Finding Your Future with Glenview Gators

What does it take to bring people to the Quad Cities for their conferences and events? In this episode of Finding Your Future, we talk to Joan Kranovich about her career at Visit Quad Cities! We learn about education requirements for her type of job, the importance of teamwork, and so much more!

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a TV news anchor? In this episode of Finding Your Future, we talk to the primary news anchor for Our Quad Cities News, Jim Niedelman about his education and experience in the TV news business!

Nicholas Cunningham and Scott Sensabaugh work for the Regional Office of Education as Attendance and School Engagement Interventionists, and in this episode of Finding Your Future, we learn about how they help students and families achieve better attendance at school. We also find out how teamwork is utilized, what type of education is needed for their job, and much more!

In this episode of Finding Your Future, we talk to Jeff Schneider, a former pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles! We learn what it takes to become a Major League Baseball player, some of the hardest parts about being a pro athlete, and what qualities make someone more likely to be successful if they choose this career path.

Most people know Ms. Aceviz as a 7th grade math teacher at Glenview, but in this episode of The Secret Life of Teachers, we learn which sport she played in college, how she got so good at math, and who are her favorite and most annoying family members, and much more!

In this episode of The Secret Life of Teachers, we get to know Mr. Roland - an instructional aid at Glenview! We learn which college he almost went to for music, all the different kinds of pets he's had, and who he looked up to when he was younger!

We know Miss Osborn as a 5th grade ELA teacher, but in this episode of The Secret Life of Teachers, we learn which sport she played in high school and who she considers to be her favorite family member. We also hear all about a traumatic experience she had with a spider!

On this episode of The Secret Life of Teachers, we learn some fun facts about Dr. Anderson - former Glenview Principal and current East Moline School District's Director of Human Resources - including what hung on the refrigerator at his house as a child!

In this episode of The Secret Life of Teachers, we get to know Glenview Special Education teacher Mrs. Long-McElroy. We learn what she's scared of, her favorite animal, the superpower she wishes she had, and a lot more!

Mr. Mayszak is EMSD's Director of Digital Learning & Innovation, but in this episode of The Secret Life of Teachers, we get to know what he's like outside of school! We hear some funny family stories, learn what he wants to be remembered for, what he's most proud of, and what he considers the best way to learn - among many other things!

Most people know Mrs. Reynolds as a PLTW teacher at Glenview, but in this episode of The Secret Life of Teachers, we learn what her middle school years were like, what she's scared of, what she considers the best gift she's ever recieved, and so much more!

In this episode of The Secret Life of Teachers, we get to know Special Education teacher Mrs. Vroman! We find out her favorite song, how many people in her family are teachers, her favorite things about high school, and much more!

Have you ever wondered what a teacher's most embarrasing moment was while teaching? In this episode of The Secret Life of Teachers, we get that answer from PLTW teacher Mrs. Harris! We also learn why she became a teacher, where she works each fall, and so much more!

Mr. Hamilton is the Parent Mentor Coordinator at Glenview, but in this episode of The Secret Life of Teachers, we get to know so much more about him! We learn how he got his first job at Wendy's, his favorite sport, and some of the things he did in the military!

In this episode of The Secret Life of Teachers, we interview East Moline School District Superintendent Dr. Humphries! We learn what he's most proud of (besides his children), his favorite family tradition, the advice he would give to his younger self, and so much more!

Most people know Mr. Dominic as a security monitor at Glenview, but did you know he is also a professional MMA fighter? In this episode of The Secret Life of Teachers, we learn about his MMA career, find out which current NFL running back is his friend, discover that he was a personal trainer for a music superstar, and much more!

Did you know that 6th grade math teacher Mr. Trost spent time in China and Japan? Did you know he had a job as a landscaper and worked at Chick-Fil-A before becoming a teacher? You'll learn all about these things and much more in this episode of The Secret Life of Teachers!

We know Ms. Bull as the Glenview Librarian's Assistant, but do you know her favorite restaurant or band? You might be able to guess those correctly, but you'll never guess her unique talent! Listen to this episode of The Secret Life of Teachers, to learn all about her!

In this episode of The Secret Life of Teachers, we get to know 7th grade ELA teacher, Mrs. Comeaux! We learn why her favorite food is salad, which sports she likes to watch on TV, her favorite and least favorite holidays, and so much more!

Do you know that Mrs. Hill wanted to be a Naval Aviator (like her dad) before she became a music teacher (like her mom)? Do you know that she plays the steel drums? In this episode of The Secret Life of Teachers, you'll learn these interesting facts and so much more!

Did you know that 6th grade science teacher Mrs. Carroll was a waitress, social worker, and customer service representative for MidAmerican Energy before she became a teacher? Listen in to learn more about those times in her life - and the reason she has tubs of white sand in her classroom - in this episode of The Secret Life of Teachers!

Mr. Singleton is a P.E. teacher and Glenview's Athletic Director, but in this episode of The Secret Life of Teachers, we'll learn about his favorite professional sports teams, his family, where he wants to go on vacation, and so much more!

