Our annual Storytelling event is just a few hours away! Tonight, we honor the steadfast dedication and leadership of our school principals. We're excited to share the leadership stories of: ▪️ Principal Marian Strok | Evergreen Academy Middle School ▪️ Principal Shannae Jackson | Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory Academy ▪️ Principal Iliana Rzodkiewicz | Disney II Magnet School ▪️ Principal Bill Yeh | William C. Goudy Technology Academy Thank you to our friends at Chicago Bulls, BMO, William Blair, Chicago Public Schools, City of Chicago, CHICAGO PRINCIPALS & ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION, Illinois Principals Association, Guitars Over Guns, Ingenuity - Chicago, and Griffin Museum of Science and Industry. This night would not have been possible without your partnership. Be sure to tag us in photos from this evening. #PrincipalPrideChi #ThankAPrincipal
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The Fund improves Chicago's public schools by investing in the talented, innovative educators who lead them.
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The Chicago Public Education Fund (The Fund) accelerates student achievement in Chicago's public schools by building high-performing teams of principals and teachers, improving evaluation and accountability system-wide, and reinventing classrooms with the innovative use of time, technology, and talent. The Fund’s investors represent a broad cross-section of Chicago’s business, civic and philanthropic leaders. They have committed $50 million to The Fund since 2000, attracted by our track record of results and our mission and values. We identify high-quality programs and outstanding management teams in which to invest financial and human capital. We track the performance of our investments, provide strategic and operational management assistance, and leverage the business acumen of our directors and management team to generate results for our investors. The Fund raises a series of funds approximately every four years focused on a set of clearly defined priorities. Our team shares an unyielding commitment to providing all children a world-class education, and we value collaboration, innovation, and integrity.
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Principal Vincent Izuegbu is in his fourth year as principal of Ida B. Wells Preparatory Elementary Academy, an IB World School committed to giving Bronzeville students a global perspective. Each year, he leads students on international trips, visiting a country in Europe and one in Africa. In 2025, the destinations are Spain and South Africa, reinforcing the school’s mission to connect students with their roots and broaden their horizons. With 91.1% of the student body identifying as Black, these trips are designed to help students explore their heritage and foster resilience, reminding them of their ancestral journey. In October, during Principal Appreciation Month, his image appears on buses, highlighting his dedication to education and the vital role of school leaders. Vincent’s leadership is shaped by his experiences and his mother’s influence as an educator. He emphasizes the importance of integrity and fairness in building trust within the school community. Under his guidance, Wells Prep has formed partnerships that pave the way for students to earn college credit, ensuring a pipeline from pre-K to higher education. With accolades such as being one of Chicago’s two Apple Distinguished Schools, Vincent is focused on fostering global citizenship among students, aiming to empower them to tackle real-world challenges like environmental sustainability and social issues, ultimately shaping compassionate, informed leaders for the future. Read more about Principal Vincent Izuegbu on our blog: https://lnkd.in/euEf4j5r
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We are excited to announce the final speakers of our annual Storytelling Event! Principal Shannae Jackson of Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory Academy is in her 20th year as an educator. She believes in distributive leadership and teamwork to ensure students learn at high levels and receive an education that adapts to their learning progress, interests, and goals. Principal Iliana Rzodkiewicz of Disney II Magnet School is a proud Latina and Chicago Public Schools graduate. She deeply values the school-community partnership and is committed to education. She is passionate about empowering the next generation to succeed. We are excited to celebrate #PrincipalPrideChi and be in community with so many dedicated educators.
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Happy #PrincipalPrideChi! We love our Chicago leaders! Be sure to #ThankAPrincipal all month long.
Chicago Public Schools principals are some of the hardest working principals anywhere! We're thrilled to celebrate them this Principal Appreciation Month and to recognize their monumental achievements. Thank you for all you do! CC: The Chicago Public Education Fund #thebestarewithcps #principalpridechi #chicagoprincipals
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Happy Principal Appreciation Month, Principal Leonard! #PrincipalPrideChi #ThankAPrincipal
National Principals Month continues! 💡 Join AUSL in celebrating the Principals from our 23 CTR Partnership School Training Sites across Chicago. 🎒 CTR Associate Director Carina Kearley (she/her/ella) shares her quote of appreciation for Principal Ryan Leonard of Chicago Academy High School. #PrincipalPrideCHI #NationalPrincipalsMonth #PrincipalAppreciation
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Our Storytelling Evening is only two days away! We're excited to announce two of our speakers. Principal Marian Strok of Evergreen Academy Middle School has been an educator for 40-plus years, beginning as a teacher in the Archdiocese of Chicago. She is currently in her 18th year as Principal of Evergreen Academy on Chicago's Southside. Principal Bill Yeh of William C. Goudy Technology Academy has 22 years in Chicago Public Schools and 17 years serving the students of Goudy School. He is passionate about fostering a supportive and enriching educational environment. Stay tuned for the remaining storytellers! #PrincipalPrideChi #ThankAPrincipal
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A special shoutout to Principal Nanavati for fostering such a vibrant school spirit and supporting our students and staff. #PrincipalPrideChi #ThankAPrincipal
My first Pep Rally at FCAIB is in the books! JROTC and our Cheerleaders were electric, we got to recognize athletes from our fall sports teams, and our boys soccer team won their homecoming game with packed stands! Things just keep getting better at Farragut, and I couldn't be more proud of my students and staff! #ProudPrincipal #SchoolSpirit #HomecomingVictory #FCAIB Chicago Public Schools || The Chicago Public Education Fund
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October is Principal Appreciation Month. Use our toolkit to show your appreciation! https://lnkd.in/ezM3sB7A #PrincipalPrideChi #ThankAPrincipal
Happy Principal Appreciation Month! Thank you to all the incredible Principals who lead with vision, inspire brilliance, and support students and staff daily 🙌 🪴🏫 . . We are excited to continue learning and growing alongside Principals to create communities of early learning excellence this year and beyond. Join us in celebrating a Principal this month and tag them below 💐 #principalpridechi #vocel #investinearlylearning #supportingschools #chicagoprincipals
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Meet Principal Regina Latimer-Lake, a dedicated leader with over 20 years of experience. She has positively impacted students, first as a teacher and now as the principal of Earle STEM Elementary. She leads a team committed to engineering excellence in all aspects of her school. Regina has emphasized the importance of strong and relatable role models that reflect the community and contribute to student success throughout her various school leadership roles. Regina highlights that school leaders bring experience from a multitude of prior roles, helping them master the many aspects of the principalship. #PrincipalPrideChi #ThankAPrincipal Thank you, Darlene O'Banner, Cynthia Barron of University of Illinois Chicago, and Annise Lewis, Ed.D.
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Today we kick off a month of celebrating the incredible leadership, dedication, and passion of @ChiPubSchools principals. Thank you for all you do to inspire our students, empower our teachers, and strengthen our communities. #ThankAPrincipal #TheBestLeadWithCPS
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