Arlin Peebles
President, Communications and Marketing, Ed Leaders Network Director
Affiliate leadership
Brett Fickes
Past President, Former Assistant Superintendent Curriculum and Instruction, Thornton Township High School District 205
Stefanie Crawford
President-Elect, Executive Director of Illinois Digital Educators Alliance
Elizabeth Bourne
Secretary, Professional Development Coordinator for District 205 Thornton Twp HSD. Chair of Joint Committee, AVID College & Career Readiness Coordinator & Elective Teacher at Thornridge High School of Thornton Township High Schools District 205
Kevin Seymour
Treasurer, Retired Director of ROE SchoolWorks, Staff of Illinois New Teacher Collaborative
Lori Hensold
It is with great sadness that we note the passing of Lori Hensold. In addition to being a dedicated and strong leader on the Learning Forward Illinois Board of Directors, she was a respected educator and much loved family member. Her legacy lives on even as we mourn her loss.
Karla McAdam
Member At Large, Central Region, Director of the Illinois New Teacher Collaborative
Cindy Berrey
Member At Large, Director of Early Childhood Professional Learning at The Center:Resources for Teaching and Learning
Michael Barry
Member At Large, Building Instructional Coach, Lake Forest District 67
Pauline Zdonek
Member At Large, Coordinator of Professional Growth for Yorkville Community School District 115
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.
