Next year, Dr. Yoshakia Wilson will be the Sandwich Middle School principal who will be working alongside Mr. Tim Ballard, the current assistant principal. Sandwich Middle School will now contain 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. Below you will find a short bio from Dr. Wilson. We look forward to having her join our team! Welcome aboard!
"With over 23 years of educational experience, I have dedicated my career to fostering a positive learning environment while engaging both students and educators to strive for excellence. I have served in a variety of roles, as a seasoned educator, including 6 years as an Assistant Principal in Indian Prairie School District 204, 1 year as an Assistant Principal, and 2 years as a Dean of Students in West Aurora School District 129, and 14 years as a classroom teacher specializing in the areas of math and science.
With a passion for student success, I am committed to educational excellence, and I am dedicated to understanding the needs of students, faculty, and my school community. My goal as a middle school teacher was to spark curiosity for students and implement hands-on lessons that fostered critical thinking. My tenure as a teacher taught me the complexities of 5-8 grade levels, but most importantly I am forever mindful of the daily devotion of a classroom teacher.
In my leadership roles, I have worked with all stakeholders to implement effective and efficient policies and practices that promote a positive and inclusive school culture, which is necessary for student success. During my tenure as an Assistant Principal and Dean of Students I have supported teacher development, implemented Multi-tiered Systems of Support, established structural change, implemented proactive measures for student expectations, and collaborated with students, families, educators, and community members to build a supportive school climate and culture.
As an educational leader, I bring a wealth of multifaceted experience in instructional practices, student engagement, classroom management, facilitating Professional Learning Communities, and curriculum development. I have a strong commitment to transformative change and continuous professional growth which has made an impact on the lives of countless students and educators."
