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Meet the Team

Dr. Kelly Tess | Superintendent

B.S., University of Illinois–Media Studies
M.A., DePaul University–Elementary Education
M. Ed., Concordia University Chicago–Educational Leadership
Ed.D., DePaul University–Educational Leadership/Superintendency
at The Winnetka Public Schools since 2013

A smiling man in a light blue shirt and yellow striped tie stands in front of a building with large windows and surrounded by lush greenery. — Jeff Knapp | Assistant Superintendent of Professional Learning and Human Resources
B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign-Social Studies Education
M.A., Concordia University- School Counseling and School Leadership
at The Winnetka Public Schools since 2022

A smiling woman with blonde wavy hair stands in front of a brick building surrounded by blooming purple flowers. — Dr. Becky Mathison | Assistant Superintendent of Innovation, Teaching & Learning
B.A., Augustana College-Elementary Education
M.A., University of Phoenix (Curriculum and Instruction)
M.Ed.D., National Louis University-Educational Leadership
Ed.D., National Louis University-Educational Leadership, Superintendency
at The Winnetka Public Schools since 2022

A smiling woman with braided hair stands in front of a brick building, wearing a black jacket and blue shirt. — Denise Matthews | Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, Equity & Inclusion
B.A., University of Belize - English Education
M.Ed., DePaul University - Language, Literacy, and Specialized Instruction
M.Ed., DePaul University - Educational Leadership and Administration
Director of Special Education Endorsement - University of St. Francis
at The Winnetka Public Schools since 2021

A smiling man with a beard wearing a dark suit and tie stands in front of a building with windows. — Patrick Dawson | Director of Innovation, Teaching & Learning
B.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign-Music Education
M.A., Concordia University Chicago-Educational Leadership
at The Winnetka Public Schools since 2022

A middle-aged man with a bald head wearing a burgundy polo shirt stands in front of a brick building with windows and greenery in the background. — Ray Finnerty | Director of Safety and Security
B.S., University of Dayton-Criminal Justice
at The Winnetka Public Schools since 2024

A smiling woman with long, blonde hair sits outdoors in front of a brick building, surrounded by lush greenery. — Katharine Hughes | Director of Communications
B.A., Taylor University-Mass Communication (Journalism)
Certificate in Integrated Marketing-University of Chicago
Certificate in Crisis Communication-DePaul University
at The Winnetka Public Schools since 2015

A young woman with long brown hair is smiling in a garden setting with lush greenery and flowers in the background. — Dana Ruecker | Assistant Director of Student Services, Equity and Inclusion
B.A., University of Iowa-Psychology
M.Ed., Loyola University Chicago-Educational Psychology
Ed.S., Loyola University Chicago- School Psychology
Director of Special Education Endorsement-Loyola University Chicago
at The Winnetka Public Schools since 2019

A smiling woman with long, dark hair stands in front of a garden with colorful flowers and a brick building in the background. — Jackie Schwartz | Director of Student Services, Equity and Inclusion
B.A., University of Arizona-Elementary Education
M. Ed., National Louis University-Specialized Instruction: Special Education and English Language Learners)
M. Ed., Concordia University- School Leadership
Director of Special Education Endorsement - Aurora University
at The Winnetka Public Schools since 2023