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Experienced Naperville Central administrator selected as school’s next principal

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With 22 years of leadership experience, Assistant Principal Jackie Thornton is prepared to lead Naperville Central High School as first female principal in school history, assuming the position now held Bill Wiesbrook, who is retiring at the conclusion of the 2021-22 school year.

Jackie Thornton

Following 19 years of service as Naperville Central High School’s assistant principal for curriculum and instruction, Jackie Thornton has been selected as the school’s next principal.

The hiring of Jackie Thornton, who has previously served as a mathematics instructional coordinator and math teacher at NCHS, was approved by the Naperville 203 Board of Education at its January 18, 2022, meeting. Thornton will officially begin her tenure as principal on July 1, 2022.

“Throughout the search process, Jackie Thornton distinguished herself as the best candidate to serve as the next leader at Naperville Central High School,” Superintendent Dan Bridges stated in a news release. “Jackie has committed her professional career to Naperville 203 and to Naperville Central High School. I am excited for the future at Naperville Central.”

Thornton will become Naperville Central’s first female principal and is set to replace Bill Wiesbrook, who is retiring at the conclusion of the 2021-22 school year. Thornton cares deeply about the Naperville Central community and is committed to maintaining its tradition of excellence, while working to ensure that Naperville Central is a school where all students feel valued and included.

“I feel so fortunate to have spent my entire career at Naperville Central, contributing to, and learning from, a history rich in Redhawk success and pride. I look forward to the partnership with Naperville 203 leaders, as well as with the professional educators at Naperville Central, who so passionately contribute to the Redhawk experience,” Thornton said. “I am proud to be a professional educator in an outstanding school district and am honored and humbled to be trusted to serve as principal and lead Naperville Central in its next chapter.”

Thornton, a Downers Grove native, earned her master’s in Educational Leadership and Administration from North Central College and her bachelor’s in Mathematics from Benedictine University.

Naperville 203 Assistant Superintendent Dr. Chala Holland, who led the hiring process on behalf of the district, said she feels Thornton will be a great fit because of her commitment to supporting the academic, social and emotional growth and development of all students at Naperville Central.

“When thinking about the feedback shared from all stakeholder groups, the priorities of our district, and the importance of having a trusted, passionate, and committed leader at the helm of Naperville Central during such a pivotal time in education, Jackie’s experience will greatly enhance and accelerate the work ahead,” Holland said.

Members of the community will have an opportunity to connect with Thornton during feedback sessions planned for February. More information on these sessions will be shared as details are finalized.

News release submitted by Alex Mayster, Executive Director of Communications, Naperville Community School District 203.

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Naperville Community Unit School District 203 is a nationally recognized pre-K-12 school district of 17,500 students in two high schools, five junior highs, 14 elementary schools, and one early childhood center. The educational program of the Naperville 203 school district is designed to provide excellence for all students, and founded in the mission of educating students to be self-directed learners, collaborative workers, complex thinkers, quality producers, and community contributors.

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