S4, Ep15: Building Connections with Brian Adcock

In this Season 4 episode of Teach in 10, Steph and Todd sit down with longtime Crystal Lake South teacher and coach Brian Adcock to celebrate his 33 years in District 155.Brian reflects on his path from a small downstate Illinois town to becoming a math teacher, golf coach, Academic Challenge coach, and mentor at Crystal Lake South High School. He shares stories from teaching AP Calculus in the district’s smallest classroom, coaching state-level teams, and building strong relationships with students and colleagues along the way.The conversation centers on Brian’s belief that classrooms should feel like family, as well as the importance of rigor, relevance, and relationships in education. He also discusses how teaching has changed over the years with technology, from early graphing calculators to tools like Canvas, Desmos, and online learning platforms.Join us as we celebrate Brian and learn a little about what he has planned next!