Ide Principalship

The Board of Education, at its October 10, 2006 meeting appointed Mrs. Jill Hansen to become the Principal of Elizabeth Ide School effective July 1, 2007. Mrs. Hansen will replace Mrs. Janeise Schultz who will be assuming the Principalship of Prairieview School upon the retirement of Principal Martha Smith. Mrs. Hansen was selected from a group of internal candidates after an extensive process that began in late May. This process included interviews with district administrators, teachers, parents and members of the Board of Education. Mrs. Hansen was the overwhelming choice of all stakeholders.

Mrs. Hansen joined District 66 in 1999 and has taught at both Prairieview and Elizabeth Ide. She currently serves as the team leader for the second grade. Mrs. Hansen received her B.A. from Elmhurst College and her M.A. in Educational Leadership from Lewis University. Prior to coming to District 66, Mrs. Hansen worked in the business world as an accounting manager at a local business firm.

Mrs. Hansen resides in Woodridge with her husband Gary. Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Hansen to her new position.