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Illinois Principals Association

South Cook

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Field Service Specialists

Angela Buckels
Field Service Specialist
Ph. 312-237-0521
angela@ilprincipals.org
Dana Butler
Field Service Specialist
Ph. 312-244-9527
dana@ilprincipals.org
Karen Triezenberg
Field Service Specialist
Ph. 630-643-8078
karen@ilprincipals.org

Region Leadership

State Director
Abir Othman, Principal
Victor J Andrew High School
aothman@d230.org
Region Director
Ashley Holland, Principal
J Covington Elem School
aholland@d123.org
Region Director - Elect
Suzanne Amra, Principal
Sward Elem School
samra@d123.org
Treasurer
Patricia Gonzalez, EL Director
Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123
pgonzalez@d123.org
Membership Chair
Martha Fuentes, ESL Teacher
Hometown Elem School
mfuentes@d123.org
Legislative Chair
Suzanne Amra, Principal
Sward Elem School
samra@d123.org
Diversity and Equity Chair
Colandra Hamilton, Principal - JH
Central Park Elem School
chamilton@msd143.biz
Assistant Principals Chair
Jennifer Hartmann, Associate Principal
Memorial Jr High School
jhartmann@d158.net
Awards Chair
Sharon Walker-Hood, Principal - District
Burbank SD 111
swalker@bsd111.org
Social Chair
Jennifer Toschi, Principal
Charles J Sahs Elem School
jtoschi@sahs.k12.il.us
Member-at-Large
Meagan Doornbos, Principal
J M Hannum Elem School
mdoornbos@d123.org

South Cook  Events

IPA South Cook Region Student Recognition Breakfast
Thursday, May 7, 2026 8:00:am
type: In-Person
category: studentRecognition
location: The Odyssey
address: 19110 S. Ridgeland Ave. Tinley Park, IL 60477 ​708.429.7400
The South Cook Illinois Principals Association Student Recognition Breakfast is a special event that celebrates outstanding students from schools across the South Cook region. Principals nominate students who have shown exceptional leadership, strong character, academic improvement, or made a positive impact in their school community. Families, school staff, and community members come together to honor these students’ achievements in a warm and supportive setting. It’s a meaningful morning that shines a spotlight on the hard work and dedication of some truly inspiring young people.
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IPA South Cook Regional Board Meeting
Monday, May 11, 2026 4:30:pm
type: Hybrid
category: board
A Regional Board Meeting for the Illinois Principals Association (IPA) is a get-together of school leaders from the area to talk about what’s going on in education. They share updates, plan events, talk about issues that affect schools, and support each other in their roles. It’s a chance for principals and other administrators to connect, learn from one another, and work together to help their schools and communities grow.
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IPA South Cook Regional Board Meeting
Monday, June 15, 2026 12:00:pm
type: In-Person
category: board
A Regional Board Meeting for the Illinois Principals Association (IPA) is a get-together of school leaders from the area to talk about what’s going on in education. They share updates, plan events, talk about issues that affect schools, and support each other in their roles. It’s a chance for principals and other administrators to connect, learn from one another, and work together to help their schools and communities grow.
Register Now