Illinois Principals Association

South Cook

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Field Service Specialists

Angela Buckels
Field Service Specialist
Ph. 312-237-0521
angela@ilprincipals.org
Raul Gaston
Field Service Specialist
Ph. 630-995-6859
raul.gaston@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
Secretary
Kelly Andruch, Principal K-5
Kolmar Elem School
kandruch@msd143.biz
Treasurer
Patricia Gonzalez, EL Director
Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123
pgonzalez@d123.org
Communications Chair
Jennifer Hartmann, Associate Principal
Memorial Jr High School
jhartmann@d158.net
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
Liberty Junior High School
swalker@bsd111.org
Social Chair
Jennifer Toschi, Principal
Charles J Sahs Elem School
jtoschi@sahs.k12.il.us
Other
Meagan Doornbos, Principal
J M Hannum Elem School
mdoornbos@d123.org

South Cook  Events

IPA South Cook Board Meeting
Monday, August 3, 2026 4:00:pm
type: In-Person
category: board
location: Papa Joe's
address: 14459 LaGrange Rd, Orland Park, IL 60462
All are welcome to join and learn about the South Cook Executive Board and how you can get more involved with IPA!
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IPA South Cook Kick-Off Social
Monday, August 3, 2026 5:00:pm
type: In-Person
category: social
location: Papa Joe's
address: 14459 LaGrange Rd, Orland Park, IL 60462
Join us for a welcome Kick off social event for all South Cook IPA members and those looking to become a member! As we all finalize preparations for the start of the new year, this will be a great opportunity to connect with other South Cook administrators! Pizza, salad and soft drinks will be provided!
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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
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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.
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IPA South Cook Meeting
Tuesday, January 19, 2027 4:30:pm
type: Virtual
category: board
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IPA South Cook Meeting
Monday, February 8, 2027 4:30:pm
type: Virtual
category: board
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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
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IPA South Cook Meeting
Monday, March 8, 2027 4:30:pm
type: Virtual
category: board
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IPA South Cook Meeting
Monday, April 12, 2027 4:30:pm
type: Virtual
category: board
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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
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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
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