EL Consortium Advisory Board

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The Consortium is guided by an advisory board made up of leaders from participating member districts whose experience, insight, and commitment help shape the direction of this work. Their leadership reflects the strength of this statewide collaboration and the shared belief that improving outcomes for English learners requires both local expertise and collective action. The advisory board stands as an example of the dedication found across the Consortium, and the member districts represented within it deserve to be recognized for helping lead this important effort on behalf of students throughout Illinois.

Jean Barbanente
Superintendent
DuPage HSD 88

Jon Baricovich
Director of Assessment and English Learner Programming
Summit SD 104

Judith Campbell
Superintendent
Township HSD 211

Erica Craig
Assistant Superintendent
DuPage HSD 88

Kristina Davis
Superintendent
West Chicago ESD 33

Melissa Digangi
Chief Academic Officer
Zion-Benton Twp HSD 126

John Gatta
CEO/President
ECRA Group

Amy MacCrindle
Assistant Superintendent for Learning and Innovation
Huntley Community School District 158

Katie McCluskey
Superintendent
Bensenville SD 2

Susanna Melon
Assistant Director for Student Services, English Learners & District Equity
Glenbard Twp HSD 87

Kathy Melton
Assistant Superintendent
Yorkville CUSD 115

Danette Meyer
District Consultant
With Partners Education

Sandra Moran
Director of Multilingual Services and Family Engagement
Warren Twp HSD 121

Karina Ochoa
Director Of Multilingual Services
Troy CCSD 30C

Charles Ovando
Assistant Superintendent
Cons HSD 230

Rachel Savage
Superintendent
Moline-Coal Valley CUSD 40

Christina Schmidt
Director of Multilingual Learners
Leyden CHSD 212

Melissa Taylor
Executive Director
IAASE

Hank Thiele
Superintendent
CHSD 99

Ryan Zak
Director of Multilingual Programs and Community Outreach
Township HSD 211