Congratulations to these graduates of the Department of Leadership, Educational Psychology and Foundations!
Cory Burke, B.S.Ed. Elementary Education, ’05, and M.S.Ed. Educational Administration, ’10, has been named principal of Hinsdale Middle School in Community Consolidated Elementary District 181. Bringing experience at the middle and elementary levels, having served eight years as an assistant principal in Schaumburg District 54 schools, Burke is known for her leadership, academic skill set and ability to build strong relationships with students, parents and staff.
Noelle Fahey, B.S.Ed. Elementary Education, ’04, and M.S.Ed. Educational Administration, ’10, has been named principal of Prairie Point Elementary School in Oswego School District 308. Before joining School District 308, Fahey was a fifth-grade teacher in the Yorkville School District 115 from 2007 to 2017. She is known for her positive attitude, ability to build strong relationships with all stakeholders and drive to improve student achievement.
Jodi Megerle, M.S.Ed. Educational Administration, ’02, Ed.S. Educational Administration, ’15 and Ed.D. Educational Administration, ’20, was appointed superintendent of River Trails School District 26. She beings July 1. Mergele has served as district’s assistant superintendent for Student Services since 2019. Before that, she was principal at Friendship Junior High School in Des Plaines and a middle school assistant principal and principal in Barrington School District 220 and Round Lake Area School Dist. 116.
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