Daniel Wright
Deb Buchweitz
Deb Buchweitz has spent 42 years in education with her last role being an associate at Daniel Wright before retiring in January to become a full time staffer at Wrigley Field.
Mrs. Buchweitz started her career when staff made worksheet copies on mimeograph machines and when computers were introduced they were considered a more sophisticated form of a typewriter.
Even now, several months after she departed, she misses the students and staff she encountered daily in the hallways and classrooms. “If you want to see true success and joy come into a guided classroom after a student has mastered a new skill - the pride and joy from teachers and students cannot be contained!!” Mrs. Buchweitz reflected. She loved working with students to help them become more independent.
Besides working at Wrigley and looking forward to the “Cubs winning the World Series again” Mrs. Buchweitz plans to sleep in and take trips.
Sue Larson
After 41 years as a school-based occupational therapist, including 15 years in District 103, Sue Larson is honored to end her career in Lincolnshire. She was the first OT hired directly by the district and initially worked here part time covering all three schools. She was instrumental in helping to solidify and unify our growing OT/PT department, helping to establish many supports and programs to serve our students with diverse needs.
She shared that she appreciated the support of dedicated colleagues, working with incredibly talented general education teachers and associates, and the willingness of our building principals and administrators to do all they could for our teams. She will remember the many stories of laughter, pain, and sheer grit with colleagues side by side and she will carry these memories and these memories will carry her into the days and years ahead.
In her retirement, Mrs. Larson plans to spend time with family while competitively racing on her dragon boat team both here and in Arizona, continuing to explore other avenues of OT work in both states, as well as taking kayak trips in her new river kayak.
25 Years
- Rebecca Clay (Kindergarten Teacher)
- Cassandra Horvath (Nurse)
- Mickie Naughton (Literacy Specialist)
- Dawn Ripoli (Secretary)
- Lance Rockstroh (Custodian)
- Tracy Twardowski (Lunch Coordinator & Clerical Associate)
15 Years
- Christine Abrego (Kindergarten Intervention Teacher)
- Christopher Bernard (Custodian)
- Katrina Catullo (Associate)
- Rachel Chiesa (Second-Grade Teacher)
- Julie Gaunky (English Language Arts Teacher)
- Amy Grayes (Third-Grade Teacher)
- Anthony Hafner (Science Teacher)
- Christina Jaslikowski (Second-Grade Teacher)
- Heather Korah (First-Grade Teacher)
15 Years Continued
- Susan Larson (Occupational Therapist)
- John L'Heureux (Physical Education Teacher)
- Debra Maske (Transportation)
- Pamela Orals (Music Teacher)
- Jami Reed (Fourth-Grade Teacher)
- Kenneth Seger (Custodian)
- Katie Snowden (Spanish Teacher)
- John Solis (Physical Education Teacher)
- Jodi Weiss (Operations Supervisor)
- Shirley Williamson (Math Specialist)
The Board of Education gave a heartfelt farewell to board members Mrs. Rana Hashemi-Haeri and Mr. Michael Odongo for their dedicated service to the district.
Dr. Scott Warren, Superintendent, highlighted some of the accomplishments during their tenure on the Board:
Renovation and addition of Daniel Wright.
The development of a five-year Strategic Plan and creation of the Portrait of Graduate competencies.
Leadership throughout the pandemic and commitment to the health and safety of our students and staff.
The Board’s decisions focused on the best interests of students.
