Editor's note: Our past two midday meetings were exciting because we had the privilege of welcoming both of our Superintendents, Dr. Chala Holland and Dr. Monica Schroeder. While you who live in Highland Park and Highwood may be accustomed to the dynamic leadership of those who have held these positions, I on the other hand, living in Waukegan, have not. After meeting both spekers, I felt while there are dynamic things happening here in D112 and D113 - we see it everyday in our Interact Students, our the junior high students in SaLT, or the grandchildren we have enrolled in these Districts . I wanted 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 received 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 was ignited, their enthusiaum and dedication became pure magic. They sprinkle that magic onto each student through their programs and committment to education. There was never a doubt the goals they have set, individually and collaboratively for students, are designed to help them thrive.
Thank you Dr. Holland and Dr. Schroeder, for restoring my belief that superintendents are another living example of service above self. - Mary Beth
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