Louis School District 189 lost four middle school students to gun violence. In response, Dr. Tiffany Gholson, director of Parent and Student Support Services, created a team of...
Episode #4
<p>We are joined by three stellar educators for a lively chat about their personal experiences as students, the teachers who inspired them, the value of diverse educators, and what these Culturally Responsive Teaching...
Episode #2
<p>Sometimes, students need educators to connect them with advocates. Teachers are mandated reporters, duty-bound to act on suspected cases of child abuse and neglect. <br/><br/>In this episode, hear how Child Advocacy...
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Gordon Bush Alternative Center
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