Matt Bourke

@YorkD205 English Teacher, @thisisyork Adviser, & Drama Director | @Mizzou Made | @RooseveltU MA Theatre Directing Student

[Matt Bourke @BourkeEDU]

Soph English has consisted of adapting, writing, and rehearsing “30 Line Shakespeare” for Macbeth. Best part has been getting students out of their comfort zone and moving into our dance studio for the week. #thisisyork

[Elmhurst CUSD 205 @ElmhurstD205]

Step into the spotlight with @YorkD205's mesmerizing Dance Program! 🕺💃 Take a look & witness the transformative power of the arts. 🌟 Catch their Winter Dance Concert on 11/16 at 7:30 pm at York. 🎭✨ #WeAreD205 #ThisisYork

Watch full video here:
https://t.co/gMqe03NNqH

[Matt Bourke @BourkeEDU]

On Friday, @YorkD205 Drama students joined me at @RooseveltU to help by participating in a master’s clinic in actor coaching, led by @CCPARU Theatre Conservatory Chair Zahora. What a cool opportunity to receive coaching from directors from across the country! #thisisyork

[Matt Bourke @BourkeEDU]

Looking to lead? @YorkD205 is seeking a new Literacy Division Chair (English/EL)!

We’re a fun group always looking to improve! #nctechat

Apply: https://t.co/jdu4hVKTn7

[Spencer Althouse @SpencerAlthouse]

Michael Arden’s bleeped-out Tony Award speech is instantly iconic:

"Growing up, I was called the F-word more times than I could remember. And all I can say now is I'm a faggot with a Tony!"

#TonyAwards

[Matt Bourke @BourkeEDU]

“I’ll probably have ChatGPT write my essay.”
“Yep.”
@/squirehaligast on TikTok is my new emotional support teacher creator.

[Matt Bourke @BourkeEDU]

Some of my favorite moments from an incredibly special semester of teaching! Last Day: here we are. #thisisyork

[Matt Bourke @BourkeEDU]

"Ain't We Proud" of this truly spectacular @YorkD205 Drama Spring Musical: BANDSTAND! Some tickets still remain at https://t.co/vFKCjsIWUS. #thisisyork

[Elmhurst CUSD 205 @ElmhurstD205]

Come join @YorkD205 Drama this weekend, April 27-30 in the Baker Auditorium for their performance of BANDSTAND! The cast and crew are thrilled to perform this Tony-winning musical and can’t wait to share it with you. #WeAreD205

Purchase your tickets here: https://t.co/w3XUsmvrWA

[Matt Bourke @BourkeEDU]

York Drama is PROUD to present BANDSTAND, the Tony-winning musical! We cannot wait to share this truly incredible story with our @ElmhurstD205 community. Tickets at https://t.co/XXewfvj5g9. #theboysareback #thisisyork

[Matt Bourke @BourkeEDU]

Super proud of Payton and his work on this story about Juan Carlos Chum Ramos for @thisisyork. What a great story to share about a member of our @YorkD205 and @ElmhurstD205 community! #thisisyork https://t.co/3fOb4rieUi

[Matt Bourke @BourkeEDU]

@Dr_R_Metro @DrLaGarrettKing With my journalism courses, we follow AP Style conventions. Students use this article as a starting point for conversation (published 07/2020). Thought it might be helpful to share! https://t.co/5FWodDxZfE

[Matt Bourke @BourkeEDU]

One Night Only! Request your free tickets at https://t.co/XXewfvixqB. @YorkD205 #thisisyork #weared205

[Elmhurst CUSD 205 @ElmhurstD205]

Apply today! https://t.co/TsZhTmHOkz

We are searching for a passionate educational leader to become the next principal at Conrad Fischer Elementary School! Applications are due March 3!

Bilingual/Spanish speaking is required.

#hiring #WeAreD205 #WeAreFischerD205

[Matt Bourke @BourkeEDU]

We couldn’t agree more! Thanks for all of your support, Dr. Campbell! #thisisyork

[Dr. Keisha Campbell @Elmhurst205Supt]

The @YorkD205 Speech & Drama’s Performance in the Round piece, “The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse,” earned a state championship at the @IHSAState Speech State Final for the first time in school’s history! Our students never fail to amaze! #WeAreD205 #ThisisYork

[Matt Bourke @BourkeEDU]

@shahebags @YorkSpeech @Yorkactivities What an amazing weekend for art and performance! Cannot wait to continue spreading this message at York.

[Matt Bourke @BourkeEDU]

We have loved “The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse” from the moment we read it. It was an honor to adapt such a beautiful piece of art—made with love and hope. #bethegood @charliemackesy

[Matt Bourke @BourkeEDU]

“Nothing beats kindness… it sits quietly beyond all things.” They left it all in the circle — 2023 State Champions for @IHSA_IL Performance in the Round. And they did it with kindness the whole way. #thisisyork

[Matt Bourke @BourkeEDU]

Me: “Hey, kids, I’m out sick today! Please send me a ~professional~ email update on your stories.”
Journalism kids: