Leaders and positions
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Principals, Elementary
Folasade Adekunle, Ed.D. | Harriet E Sayre Elementary Language Academy
Lauren Albani, Ed.D. | LaSalle II Magnet Elementary School
Eli Argamaso | Pope Francis Global Academy
Marlene Aponte | Dawes Elementary School (Evanston, IL)
Olimpia Bahena-Rodriguez, Ed.D. | Mancel Talcott Elementary School
Kristin Blathras | Hamilton Elementary School
Peggie Burnett-Wise, Ed.D. | Morton School of Excellence
Margaret Byrne | Northwest Middle School
Maria Campos, Ed.D. | Rodolfo Lozano Bilingual & International Elementary School
Jimmy Clarke | Central Middle School, District 146 (Tinley Park, IL)
Ariel Correa-Ortiz, Ed.D. | Acero Marquez Elementary School
Romian Crockett, Ed.D. | Chalmers School of Excellence
Mary Beth Cunat, Ed.D. | Spectrum Progressive School (Rockford, IL)
William D. Daniels, Ed.D. | Mollison Elementary School
Patricia Davlantes | Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy
Eric Fay, Ed.D. | Lincoln Elementary School
Steve Fisher, Ed.D. | Johnson School of Excellence
Margo Giannoulis, Ed.D. | North Elementary School, District 62 (Des Plaines, IL)
Anne Gillespie | Shorewood Hills Elementary School (Madison, WI)
Gayle Harris-Neely | Ray Elementary School
Ashley Hegwood | Ashburn Community Elementary School
Guillermo Heredia, Ed.D. | Charles W. Harris Elementary School (Phoenix, AZ)
Robyn Huemmer, Ed.D. | Jane Stenson Elementary School (Skokie, IL)
Jasmine Juárez, Ed.D. | Pilsen Community Academy
Derrick Kimbrough, Ed.D. | Jahn School of Fine Arts
Gail King, Ed.D. | William C Reavis Math & Science Specialty Elementary School
Lindsi Lara Pérez | Rufus M. Hitch Elementary School
Seth Lavin, Ed.D. | Lorenz Brentano Math & Science Academy Elementary School
Juan Lira | McKinley Elementary School (Elgin, IL)
Laquita Louie, Ed.D | Curtis School of Excellence
Jimmy Lugo, Ed.D. | Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School
Funmilola MaCaulay | Holy Family School
Katherine Magnuson, Ed.D. | Skinner North
Michael Marzano, Ed.D. | Marquette School of Excellence
Aisha McCarthy | John Harvard Elementary School of Excellence
Maria McManus, Ed.D. | STEM Magnet Academy
Jacqueline Medina, Ed.D. | Talman Elementary School
Jacqueline Menoni, Ed.D. | Jose De Diego Elementary Community Academy
Kathryn (Kate) Nestler, Ed.D. | Stone Elementary Scholastic Academy
Cherie Horner, Ed.D. | Central Elementary School (Grand Rapids, MI)
Heather Pusatcioglu, Ed.D. | Brian Piccolo Elementary Specialty School
Paul Riskus, Ed.D. | Walt Disney Magnet Elementary School
Regina Roberts, Ed.D. | William T Sherman Elementary School
Venus Shannon | Zion Central Middle School (Zion, IL)
Tara Shelton | South Loop Elementary School
Rebeca Shick, Ed.D. | John B Murphy Elementary School
Michael Stosek, Ed.D. | Ruby Thomas ES, Las Vegas, NV
Julie Otter Singler, Ed.D. | McCormick Elementary
Jesse Tang | Jacob Schmidt Elementary School (Denver, CO)
Karen Valentine (Schmidt), Ed.D. | Edison Regional Gifted Center
Yesenia Vazquez | Madison Elementary School (Lombard, IL)
Sherri Walker | Harold Washington Elementary School
LaVerne E. C. Wright | Bond Elementary School
Principals, High Schools
Keith Adams, Ed.D. | Kelvyn Park High School
Akima Anderson, Ed.D. | Gary Lighthouse College Preparatory Academy (Gary, IN)
Shanele Andrews, Ed.D. | Orr Academy High School
Patricia Brekke, Ed.D. | Back of the Yards IB HS
Amanda Brode-Rico, Ed.D. | Lake Park High School (Roselle, IL)
Josephine Gomez, Ed.D. | St. Augustine Preparatory Academy (Milwaukee, WI)
Tyrese Graham, Ed.D. | Uplift Community High School
Michelle Harrell | Al Raby High School
Leonard Harris, Ed.D. | Nancy B Jefferson Alternative High School
Gregory Hanson | Old Orchard Junior High School (Skokie, IL)
Janelle Hatch-Miller | Senn High School (Interim)
Larry Irvin, Ed.D. | Aurora High School (Denver, CO)
Paul Karafiol, Ed.D. | Lake View High School
Brian Kelly, Ed.D. | Martin Luther King, Jr. College Prep High School
