Monday, December 17, 2012
Michalak, who has served District 210 for decades, will begin her principal duties July 1.
The Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 Board of Education voted unanimously to appoint Dr. Sharon Michalak as the new principal of Lincoln-Way East High School at a board meeting on Dec. 13, according to a media release from the district. Michalak has served Lincoln-Way schools in several capacities throughout her career in education, including her current position as assistant superintendent of curriculum, instruction and staff development. Thursday’s decision regarding Michalak followed the announcement that District Superintendent Dr. Lawrence A. Wyllie will retire on June 28 and that current East Principal Dr. Scott Tingley will serve as his replacement. Michalak will assume principal duties at Lincoln-Way East beginning …
Thursday, December 13, 2012
The principal of Lincoln Way East High School in Frankfort will succeed retiring superintendent Lawrence Wyllie.
The Lincoln-Way School District 210 Board of Education appointed Scott Tingley as the new superintendent upon the retirement of Lawrence Wyllie, who announced his decision to step down Thursday evening. Tingley, 40, has worked for Lincoln-Way for 16 years. He began his teaching career at Lincoln-Way High School in 1994, teaching business and social science. He also coached boys’ basketball in his early years. “The Board of Education believes that Dr. Tingley is the right person at the right time to lead District 210 forward – building upon not only its strong culture and tradition of success but also its core belief that ‘great is never good enough,” said Dr. Arvid C. Johnson, board president. In 2001, Tingley left Lincoln-Way to coach …
Saturday, September 22, 2012
D210 Supt. Lawrence Wyllie explains how the U.S. Route 30 widening project has impacted bus routes and student safety in this final installment. Find out why the piles of black dirt in front of L-W Central is a blessing.
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Saturday, September 22, 2012
It's just a month into the 2012-13 year for schools in the Lincoln-Way High School District 210, and faculty, administrators and students are getting an idea of what to expect and what challenges are ahead. As we've done in the past, Patch sat down with Supt. Lawrence Wyllie to discuss the school year as well as other topics. The final installment deals with the effect the U. S. Route 30 widening project has had on Lincoln-Way schools. Editor's note: The interview with Wyllie was done the week of Sept. 2. Check Out Our Section That Contains the Past Video Interviews With Wyllie. Get news alerts and Facebook updates from these Patch sites:
Friday, September 21, 2012
The third part of Patch's video conversation with the Lincoln-Way school district Supt. Lawrence Wyllie. He discusses the different ways the district might be able to generate more money.
It's just a month into the 2012-13 year for schools in the Lincoln-Way High School District 210, and faculty, administrators and students are getting an idea of what to expect and what challenges are ahead. As we've done in the past, Patch sat down with Supt. Lawrence Wyllie to discuss the school year as well as other topics. The third part deals with finding new revenue streams, including possibly charging for athletics. Editor's note: The interview with Wyllie was done the week of Sept. 2. Check Out Our Section That Contains the Past Video Interviews With Wyllie. Get news alerts and Facebook updates from these Patch sites:
Thursday, September 20, 2012
In the second part of Patch's conversation with Supt. Lawrence Wyllie, the Lincoln-Way school district administrator talks about doing more with less.
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Thursday, September 20, 2012
It's just a month into the 2012-13 year for schools in the Lincoln-Way High School District 210, and faculty, administrators and students are getting an idea of what to expect and what challenges are ahead. As we've done in the past, Patch sat down with Supt. Lawrence Wyllie to discuss the school year as well as other topics. The second part deals with maintaining high academic achievement while dealing with a lack of state money. Part 1: Wyllie talks about how the beginning of the school year has started for the district. Editor's note: The interview with Wyllie was done the week of Sept. 2. Check Out Our Section That Contains the Past Video Interviews With Wyllie. Get news alerts and Facebook updates from these Patch sites:
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Lincoln-Way Central High School
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Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Lincoln-Way school Supt. Lawrence Wyllie talks about how the 2012-13 year is starting and what is new in the district. This is the first part of a video conversation with the superintendent.
