NLU Alumni Magazine
Mike Feinberg ‘05, M.Ed. in Administration and Supervision, and Dave Levin ‘05, M.Ed. in Administration and Supervision and ‘14 Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, both received a National Community Service Award for their work as co-founders of the Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP). Catherine M. Finger ‘94, Ed.D. in Instructional Leadership, was honored as a Superintendent of Distinction for her work at Grayslake Community High School District 127 in Grayslake, Illinois. William Griffin ‘11, Ed.D. in Community College Leadership, was elected to serve another term on the board of trustees for the College of Lake County in Grayslake, Illinois. Lois Hammill ‘05, B.S. in Management, was recognized as the National Association of Professional Women VIP Woman of the Year. David A. Helfer ‘85, B.A. in Applied Behavioral Sciences and ‘93 M.S. in Adult and Continuing Education, has earned the professional designation of Certified Medical Practice Executive, achieving board certification in medical practice management through a national medical management association. Amy Houlihan ‘12, M.A.T. in Elementary Education, was appointed by the school board of Schaumburg Township Elementary School District 54 as an assistant principal, split between Anne Fox Elementary and Hanover Highlands Elementary, both located in Hanover Park, Illinois. Bernadette Jones ‘14, M.S. in Written Communication, and Jai Love ‘14, M.S. in Written Communication, contributed to the Chicago Writers Bloc New Play Festival 2015 at the Piven Theatre in Evanston, Illinois. Patricia Kerrigan ‘87, M.Ed. in Administration and Supervision, was honored for her work with pediatric cancer patients with the Nan Songer Award, from a national association of pediatric specialists. Tom Koulentes ‘13, Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and ‘00 M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, was appointed as the principal of Highland Park High School in Highland Park, Illinois, after serving as interim principal.
Devon LaRosa ‘11, M.Ed. in Administration and Supervision and ‘09 M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, was named the new principal for Dundee- Crown High School in Carpentersville, Illinois. Heather McCarthy ‘08, M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, has partnered with her friend and colleague to write personalized picture books for young children with special needs. Laura Muñoz Noon ‘97, M.Ed. in Administration and Supervision, was appointed as principal of Highlands Elementary School in Naperville, Illinois. Paul O’Malley ‘12, Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, was appointed as superintendent for Norridge School District 80 in Norridge, Illinois. Paul Pryma ‘13, Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, retired after 10 years as principal at Glenbrook North High School in Northbrook, Illinois, and 34 years in education. He is the author of “Coaches of Chicago: Inspiring Stories About Leadership and Life.” Tricia Raimondi ‘07, M.A. in Psychology, was hired as a prevention program case manager at Homeless Connections, a social service agency in the Fox Valley region of northern Illinois. Barry Rodgers ‘99, M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, was appointed as assistant superintendent for both Lake Forest District 67 and District 115, serving Lake Forest, Illinois, and the surrounding community. Jackie Samuel ‘11, M.A. Public Policy and currently a candidate for a Ph.D. in Community Psychology, was a contributing expert in two articles for Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Chicago. Debbie Sykora ‘89, M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, was elected as secretary by the school board of Valley View School District 65U, outside Chicago. Cynthia Zarkowsky ‘96, M.A.T. in Elementary Education, was appointed to fill a vacancy on the board of education for the Kildeer Countryside School District 96, centered in Long Grove, Illinois. Mike Zuleger ‘13, M.Ed. in Administration and Supervision, will serve as principal of St. Mary Catholic Middle School when it opens next school year in Neenah, Wisconsin.
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