This year Barry Castrogiovanni is retiring from Morton East. Mr. Castrogiovanni taught at East for 24 years. During that time, he worked as the driver’s ed/leadership teacher. He also coached football for 11 seasons and coached wrestling for 23 seasons (5 of which he was the head coach).

Q: What are your plans after you retire?

A: Sleeping, traveling, playing with my golden retriever, working out, and spending more time with my wife and son.

Q: What was your favorite thing about teaching at Morton East?

A: Great facilities for P.E. and athletics. I loved coaching football (11 seasons) and wrestling (23 seasons).  The wrestling team broke some school records in the 5 years that I was the head coach.  (I coached a total of 63 seasons. I coached at 5 other schools before Morton. Football, wrestling, and baseball.)

Q: What was your least favorite thing about teaching at Morton East?

A: Rush hour traffic. It gets worse every year.

Q: What will you miss about teaching at Morton East?

A: The students.  I have met so many great people.  I hope that my influence has been positive. Also, the great teachers that I have been fortunate to work with.

Q: Are you retiring with any other teachers?

A: Ms. Strandt and Ms. Olmstead in P.E.

As your former student, I just want to say it was an honor having you as a teacher. Congratulations on your retirement. Morton East will miss you!