The Foxes Den
The Foxes Den is a podcast series dedicated to learning more about the culture, character, and spirit of what makes the Yorkville School District so unique. The series takes an in-depth approach to learning more about a person’s ”why” and their journey to Yorkville School District 115.
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Episodes
Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
Listen in as Dr. Lynn Burks, Board of Education President, discusses the path she took to become the Board of Education President for the Yorkville School District. Hear why Dr. Burks loves the combination of learning and travel, why financial literacy should be part of the everyday life balance, and where she would ski if given the perfect day.
Wednesday May 25, 2022
Wednesday May 25, 2022
Listen in as Victor Anderson, Band Director and Music Department Chair for Yorkville School District 115, discusses what it means to be awarded Best Communities for Music Education for the 5th year in a row. Listen as Mr. Anderson shares how the district’s music department has changed during his time at District 115, where his love of music came from, and what instrument is his favorite to play when he wants to get away from it all.
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Listen in as Dr. Tim Shimp, Superintendent for Yorkville School District 115, discusses his career path to becoming the Superintendent for the Yorkville School District. Listen as Dr. Shimp shares what he has learned about himself and the community while navigating through a pandemic, what he sees in the crystal ball when looking into the future, what he is most proud of as an educator, and how many degrees away he really is from actor Kevin Bacon.