Yolanda has been the Director of Special Services at Hazel Crest School District since 2011. Prior to joining Hazel Crest School District 152½ , Yolanda was an Administrator for Chicago Public Schools. Yolanda has held several positions within education including: Elementary Teacher, Guidance Counselor, Case Manager, Assistant Principal and Principal . Yolanda is a life-long learner seeking academic excellence for herself, staff, and students.
Education:
Bachelor of Arts in Business: 1991, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston Illinois
Master of Arts in Special Education: 1998, Chicago State University. Chicago Illinois
Master of Science in Administration in Principal Leadership Program: 2002, Chicago State University. Chicago Illinois
Master of Science in Education/School Counselling/Mental Health: 2007, Purdue University Calumet, Hammond, Indiana
Superintendent EDS Program: 2021(in progress), Concordia University, Chicago Illinois
Endorsements:
Learning Behavior Specialist I: 2009, Illinois State Board of Education, Springfield, Illinois
Director of Special Education: 2014, St. Francis University, Joliet Illinois
Superintendent: 2017, Concordia University, Chicago Illinois