The mission of the Section of Academic Affairs is to increase student learning through the development and implementation of a rigorous and relevant curriculum. This mission is facilitated by the identification and use of effective instructional practices, resources and strategies that challenge all students to maximize their potential.

Organizational Chart

Pre K-12 Pupil Progression Plan

Mary L. Lamping, Ph.D.
Chief Academic Officer

Rita Turman
Administrative Secretary

Alternative Education Programs
Mr. Grant Flink, Director, (847) 360-5540

Curriculum Development and Implementation
Dr. Joan Brixey, Director, (847) 360-5559

English Language Learners (ELL)
Mrs. Marilyn Krajenta, Director, (847) 360-5458

School Improvement
Mrs. Judy Green, Director, (847) 263-4708

Special Education: Programs and Services
Mrs. Sandra Edelstein, Director, (847) 360-5370

Special Education: Compliance and Monitoring
Mrs. Janine Gruhn, Director, (847) 360-5434

Student Support Services/Welcome Center
Mr. Eric Christianson, Director, (847) 360-5494

RESPONSE TO INTERVENTION (RtI)

Laurie Lee
Response to Intervention Coordinator

Wendy De Hoyos
Academic Affairs Specialist

Darcy Keag
RtI Coach

April Brabender
RtI Coach

Min Owens
RtI Coach

Natalina DePhillips
RtI Coach

Jessica Varavadekar
RtI Coach

Amanda Sebek
RtI Coach

Molly Lemire
RtI Coach

TBA
RtI Coach

EPIC PROGRAM

Dr. Gina Finaldi-Schmidt
Early Childhood Program Coordinator

Ros Harrison
Secretary

TESTING

Jonathan Brown
Testing Manager

Angie Roberson
Data Analyst