In this episode of The Secret Life of Teachers, we get to know Special Ed teacher, Mr. Rowlands. If you want to know all about his motorcycle, which movies make him cry, whether or not he can cook, and what his biggest pet peeve is, you'll want to listen in!

We know Miss Boyette as the art teacher who creates all of the murals around Glenview, but did you know she played volleyball in college, loves Anne Murray, has a son, and was talked into singing for us in this episode? Find out more about her in this episode of The Secret Life of Teachers.

Did you know that one of Glenview's secretaries, Mrs. Talia, used to work at Niabi Zoo? Hear more about her experiences there - as well as her family life and much more - in this episode of The Secret Life of Teachers!

In this episode of The Secret Life of Teachers, we get to know one of Glenview's instructional coaches, Mrs. Linn. Listen to this episode to learn her favorite songs, where she worked before becoming a teacher, her favorite movies, and much more!

Country music, Chick-Fil-A, baseball, and romantic movies are just a few of the things we find out that Mr. Michna loves in this episode of The Secret Life of Teachers. Listen in to learn much more about one of Glenview's 7th grade social studies teachers!

In this episode of The Secret Life of Teachers, we find out that 6th grade ELA teacher Mrs. Wils makes ravioli for her family for Thanksgiving and has a son who teaches at Glenview. We also learn about some of the places she's visited on cruises!

Most people at Glenview know Mr. Z as an Admin Intern or a math teacher, but do they know about his love for grapes? Or the schools he attended? Or who his favorite superhero is? Get all these answers and more in this episode of The Secret Life of Teachers.

Did you know that Glenview's nurse, Mrs. Martinez, was born in Mexico, loves haunted housing, and was the first female in her family to graduate from college? We learn all of this and so much more in this episode of The Secret Life of Teachers!

In this episode of The Secret Life of Teachers, we get to know Glenview's 6th grade counselor, Mrs. Gallagher. We find out that she loves reality TV, shopping, and playing pickleball, but you'll have to listen to the whole episode to learn more!

Most of us know Mrs. Speer as a 7th grade social studies teacher, but in this episode of The Secret Life of Teachers, we get to know her much better! We learn about her volunteer work for Kiwanis, the memorial quilts she makes, what her first job was, and much more!

What video games do you play? What is your Dunkin' order? How long have you been playing basketball? What's the best advice someone has ever given you? These are just some of the questions that P.E. teacher Miss Tagueare answers in this episode of The Secret Life of Teachers.

How many Lifetime Christmas movies has 5th grade ELA teacher Mrs. Wells seen in her lifetime? We search for that answer - and much more - in this week's episode of The Secret Life of Teachers.

She can sing, do your hair, and keep the hallways at your school safe and orderly. In this week's episode of The Secret Life of Teachers, we get to know Ms. Leslie, a Safety Monitor at Glenview Middle School.

One Direction, Taylor Swift, and Chappell Roan are just a few of the "Pop" topics we discuss in this episode of The Secret Life of Teachers with Miss. Schimmel. What else do you think you will learn about this 6th grade ELA teacher?

In this special episode of The Secret Life of Teachers, we get to know Mr. Ryan, Glenview's Associate Principal for Curriculum and Instruction! Find out where he volunteers, what he is afraid of, how he discovered he is color blind, and much more!

In this special episode of The Secret Life of Teachers, we learn all about Glenview Middle School's principal, Mrs. Hawley. Get to know her family, find out the scariest thing that has ever happened to her, and discover why she donates blood - among many other things!

Do you know that Associate Principal Mrs. Christensen was a cosmetologist for ten years before getting into education? Do you know much about what a cosmetologist does? Learn all about it - and so much more - in this special episode of The Secret Life of Teachers!

She has worked for McDonald's, a hardware store, UPS, HyVee, and Harris Pizza, just to name a few. She also served our country in the United States Air Force! Want to know more about Admin. Intern Mrs. Hightower's incredible story? Check out this episode of The Secret Life of Teachers!

From working in a lumber yard to being a school principal, Mr. Hughes has done it all! In this week's episode of The Secret Life of Teachers, you'll learn some of the other incredible things this 7th grade science teacher has done in his life!

If your grandparents drove you to Disney World every summer, would you want to go back as an adult? In this episode of The Secret Life of Teachers, you'll get to know Mrs. Crouch, a 5th grade ELA teacher who can answer that very question!

Has your family ever eaten a spaghetti dinner with no utensils? In this episode of The Secret Life of Teachers you'll hear about 7th grade counselor Mr. Palmer's, utensil-free spaghetti dinner with his daughters, and so much more!

Has YOUR teacher played in the College World Series for a Division 1 team? In this episode of The Secret Life of Teachers, you'll get to know Mrs. Banker, an 8th grade ELA teacher who played softball for one of the best teams in the country!

Whether he's working on a black belt in jiu jitsu or taking a trip to Costa Rica with his toddler, Mr. Hepner is ready for a challenge! In this episode of The Secret Life of Teachers, you will learn about some of the other things this 8th grade social studies teacher does when he's not at school!