Illinois Principals Association

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 Kick-Off Meeting
Monday, August 3, 2026 4:30:pm
type: In-Person
category: board
location: Barraco's Pizza
address: 15601 S Harlem Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462

IPA South Cook Kick-Off Social
Monday, August 3, 2026 5:00:pm
type: In-Person
category: social
location: Baraccos
address: 15601 S Harlem Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462

IPA South Cook Meeting
Monday, September 14, 2026 4:30:pm
type: Virtual
category: board

IPA South Cook Meeting Monday, September 14 · 4:30 – 5:30pm Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/yae-pnxm-kfr Or dial: ‪(US) +1 916-913-6005‬ PIN: ‪519 936 761‬# More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/yae-pnxm-kfr?pin=7695463512369

IPA South Cook Meeting
Monday, October 5, 2026 4:30:pm
type: Hybrid
category: board
location: Oak Lawn School District 123
address: 4201 W 93rd St # 1, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

This will be an in-person and virtual meeting.

IPA South Cook Meeting
Tuesday, January 19, 2027 4:30:pm
type: Virtual
category: board

IPA South Cook Meeting
Monday, February 8, 2027 4:30:pm
type: Virtual
category: board

IPA South Cook Office Staff Bash
Wednesday, February 24, 2027 4:30:pm
type: In-Person
category: staffRecognition
location: Papa Joes
address: 14459 LaGrange Rd, Orland Park, IL 60462

IPA South Cook Meeting
Monday, March 8, 2027 4:30:pm
type: Virtual
category: board

IPA South Cook Meeting
Monday, April 12, 2027 4:30:pm
type: Virtual
category: board

IPA South Cook Student Recognition Breakfast
Thursday, April 29, 2027 12:00:pm
type: In-Person
category: studentRecognition
location: Odyssey Country Club
address: 19110 S. Ridgeland Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60477

IPA South Cook Meeting (End-of-Year)
Monday, June 14, 2027 12:00:pm
type: In-Person
category: board
location: Hillgrove Tap
address: 9501 W 171st St Ste R, Tinley Park, IL 60487

School Leader Continuum

School Leader Continuum

IPA MEDIA

School Leader Continuum

South Cook

Field Service Specialists

Angela Buckels

Dana Butler

Karen Triezenberg

Region Leadership

South Cook Events