S3 Ep14: A Day in the Life of a Special Education Teacher with Bob Chikos

In this episode of Teach in 10, we sit down with Bob Chikos, a veteran special education teacher at Central High School in District 155. With 17 years in the district and a rich background working with adults with disabilities, Bob brings a unique blend of compassion, advocacy, and innovation to his role.Bob walks us through a typical week — and spoiler alert, there's nothing "typical" about it. From co-teaching algebra to coaching the speech team, mentoring new teachers, contributing to statewide policy work, and streamlining IEP processes, Bob’s impact reaches far beyond the classroom. He shares how his passion for leadership and advocacy was shaped by grad school and great mentors, and how he uses humor, creativity, and empathy to foster student success.You will not want to miss this episode as Bob's story serves as a powerful reminder of the many roles educators take on each day.