Daniel Kramer, Ed.D. | Theodore Roosevelt High School
Jullanar Maalik-Naselli, Ed.D. | Daniel Hale Williams Prep School of Medicine
Cortez McCoy, Ed.D | Walter H. Dyett High School for the Arts
Grace Moody, Ed.D. | Alcott College Prep High School
David Narain | Emil G Hirsch Metropolitan High School
Christopher Pawelczyk, Ed.D. | Zion-Benton Township High School (Zion, IL)
Homero Peñuelas | Marie Sklodowska Curie Metropolitan
Anthony Rodriguez, Ed.D. | Carl Schurz High School
Brad L. Rossi, Ed.D.| Wells Community High School
Barbara San-Roman, Ed.D | George Washington High School
Eric Steinmiller, Ed.D. | Lincoln Park High School
Patricia Stuber | North Side College Prep High School
Brigitte Swenson | Peace and Education High School
George Szkapiak | John F. Kennedy High School
Associate Principals, High Schools
Quiana McNeal | Elk Grove Village High School, District 214
Assistant Principals, Elementary Schools
Andromeda Bellamy | Bronzeville Classical
Danielle Berry | Gillespie Elementary School
Turan Crockett | Cesar Chavez Elementary School
Rachael Carnacchio | Sandra Cisneros Elementary School
Jessica Chen, Ed.D. | Deneen Elementary School
Carrie Ann Cole, Ed.D. | Jamieson Elementary School
Kimberly Collier | Richard Yates Elementary School
Lori Coomes-Barry | DeForest Area Middle School (DeForest, WI)
Charlie DeLeonardis | Havlicek Elementary School (Berwyn)
Vanessa Frye | Acero Charter Network, Clemente
Patrycja Mach | Hitch Elementary School
LaToya McBride | Walt Disney Magnet Elementary School
Maura Kelly | Ogden International (East Campus)
Michael John Kosko, Ed.D. | Alexander Graham Bell Elementary School
Stephanie Lerner-Cohen | Lincoln Park Early Learning Center
Jessica Lopez | Stony Creek Elementary School (Alsip, IL) District 26
Sherisse Angela Lucas, Ed.D. | Mahalia Jackson Elementary School
Elaine McFarlane | Cornelius Early Learning Center
Amber Morgan, Ed.D. | Roy Elementary School (Manheim School District 83)
Ryan Peet | Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy
Shannon Puckett, Ed.D. | Canty Elementary School
Sarah Roche | Oscar Mayer Magnet School
Krista Flores Rajanen, Ed.D. | Norwood Park Elementary
Adam Ramirez | John F Eberhart Elementary School
Andrew Rhodes, Ed.D. | South Loop Elementary School
Winnie Stevenson | Reilly Elementary School
Claudinette (Didi) Swartz | Galileo Math & Science Scholastic Academy ES
Jennifer Vitkus | Blaine Elementary School
Assistant Principals, High Schools
Nicholas Aquino, Ed.D. | Benito Juarez Community Academy High School
Harrison Baker | George Westinghouse College Prep
Daniel Buys, Ed.D. | Global Studies Division Chair, Lyons Township High School, District 204
Alexis Covarrubias | Taft High school
Meghan Kirt Brewer, Ed.D. | Mather High School
Samuel Davis | George Washington High School
Madisson Dickson | George Westinghouse College Prep
Casey Fuess | Virtual Academy High School
Verneisha Gair | Thornton Fractional High School
Ryan Glowacz | Taft High School
Matthew Heller, Ed.D. | Green Bay East High School
Rebecca Kijek | Farragut Career Academy High School
Nakeisha Knight, Ed.D. | Thornwood High School, District 205
Jesus Tony Laurel | Back of the Yards College Preparatory High School
Nicole Luke | North-Grand High School
Charles Malek, Ed.D | Phoenix Military Academy
Kyla Mathews, Ed.D. | Neal F Simeon Career Academy High School
Alba Morales | Nicholas Senn High School
Heidy Moran, Ed.D. | Carl Schurz High School
Corey Morrison | Kenwood Academy High School
Rashida Restaino | Orr Community Academy
Jason Roberts | Lake View High School
Coryn Schmit | Chicago Tech Academy
Katie Shanovich | Marie Sklodowska Curie Metropolitan High School
Adam Stucky | Lincoln Park High School
Rashad Talley | Gwendolyn Brooks College Prep Academy
Gary Tesinsky | Schurz High School
Israel Urbina | Von Steuben High School
Joshua VanderJagt, Ed.D. | Hyde Park Academy High School
Elizabeth Walker | Lincoln Park High School
