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"We are very pleased to have Lanée on board," Friedenauer said.
"She brings a great deal of experience, dedication and compassion
for children and the necessary leadership to help the department
reach its goal of providing the best education services possible for
youth in our system and assist them in becoming responsible young
adults."
Walls has held several positions within School District 170 in
Chicago Heights over the past 10 years. She worked her way up
through the ranks to the principal's office at Wilson School, a
position she held since 2004. She also worked as a school
psychologist for the Illinois Department of Corrections from 1995 to
1998.
"I am sincerely appreciative of Director Friedenauer's confidence
in my ability to serve as superintendent for School District 428,"
Walls said. "I am optimistic about leading an educational system
that serves students for whom solutions are urgent and critical. My
objective is to advance academic standards for the entire learning
community, which will result in our students emerging with viable
educational and employability options."
The new superintendent has a doctorate in administration and
supervision from Loyola University, a master's degree in educational
administration from Governors State University, and master's and
bachelor's degrees in psychology from Eastern Illinois University.
Her new position officially begins April 1.
[Text from
Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice
file received from
the
Illinois Office of
Communication and Information]
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