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Matt Bourke

@BourkeEDU

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

 Chicago, IL
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Joined September 2015
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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
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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: vist.ly/id8v
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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
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Looking to lead? @YorkD205 is seeking a new Literacy Division Chair (English/EL)! We’re a fun group always looking to improve! #nctechat Apply: applitrack.com/Elmhurst/onli…
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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
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“I’ll probably have ChatGPT write my essay.” “Yep.” @/squirehaligast on TikTok is my new emotional support teacher creator.
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Some of my favorite moments from an incredibly special semester of teaching! Last Day: here we are. #thisisyork
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"Ain't We Proud" of this truly spectacular @YorkD205 Drama Spring Musical: BANDSTAND! Some tickets still remain at yorkdrama.org. #thisisyork
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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: yorkdrama.org
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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 YorkDrama.org. #theboysareback #thisisyork
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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 thisisyork.org/33809/feature…
Under the Monocle: K’iche’ speaker Juan Carlos Chum Ramos paving his own path

Under the Monocle: K’iche’ speaker Juan Carlos Chum Ramos paving his own path

Sophomore Juan Carlos Chum Ramos began attending York in March of 2022, after moving to Bensenville from Guatemala with his brother. He has brought with him the rare and indigenous culture of the...

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One Night Only! Request your free tickets at YorkDrama.org. @YorkD205 #thisisyork #weared205
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Apply today! applitrack.com/Elmhurst/onli… 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
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We couldn’t agree more! Thanks for all of your support, Dr. Campbell! #thisisyork
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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
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“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
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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
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Me: “Hey, kids, I’m out sick today! Please send me a ~professional~ email update on your stories.” Journalism kids:
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For the past two seasons, @Elmhurst205Supt has cheered the loudest in our audience. We feel grateful every day to have a district leader who so fiercely believes in supporting the arts. #ThisIsYork #WeAreD205
Dr. Keisha Campbell (@Elmhurst205Supt) profile pictureDr. Keisha Campbell@Elmhurst205Supt7 Feb 2023
Our @YorkD205 Drama department put on a spectacular performance this past weekend of Twelve Angry Men. Both the classic & contemporary performances were astounding. I was grateful to have attended their opening night and am looking forward to their next performance. #WeAreD205
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Apply today! linkedin.com/jobs/view/34556… We are searching for a strong educator to become York High School’s orchestra teacher for next school year! #WeAreD205 #ThisisYork #Hiring
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