Ali Zimmerman, Ed.D. | George Washington High School
Instructional Support
Amber Henderson, Ed.D. | Instructional Coach, Orr Community Academy
Resident Principals: Composed of Aspiring and Sitting School Leaders
Sarah Garr; CLC Resident Principal Ogden ES/HS
Sean McGuire; Category 2 Resident Principal, Lincoln Park HS
John Murphy; CLC Resident Principal, Plamondon ES
Jimini Ofori-Amoah; Category 2 Resident Principal, Payton College prep
Melisa Rutkelis; CLC Resident Principal, Von Steuben HS
School System Leaders
Michael Abello, Ed.D. | Head of Education, Day 1 Academies
Monique Auxila, Ed.D. | Director of Special Education, District 187, (North Chicago)
Tai Basurto, Ed.D. | Director of School Leader, Development Department of Principal Quality (CPS)
Stacy Beardsley, Ed.D. | Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction, Evanston/Skokie District 65, (Evanston, IL)
Rodney Bly, Ed.D. | Director of Development, The Academy Group
Lori Bobak, Ed.D. | Academic Director, Cap Cana Heritage School (Punta Cana, Dominican Republic)
Keisha Campbell, Ed.D. | Superintendent, Elmhurst Community Unit District 205
Carise Comstock, Ed.D. | Superintendent, Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts (Bethlehem, PA)
Bridget de la Peña, Ed.D. | Regional Director, Archdiocese of Chicago
Dwayne Evans, Ed.D. | Superintendent, Hoover Schrum #157
Stephen Flisk, Ed.D. | Assistant Superintendent, Leadership, Teaching & Learning, Osseo Area Schools (Maple Grove, MN)
Jennifer Foss, Ed.D. | Director of Student Support, Singapore American School (Singapore)
Kevin Gallick, Ed.D. | Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Rich Township, District 227
Minerva Garcia-Sanchez Ed.D. | Superintendent DeKalb School District 428
Diego Geraldo, Ph.D. | Superintendent, Mannheim District 83
LaTarsha Green, Ed.D. | Deputy Superintendent, Evanston/Skokie District 65 (Evanston, IL)
Patricia Gonzalez, Ed.D. | Manager of School Support in Office of Network Support
Michael Heidkamp | Director of Leadership Development and Support, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School
Angela Higginbotham | Manager, Early Childhood Specialized Services, Chicago Public Schools Office of Diverse Learners
Chala Holland, Ed.D. | Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services, Naperville, District 203
Nicole Howard, Ed.D. | Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning, High Schools, Indian Prairie School District 204, Aurora
Andalib Khelghati, Ed.D. | Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Evanston/Skokie District 65
Jennifer Kirmes, Ed.D. | Executive Director of Teaching & Learning, Illinois State Board of Education
Amy Kotz, Ed.D. | Interventionist Coach, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Fine Arts, (Evanston, IL)
Michael Lach, Ed.D. | Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, District #113
Theresa Lee | Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning, Evanston/Skokie District 65
Laura LeMone, Ed.D. | Network Chief, CPS Network 14
Gwyneth Marr, Ed.D. | Director of Curriculum and Innovation (Pendergast Elementary School District, Phoenix, AZ)
Ernesto Matias, Ed.D. | Chief Education Officer, Illinois State Board of Education
Estuardo Mazin | Deputy Chief, CPS Network 12
Patrick McGill, Ed.D. | Executive Director for Teaching & Learning, Curriculum Pathways (Glenbard D87)
Martin McGreal | Director, District/School Leadership Illinois State Board of Education
Susan Mekarski, Ed.D. | District and School Effectiveness Specialist, Oregon Department of Education
Warren Morgan, Ed.D. | Chief Academic Officer, Indianapolis Public Schools
Jason Nault, Ed.D. | Associate Superintendent, Waukegan Community Unit School District 60
Ethan Netterstrom, Ed.D. | ED of School Supports in the Office of Network Supports (CPS)
Terrycita Perry, Ed.D. | Deputy Chief, CPS Network 12
Verona Portis | CPS Instructional Support Leader (ISL) Network 12
