Route 65: A Podcast about Education on the Bluff

Mile Marker 25: Parent Partnership with Community Member Laura Peace

Join Dr. Lisa Leali as she talks with dedicated Lake Bluff parent Laura Peace about building strong parent-teacher partnerships. With parent-teacher conferences coming up, Laura shares how open dialogue with teachers fosters proactive and creative support for her children. Laura emphasizes the power of asking for candid feedback and reminds us that it takes collaboration between parents and teachers to see the whole picture. Tune in for insights on supporting students’ success through teamwork, flexible communication, and building a network of parents who can help along the way.

Mile Marker 24: Innovation in the Art Room with Mrs. Glover

Superintendent Dr. Lisa Leali is joined by mom, community member, and elementary art teacher Mrs. Jamie Glover to discuss an exciting 5th-grade legacy project. In partnership with the Chicago Mosaic School, Mrs. Glover is leading fifth-grade students in creating a stunning mosaic featuring Illinois prairie plants to be permanently displayed in the school’s courtyard. Tune in as Dr. Leali and Mrs. Glover discuss the powerful lessons in resilience, teamwork, and environmental awareness woven into this artistic endeavor. Plus, learn how grants and community support from the Alliance are making this "above and beyond" project possible—leaving a lasting impression for generations of students to come.  Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review if you are enjoying Route 65!

Mile Marker 23: Community Engagement

In this episode, Dr. Leali talks with Josh Fox and Cristine Winston about community engagement and the positive impacts it has for our students.

Mile Marker 22: Meet Our New Director of Safety and Security, Austin Johnson

In this episode of Route 65, Dr. Lisa Leali and Austin Johnson, new director of school safety and security, take a deep dive into what District 65 is actively doing to keep students and staff safe. While sharing practical steps, the two discuss the growing importance of school safety as well as the shared responsibility for ensuring safety with staff and families.  Mr. Johnson shares how his career led him to becoming an expert in school safety, including how he learns from incidents in other schools. The two also discuss the benefits of the unique partnership of his security role with Libertyville District 70 which has made it possible for the two smaller elementary districts to give safety the focus it deserves.  Episode Correction: At the end of this episode, Dr. Leali previews next week's episode on Community Engagement. The guests on that episode are Cristine Winston and Josh Fox.

Mile Marker 21: Welcome Back!

In the first episode of season two, Dr. Lisa Leali is joined by District 65 principals, Mr. Nate Blackmer and Mrs. Kellie Bae. They talk about the beginning of the 24-25 school year, the preparations that the district made this summer to welcome back students, and their hopes for the new year.