Steven Chorak

Meaningful educational and professional experiences mold a richly diverse career. Leading student-centered, impactful initiatives is my mission.

[Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex]

Deep inner suffering inevitably arises when the human person is reduced to performance, consumption, or a statistical datum. Many young people today live under the yoke of expectations to perform, immersed in an exasperated competitiveness that generates anxiety, fear of not measuring up, and disorientation.

[Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex]

No nation, no society, and no international order can call itself just and humane if it measures its success solely by power or prosperity while neglecting those who live at the margins. Indeed, Christ’s love for the least and the forgotten compels us to reject every form of selfishness that leaves the poor and the vulnerable invisible.

[Brian Mendler @BrianMendler]

Criticism. If we are unwilling to criticize students, they won't get better. If we are unwilling to accept criticism, we won't get better. However, criticism unaccompanied by compliment isn't criticism, it's abuse.

[Steven Chorak @StevenChorak]

Peace to you on Friday.

[Dr. Kevin B. Russell @drkevinbrussell]

There is an exciting opportunity for a leadership position in @DGDistrict58! The District is searching for the next principal of Henry Puffer School (grades pre-k-5) for SY 26-27. Interested applicants can apply via this link - https://t.co/BK5Swrwcwj #dg58pride

[Brian Mendler @BrianMendler]

When a student acts inappropriately ask:
"Why do you think that is okay?"
"How can you help fix this situation?"
"What can we do differently next time?"
Questions build reflection. Reflection builds change.
#PositiveDiscipline #StudentBehavior #BehaviorIntervention

[Steven Chorak @StevenChorak]

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[Steven Chorak @StevenChorak]

@jonbartelt @CCLdotORG Thanks!

[Steven Chorak @StevenChorak]

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[Archdiocese Chicago @archchicago]

Black History Month celebrates African Americans who have made an impact on the United States.
That includes Black women and men, including one from @archchicago, who lived among and served the people of God in America and are on the road to sainthood.
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[Brian Mendler @BrianMendler]

Behavior improves when students:
-feel connected to the teacher, one another & the curriculum
-believe success is possible
-feel respected
-are given responsibility
#StudentBehavior #PositiveEducation

[Steven Chorak @StevenChorak]

@drkevinbrussell Congratulations my fellow NIU Alum! They couldn't have chosen a better alum. 30 years on down the road from the first year. Way to go Dr. Russell!

[Kankakee Kays Athletics @K3KaysAthletics]

Congratulations to Kankakee Kays Head Boys Basketball Coach Chris Pickett on earning his 200th win as our head coach. Coach Pickett is 200-50 in his 9 seasons at Kankakee! We are proud of you!

#NOTHINGEASY.

[Steven Chorak @StevenChorak]

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[Michael Lubelfeld @mikelubelfeld]

I cannot wait to share at this live virtual event! I may even have a few student leaders with me!