Spartan Chat

CHAMPS from a Student Perspective: February 26, 2005

In this episode of Spartan Chat, we let Mr. Brens take over again to interview students about their perspectives on the CHAMPS behavior management system.

CHAMPS with Ms. Emily Waller, West Elementary School Principal: Feb. 24, 2025

In this episode of Spartan Chat, we visit with Ms. Emily Waller, principal of West Elementary, to learn more about the CHAMPS behavior management system.

Interview with Kristen Hoffman, President of Rotaract Club of Sycamore

In this episode of Spartan Chat, we sat down with Kristen Hoffman, President of the Rotaract Club of Sycamore, to learn all about this service-driven organization.

Meet the New Sycamore Middle School Principal

In this latest episode of Spartan Chat, we sat down with Mr. Mark Ekstrom (not Elkstrom ;), the new principal at Sycamore Middle School, to learn more about him and all of the exciting things happening at SMS!

The Importance of SEL in Schools

In this episode of Spartan Chat, we sat down with Ms. Mimi Ojaghi from the DeKalb County Regional Office of Education to learn more about SEL (Social Emotional Learning) and its important role in student success.

What Are Community Circles?

In this episode, we let our assistant director, Mr. Brens, interview us about how Community Circles work in the classroom. Take a listen to learn all about the benefits of circles and how they help students and teachers!

Meet the New Southeast Elementary Principal

In our first episode of the 2024-25 Spartan Chat season, we sat down with the new Southeast Elementary School Principal, Ms. Sarah Frankiewicz.

Chapters 76-80 of The Wild Robot

In today's episode Mayor of Sycamore Steve Braser reads chapters 76-80 of The Wild Robot by Peter Brown. 

Chapters 71-75 of The Wild Robot

In today's episode Nainh Welp, Early Childhood Administrator at South Prairie, reads chapters 71-75 of The Wild Robot by Peter Brown. 

Chapters 66-70 of The Wild Robot

In today's episode Alan Zantout, Director of Innovation and Outside Services at Ideal Industries, reads chapters 66-70 of The Wild Robot by Peter Brown.