Editor's note: Our past two midday meetings were exciting and that was because we had the privilege to welcome and hear from both of our Superintendents, Dr. Chala Holland and Dr. Monica Schroeder. While you may be accustomed to the dynamic leadership of those who have held these positions in the past, I on the other hand have not. I felt while there are dynamic things happening here in D112 and D113. I want to focus on our speakers.
Dr. Monica Schroeder is a graduate of DePaul University, holding a bachelor's degree in elementary education, She earned a master's degree in educational leadership and administration , a doctorate and a Chief School Business Official dendorsement from Northern Illinois University. She is the first Latina superintendent in D112 and she has been within the District since 2006 as an associate principal, principal, assistant superintendent and deputy superintendent.
Dr. Chala Holland earned her BA in Secondary Education with a focus on History from Northwestern University. She reeived her M.A. in Social and Cultural foundations in Education from DePaul and holds and Ed.D. in Urban Educational Leadership from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She served six year as principal of Lake Forest High School. assistant principal for instruction at Oak Park and River Forest High School. Before coming to D113, Dr. Holland served as Assistant Superintendent Administrative Services for High Schoold st Naperville Cummunity Unit School District 203.
These incredible women are parallel examples of what is possible when a teacher opens their eyes and hearts to education. When the passion is ignited, their enthusiaum and dedication becomes pure magic they sprinkle onto each student. There is never a doubt they have the best education available to every child in order to help them thrive