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Wednesday, September 19, 2012
It's just a month into the 2012-13 year for schools in the Lincoln-Way High School District 210, and faculty, administrators and students are getting an idea of what to expect and what challenges are ahead. As we've done in the past, Patch sat down with Supt. Lawrence Wyllie to discuss the school year as well as other topics. The first part deals with the start of classes and what Wyllie is looking forward to this year. Editor's note: The interview with Wyllie was done the week of Sept. 2. Check Out Our Section That Contains the Past Video Interviews With Wyllie. Get news alerts and Facebook updates from these Patch sites:
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Monday, August 13, 2012
The Straight Talk sessions held by L-W Supt. Lawrence Wyllie help prepare parents of incoming freshmen for the upcoming school year as well as the entire four years of high school.
Parents with incoming freshmen received advice about the school year at the Straight Talk sessions hosted by Lincoln Way High School District 210 Supt. Lawrence Wyllie. While parents of incoming students at Lincoln-Way Central and Lincoln-Way West attended sessions last week, those who missed it can still participate Aug. 14 at Lincoln-Way East and Aug. 17 at Lincoln-Way North. During the first two sessions, Wyllie told parents, “Lincoln-Way is about kids. This is a big event in the lives of your students and families, the start of high school. We are here to make it easier and to have you meet the people that can help you and your children. We want to give you some general information about Lincoln-Way High School District 210, our …
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Sunday, April 8, 2012
Lincoln-Way school district Supt. Lawrence Wyllie gives readers a behind-the-scenes look about what he does on his vacation. Here's a hint: It involves more work.
Beginning earlier this year, Lincoln-Way High School District 210 Supt. Lawrence Wyllie has been sitting down with Patch for a series of video Q&As about the district with some of the questions provided by readers. In today's segment--the final one in this series--Wyllie answers this question from Frankfort Patch editor Joe Vince: What are you doing for spring break? WATCH: Supt. Talks Health Insurance for D210 Staff Want to catch up on Wyllie's other video interviews? Check out the Q&A topic page or watch the videos concerning these specific questions: HOW DO YOU LIKE THESE Q&As? Are they informative? Do you like being able to submit your own questions? Is there a way they could be improved? Tell us what you think in the comments …
Friday, April 6, 2012
Supt. Lawrence Wyllie breaks down what Lincoln-Way administrators and teachers pay for health care.
Beginning earlier this year, Lincoln-Way High School District 210 Supt. Lawrence Wyllie has been sitting down with Patch for a series of video Q&As about the district with some of the questions provided by readers. In today's segment, Wyllie answers this reader question: How much do you, other administrators and teachers pay toward health insurance? WATCH: Setting the Record Straight on Teachers' Pension Plan This series of video interviews wraps up tomorrow with the most important question we could ask the superintendent: What are you doing for spring break? Want to catch up on Wyllie's other video interviews? Check out the Q&A topic page or watch the videos concerning these specific questions: HOW DO YOU LIKE THESE Q&As? Are they …
Thursday, April 5, 2012
D210 Supt. Lawrence Wyllie talks about teachers' retirement, including how they can accumulate sick and personal days.
Beginning earlier this year, Lincoln-Way High School District 210 Supt. Lawrence Wyllie has been sitting down with Patch for a series of video Q&As about the district with some of the questions provided by readers. In today's segment, Wyllie answers two reader questions: WATCH: D210 Working on Ways to Lower Cost of Teachers' Contract Tomorrow, the superintendent addresses how district teachers and administrators pay for health insurance. Want to catch up on Wyllie's other video interviews? Check out the Q&A topic page or watch the videos concerning these specific questions:
DJK
3:07 pm on Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Wow, I didn't realize this post was that old until I got a message someone posted again. Kathy, read the posts again. It's not about what's right for the kids. I think the schools are top notch. it's about the process that this board operates under. You're right, no one has said anything negative about Tingley. He'll probably do fine. After all, he was hand picked by Wyllie and "approved" by the … more ›