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 Student Recognition Breakfast
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 8:30:am
type: In-Person
category: studentRecognition
location: University of Illinois-Springfield
address: 2251 Richard Wright Dr, Springfield, IL 62703
Each Abe Lincoln Region member may invite one student from the exiting grade in their school along with two guests. The student will receive a certificate of recognition from the Abe Lincoln Region of the IPA. The IPA recommends that an emphasis be placed on leadership qualities. A random drawing will be held to award two seniors with scholarship money.
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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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