Rita Raichoudhuri, Ed.D. | Superintendent, Kalamazoo Public Schools (Kalamazoo, MI)
Victor Simon III, Ed.D. | Superintendent, Gower School District 62 (Willowbrook, IL)
Marcey Sorensen, Ed.D. | Chief Academic Officer, Fort Worth ISD, (Fort Worth, TX)
Sharon L. Sprague, Ed.D. | Director of Early Childhood Programs, Evanston/Skokie District 65 (Evanston, IL)
Jacob Stefan, Ed.D | CPS Instructional Support Leader (ISL) Network 6
Joanne Tanner | Deputy Chief Ed Officer for Acero Schools
Brittany Tidwell | CPS Instructional Support Leader (ISL) Network 13
Allison Tingwall, Ed.D. | Executive Director of Principal Quality CPS
Stephen Todd, Ed.D. | Managing Principal & Senior Director, Perspectives/IIT Math & Science Academy
Angel Turner, Ed.D. | Assistant Superintendent of Schools, (Evanston/Skokie) District 65
Amy Vondra, Ed.D. | Assistant Superintendent of Instruction and Student Services in Kalamazoo Michigan
Wayne Williams | District Director, Related Service Providers Diverse Learner Support and Services
Higher Education Administrators, Nonprofits, and Other Education Professionals
Nia Abdullah, Ed.D. | Executive Director, MAPSCorps
Lionel Allen, Ed.D. | Clinical Assistant Professor and Leadership Coach, EdD Program in Urban Education Leadership
Patrick Baccellieri, Ed.D. | District Support Consultant, The Holdsworth Center (Austin, TX)
Rebecca Bancroft, Ed.D. | Nonprofits Stand For Children, Center for HS Success, 9th Grade Success Coach
Beth Bazer, Ed.D. | Senior Director, Program Design + Strategy, One Goal
Mitchell Brookins | Ed Consultant, Director of Content, Leading Educators
Angela Buckels | Non-profits Field Service Specialist, Illinois Principals Association
Sherly Chavarria, Ed.D. | Senior Program Officer, Fry Foundation
Kellie Corley, Ed.D. | Chief Operating Officer, Single Story, Inc.
Sabrena Davis | DSD Consultants, Senior Consultant
Julia Emig | Instructional Assistant Professor, Illinois State University
Michael Ari Frede, Ed.D. | Adjunct Professor, DePaul University
Frank Gettridge, Ed.D. | President and CEO National Education Support Fund (Washington, DC)
LaTonya Hester | Mathematics Instructor, Malcolm X College
Vincent Iturralde| Consultant, Steans Foundation
Janice Jackson, Ed.D. | Senior Fellow Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching & CEO Hope Chicago
Makita Kheperu, Ed.D. | Charter Education Consultant for CT3
Peggy Ann Korellis, Ed.D. | Vice Chancellor-High School Strategy (City Colleges)
Vicki Lee, Ed.D. | Chief Academic Officer, Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago
Stephen McClain, Ed.D. | Leadership Coach, EdD Program in Urban Education Leadership
Tina Menendez, Ed.D. | Vice President, Education, History Miami Museum
Melissa Mister | Chief Program Officer, After School Matters
Nathan Pietrini, Ed.D. | Executive Director, High Jump
Amy Rome | Leadership and Personal Transformational Coach, Arrow Row Consulting
Dixie Rouleau | Program Associate, UIC Learning Sciences Research Institute
Betsy Santana, Ed.D. | Sr. Director for Orange County Technical College Orlando, FL
Karen Shifflett | Manager of Program Evaluation, Changing Worlds
Joe Shoffner, Ed.D. | Clinical Assistant Professor and Leadership Coach, EdD Program in Urban Education Leadership
Trisha Shrode, Ed.D. | Director of Research & Evaluation Midwest PBIS Network
Mary Jo Tavormina | Project Director, Suburban Cook Math Initiative (SCMI), UIC Learning Sciences Research Institute
Cynthia Watson | Manager of Mentors, Golden Apple Foundation
LaMonica Williams | Higher Ed Clinical Assistant Professor, ELPS, Purdue University College of
Retirees
Dan Lucas | Everett McKinley Dirksen Elementary School
Roger Ted Johnson | Principal, Volta Elementary
Nancy Paulette | Principal, Calmeca Academy
Alice Phillips | Chicago Teaching Fellows, The New Teacher Project
Donna Serio | Assistant Principal, Percy Julian High School
Raynell Walls | Former Principal, Drummond Elementary School
Christine Zelenka, Ed.D. | Prinicpal, John B Murphy Elementary School