Bret Fickes
President, Assistant Superintendent Curriculum and Instruction, Thornton Township High School District 205
Affiliate leadership
Cindy Berrey
Past President, Director of Early Childhood Professional Learning at The Center:Resources for Teaching and Learning
Arlin Peebles
Secretary, Communications and Marketing, Ed Leaders Network Director
Kevin Seymour
Treasurer, Retired Director of ROE SchoolWorks, Staff of Illinois New Teacher Collaborative
Karla McAdam
Member At Large Central Region, Director of the Illinois New Teacher Collaborative
Lori Hensold
At-Large Member, Northwest Region
Professional Learning Coordinator for the Illinois MTSS Network
Stefanie Crawford
Communications, Executive Director of Illinois Digital Educators Alliance
Elizabeth Bourne
Elizabeth D. Bourné--At Large Member, North East Region
AVID College & Career Readiness Coordinator & Elective Teacher at Thornridge High School of Thornton Township High Schools District 205
Our Vision
Excellent teaching and learning every day.
Our Mission
Learning Forward builds the capacity of its members, clients, partners, and staff to establish and sustain effective professional learning.
