Keith Pain, Superintendent

The Superintendent is the chief executive officer for the school district with the authority to manage, supervise, and evaluate all affairs of the system within the policies established by the Board of Education. The Superintendent administers the development and maintenance of an educational program designed to meet the needs of the community and carry out policies of the Board. Additionally, he assists the board in developing long-range plans, formulates school objectives, policies, plans, and programs, conducts periodic audits of the total school program, and advises the board on recommendations for the educational advancement of the schools.
kpain@summithill.org

Dean Gerdes, Director of Business

The Director of Business works on the daily operations of the district will the goal of providing the necessary financial, accounting, and recordkeeping services to facilitate the best possible educational program. He is the chief financial officer of the district. The Director of Business also oversees the Technology Staff which is led by Frank Zajac and the Building and Grounds Staff which is led by Jim Jakubowski.
dgerdes@summithill.org

Dawn Schiro, Director of Curriculum and Assessment

The Director of Curriculum and Assessment oversees instruction-related services and works collaboratively with staff members to support student learning. The Director assumes a leadership role in developing curriculum that is aligned to state and national standards, designing, implementing, and evaluating research-based instructional programs, ensuring the efficient operation of state and local testing programs, and utilizing the analysis of learning data as a critical component of instructional decision-making. She also guides Principals and other building leaders in creating, implementing, and sustaining high quality school improvement plans.
dschiro@summithill.org

Barb Rains PHR, Director of Human Resources and Public Relations

The Director of Human Resources contributes to the district’s success by maximizing the potential of staff members in helping students learn. This is accomplished by consciously positioning District 161 as a place where individuals want to work through financial and cultural strategies. The Director blends HR and PR by cultivating a culture of communications among shareholders that links home/school/community in supporting student learning. We engage our public so that they have an interest in student learning, a stake in student success, and a voice in shaping our student's future through issues management, community relations and media relations.
brains@summithill.org

Julie Egan, Director of Special Services

The Director of Special Services oversees all district special needs programs and special services and works closely with the Superintendent to assure quality programs for students. She administers the district special education program, social workers, psychologists, and nurses, and develops and monitors all state and federal IDEA grants.
jegan@summithill.org