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Dr. Gretchen Sutherland Named Curriculum Director at CHSD170

CHSD170 nombra a la Dra. Gretchen Sutherland como directora del plan de estudios

Dr. Gretchen Sutherland
Dr. Gretchen Sutherland

At its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, the Board of Education of Chicago Heights School District 170 approved the appointment of Dr. Gretchen Sutherland as Curriculum Director, effective July 1, 2021.

In her new position, Sutherland will be responsible for every aspect of the district’s curricular entity.

“Having worked closely with Gretchen for many years, I value and appreciate her expertise as an educator and administrator,” said Superintendent Tom Amadio.

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Sutherland was quick to extend her appreciation for the appointment.

“I would like to thank the school board and central office administration for providing me with this wonderful opportunity,” she said.

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“My growth as an educational leader is a direct result of the relationships formed during my career at School District 170 and the many collaborative professional experiences in which I have been involved.”

“I am delighted to continue to serve the Chicago Heights School District 170 community and look forward to expanding the already successful initiatives, programs, and structures that we have in place in our school district.”

“During this past school year, our administration, staff, students, and families have not allowed the pandemic to hold back our progress. We have all worked tirelessly to develop structures to give students our very best effort, and I look forward to working with the entire school community to continue to provide successful outcomes for our students!” Sutherland concluded

A veteran of 25-years in the district, Dr. Sutherland has excelled in such diverse roles as a Learning Disabilities Inclusion Teacher, Title 1 Reading Specialist, Assistant Principal at Roosevelt and Washington-McKinley Schools, and for the past ten years as Principal of Washington-McKinley School. She also has served on curricular committees and a wide-ranging district-led instructional, leadership, and community involvement initiatives.

Dr. Sutherland earned her Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership from The University of St. Francis. She also holds a Master of Science degree in School Leadership from Concordia University, and a Master of Science in Education/Reading Specialization degree from Governors State University.

“Based on her past success in many diverse professional assignments, I believe Gretchen will do an outstanding job as Curriculum Director," Superintendent Amadio said.

"She will maintain and expand the excellence of our district’s curriculum and ensure that our students have everything needed to maximize their learning experience.”

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En su reunión programada regularmente el martes 18 de mayo de 2021, la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar 170 de Chicago Heights aprobó el nombramiento de la Dra. Gretchen Sutherland como Directora de Currículo, a partir del 1 de julio de 2021.

En su nuevo puesto, Sutherland será responsable de todos los aspectos de la entidad curricular del distrito.

“Habiendo trabajado en estrecha colaboración con Gretchen durante muchos años, valoro y aprecio su experiencia como educadora y administradora”, dijo el superintendente Tom Amadio.

Sutherland se apresuró a expresar su agradecimiento por el nombramiento.

“Me gustaría agradecer a la junta escolar y la administración de la oficina central por brindarme esta maravillosa oportunidad”, dijo Sutherland.

“Mi crecimiento como líder educativo es el resultado directo de las relaciones formadas durante mi carrera en el Distrito Escolar 170 y las muchas experiencias profesionales colaborativas en las que he estado involucrado”.

“Estoy encantado de continuar sirviendo a la comunidad del Distrito 170 Escolar de Chicago Heights y espero expandir las ya exitosas iniciativas, programas y estructuras que tenemos implementadas en nuestro distrito escolar”.

“Durante el pasado año escolar, nuestra administración, personal, estudiantes y familias no han permitido que la pandemia frene nuestro progreso. ¡Todos hemos trabajado incansablemente para desarrollar estructuras para darles a los estudiantes lo mejor de nosotros, y espero trabajar con toda nuestra comunidad escolar para continuar brindando resultados exitosos para nuestros estudiantes! ” Sutherland concluyó

Un veterano de 25 años en el distrito, el Dr. Sutherland se ha destacado en roles tan diversos como maestro de inclusión de discapacidades de aprendizaje, especialista en lectura de Título 1, subdirector en las escuelas Roosevelt y Washington-McKinley, y los últimos diez años como director de Washington -Escuela McKinley. También se ha desempeñado en comités curriculares y en una amplia variedad de iniciativas de participación comunitaria, de liderazgo e instrucción dirigidas por el distrito.

La Dra. Sutherland obtuvo su título de Doctora en Educación en Liderazgo Educativo de la Universidad de St. Francis. También tiene una Maestría en Ciencias en Liderazgo Escolar de la Universidad de Concordia y una Maestría en Ciencias en Educación / Especialización en Lectura de Governors State University.

“Basado en su éxito pasado en diversas asignaciones profesionales, creo que Gretchen hará un trabajo sobresaliente como directora de currículo”, dijo Amadio.

"Ella mantendrá y expandirá la excelencia del plan de estudios de nuestro distrito y se asegurará de que nuestros estudiantes tengan todo lo necesario para maximizar su experiencia de aprendizaje".

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