S3 Ep12: Teach in Ten with Matt Koll

In this episode of Teach in 10, hosts Cori Schwarzrock and Stephanie Sukow welcome Matt Koll, Assistant Principal of Student Services at Prairie Ridge High School. Matt shares his journey from teaching choir, AVID, and computer science at Crystal Lake South for 18 years to becoming an AP at Prairie Ridge. He reflects on his experiences as a theater manager, activities director, and yearbook advisor before stepping into leadership as a Humanities Division Leader and eventually Assistant Principal.Matt offers a behind-the-scenes look at his day-to-day responsibilities, including supporting students through conversations with families, managing student services teams, overseeing testing, and ensuring effective SEL support. He discusses the evolving role of an AP, from summer school oversight to district-wide collaborations, and emphasizes his commitment to helping students grow academically, emotionally, and socially. Tune in to hear Matt’s insights on the rewarding challenges of student services and his dedication to fostering student success across District 155.