DISTRICT 135 APPOINTS ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Orland School District 135 approved Lynn Zeder as Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning at the March 10 Board meeting.  Ms. Zeder will work with the Superintendent and lead the Curriculum, Special Education and Technology departments to integrate the use of technology into regular and Special Education curriculum. Ms. Zeder has served District 135 for over 20 years, most recently as the Director of Curriculum and previously as Assistant Director of Curriculum.  She also was principal of Centennial School for 4 years, a junior high Language Arts teacher for 15 years and has earned two Masters Degrees: one from Governor’s State in Education Administration and another from Chicago State. She is currently completing her doctorate through Lewis University in Educational Leadership.

Superintendent Dr. Janet Stutz said, “We are proud to have Lynn Zeder’s experience and energy in this role as we align curriculum and technology together. She provides the leadership and initiative we need in preparing our students academically now and in the future.”

Also at the March 10 Board meeting, Jerling Assistant Principal Jennifer Nichols was appointed as summer school principal for the summer of 2014. The position takes effect March 10, and Ms. Nichols will work directly with the Curriculum department to prepare for the Extended School Year (ESY) program that is held for 4 weeks during the summer.

Nichols has worked in District 135 for almost two years and was previously with North Palos District 117 as the Dean of Students and Reading Specialist. She holds a Master’s degree in School Administration from Northern Illinois University and a Masters in Reading from St. Xavier University.

“Jennifer Nichols’ expertise as a building administrator and as a primary reading specialist makes her a perfect fit to lead the summer program, “said Director of Curriculum Lynn Zeder.