A Few Minutes With Dr. Mike

Community Consolidated School District 62
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As a public school educator I have served students and families in the State of Illinois for the past 25 years with the last 15 of those years proudly served right here in Des Plaines. The focus of this podcast series is to engage with YOU: our community. We look forward to sharing our stories about all the extraordinary things happening in our district and giving you insight into what we have in store for the future of Community Consolidated School District 62.

Episodes

  1. The D62 Education Foundation

    10/27/2025

    The D62 Education Foundation

    On his seventh episode, Dr. Mike interviews Elizabeth Murphy, the President of the D62 Education Foundation.

    23 min
  2. Partnership With The Des Plaines Fire Department

    05/22/2025

    Partnership With The Des Plaines Fire Department

    On his sixth episode, Dr. Mike interviews Matt Matzl, the Des Plaines Fire Chief.

    22 min
  3. Self-Help Closet & Pantry of Des Plaines

    12/19/2024

    Self-Help Closet & Pantry of Des Plaines

    On his fifth episode, Dr. Mike interviews Debbie Walusiak, the Executive Director for the Des Plaines Self Help Closet and Food Pantry.

    24 min
  4. Learning and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support

    09/20/2024

    Learning and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support

    On his fourth episode, Dr. Mike interviews our new Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services, Amy Cengel. Listen in as we learn about her background, her vision for the future and the importance of providing a school environment that supports learning and the Multi Tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS) for all students.

    15 min
  5. Social Emotional Learning

    05/01/2024

    Social Emotional Learning

    On his third episode, Dr. Mike interviews our new Assistant Superintendent for Student Services, Dr. Ramona DeCristofaro. Listen in as we learn about her background, her vision for the future and the importance of providing a school environment that supports social emotional learning.

    29 min
  6. A Year in Review

    02/10/2024

    A Year in Review

    On his first episode, Dr. Mike speaks with Jennifer Tempest Bova, Director of Community Relations, reflecting on his first year as Superintendent

    20 min
  7. School Safety & Security

    02/09/2024

    School Safety & Security

    On his second episode, Dr. Mike speaks with city of Des Plaines Police Chief David Anderson, about the district's collaborations to further enhance our school safety and security measures.

    25 min
  • 7 Episodes

About

As a public school educator I have served students and families in the State of Illinois for the past 25 years with the last 15 of those years proudly served right here in Des Plaines. The focus of this podcast series is to engage with YOU: our community. We look forward to sharing our stories about all the extraordinary things happening in our district and giving you insight into what we have in store for the future of Community Consolidated School District 62.

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