Joseph Ocol

Joseph Ocol has taught math in Chicago Public Schools for 20 years and has led his after-school-club chess champions for 18 years. His chess scholars have won national championships, and recognition from the White House, a U.S. president and the U.S. Congress.

I teach underprivileged students but Chicago school bosses won’t let them play chess

I teach underprivileged students but Chicago school bosses won’t let them play chess

I created an after-school chess club to keep my students safe during dangerous hours after class. They won trophies in Canada, but school bosses won't let them compete in Atlanta.