Illinois Principals Association

Abe Lincoln

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Field Service Specialist

Dan Kaiser
Field Service Specialist
Ph. 815-343-7175
dan.kaiser@ilprincipals.org

Region Leadership

State Director
Jaclynn Shoufler, Principal
Riverton Elem School
jshoufler@rivertonschools.org
Region Director
James Toland, Principal
Rochester Intermediate School
jtoland@rochester3a.net
Region Director - Elect
Heather Fricke, Principal
Mount Pulaski High School
hfricke@mtpulaski.k12.il.us
Secretary
Michelle Reiss, Principal
Memorial Elem School
mreiss@tcusd3.org
Treasurer
Jennifer Carter, Assistant Principal
Riverton Elem School
jcarter@rivertonschools.org
Membership Chair
Heather Fricke, Principal
Mount Pulaski High School
hfricke@mtpulaski.k12.il.us
Legislative Chair
Ryan Aikman, Assistant Principal
Eisenhower High School
rwaikman@dps61.org
Diversity and Equity Chair
Danielle Lora, Principal
Mount Pulaski Elem School
dlora@mtpulaski.k12.il.us
Assistant Principals Chair
Rebekah Novak-Ewell, Assistant Principal
Clinton Elementary School
bnovakewell@cusd15.org
Awards Chair
Randy Krepel, Principal
Rochester Elementary 2-3
rkrepel@rochester3a.net
Member-at-Large
Megan Doerfler, Assistant Principal/5-12 Curriculum Director
Williamsville Jr High School
doerflerm@wcusd15.org
Member-at-Large
James Kirkton, Assistant Principal
Blue Ridge High School
jkirkton@blueridge18.org

Abe Lincoln  Events

IPA Abe Lincoln Region Awards Banquet
Thursday, March 5, 2026 6:00:pm
type: In-Person
category: social
location: Spirited Republic
address: 509B Pulaski St, Lincoln, IL 62656
Join the Abe Lincoln Region Board in celebrating outstanding educators at our annual Awards of Excellence Banquet.
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IPA Abe Lincoln Region Student Recognition Breakfast
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 9:00:am
type: In-Person
category: studentRecognition
location: University of Illinois-Springfield
address: 2251 Richard Wright Dr, Springfield, IL 62703
Principals choose one student from their exiting grade to recognize.
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IPA Abe Lincoln Region Secretary Luncheon
Thursday, June 4, 2026 11:30:am
type: In-Person
category: staffRecognition
location: TBD
address: TBD
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