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Carl Sandburg High School Principal Takes New Job, Leaving D230
Dr. Jennifer Tyrrell is leaving the school after serving as principal for three years.
ORLAND PARK, IL — Carl Sandburg High School's Principal Dr. Jennifer Tyrrell is leaving Consolidated High School District 230 this July.
On Monday, Tyrrell was appointed to Lyons Township High School principal, replacing Principal Brian Waterman, who is replacing retiring Superintendent Tim Kilrea.
Under her one-year contract, Tyrrell will get a salary of $170,000. Waterman's is $194,000.
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In 2005, Tyrrell began her career in education as a physical education teacher at Amos Alonzo Stagg High School in Palos Hills. Starting in 2009, she served for five years as division chairman for physical education at Stagg. She has been principal at Sandburg for the last three years.
"I am eager to join Lyons Township High School and it will be my priority to co-create a dynamic student experience," Tyrrell said. "I will be relentless in creating an inclusive school culture in which every student feels a sense of belonging that creates the conditions for achievement within all areas of the high school experience."
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The pool for the position was narrowed from 40 applicants to seven candidates, then to three finalists, according to a school news release. The candidates were described as "high quality" and "impressive."
Tyrrell received her bachelor of science degree in physical education and master of science in sports management degree from Western Illinois University. She has a doctoral degree in administration and supervision from Loyola University Chicago.
"The best principals put their heart and soul into creating an elite school culture and climate and being present and visible within the school community," Tyrrell said. "The best principals are not just school and district leaders but truly are community leaders. I intend to be that leader."
Patch reached out to District 230 asking who may be replacing Tyrrell, but did not receive a response as of early Tuesday afternoon.
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