Speaking Up

Susan Bookless Speaks Up - Episode 5

Galena High School Teacher Susan Bookless talks about her involvement with IHSA speech and journalism as well as what it means to her to use her voice for good. Visit our website for more information.

Tim Mahoney Speaks Up - Episode 4

ICTA President Tim Connors speaks with lawyer, author, and public speaker Tim Mahoney on how to avoid teacher burnout Visit our website for more information.

Susie Knoblauch Speaks Up - Episode 3

ICTA President Tim Connors speaks with IHSA Executive Director Susie Knoblauch about her journey from teaching to coaching to working for the IHSA ahead of her retirement. Visit our website for more information.

Ben Stewart Speaks Up - Episode 2

ICTA President Tim Connors speaks with Speechwire's Ben Stewart about the founding of his digital tournament software and what he learned from his years in the speech world Visit our website for more information.

Kanoa Mulling Speaks Up - Episode 1 of "Speaking Up", an ICTA podcast

Welcome to the first official episode of "Speaking Up" hosted by Tim Connors, President of the Illinois Communications and Theatre Association. In this episode, meet Kanoa Mulling, an English teacher and speech coach at Homewood-Flossmor Community High School. Hear about his experience with ICTA and a new coaching technique--"Play or Polish". Visit our website for more information. [https://illinoiscta.org/]