Behind every thriving school is a principal who leads with heart, vision, and unwavering dedication. Yet, there’s a challenge we can’t ignore: only 1 in 4 principals remain in their position for more than five years. This leadership churn disrupts the progress schools need to make for lasting improvements. It leaves communities in flux, teachers disheartened, and students without the steady guidance they deserve. 

The Illinois Principals Foundation refuses to let this challenge define the future of our schools. We’re working tirelessly to ensure every school in Illinois has strong, sustained leadership. We’re not just equipping principals with tools and resources; we’re giving them the chance to learn, grow, and lead with confidence and purpose. 

Every principal has the potential to change lives. But they can’t do it alone. Your support can make all the difference to help us:

• Provide scholarships for principals to pursue education and innovative professional development.
• Deliver School Leader Networks to guide and sustain leaders at every stage of their journey.
• Offer mentoring and coaching to principals in high-need communities.
• Develop innovative new resources to help school leaders rise to today’s challenges.
• Provide aid to leaders in their most difficult moments — whether it’s illness, loss, or personal crisis.

Join Team 180 and donate $180 ($1 for every school day or $15 per month) to the Illinois Principals Foundation.

Shaun Grant (Chair), Chillicothe

Jason Leahy (Secretary), Springfield

Marcus Belin, Huntley

Amy Dixon, Harrisburg

Dan Krause, Villa Park

Hattie Llewellyn, New Berlin

Questions? Email Jason Leahy at jason.leahy@ilprincipals.org.