South Cook Area Wide Institute Day 2026

39+ years of experience in education Former Adult Education Teacher - Private Trade SchoolsFormer Teacher - Social Studies, Bilingual & BiliteracyFormer Elementary, Middle & High School PrincipalNew Leaders for New Schools [Cohort 3]District, Suburban, Charter, AlternativeFormer... Read More →

Dr. Jaime Herron is the Assistant Executive Director at South Cook Intermediate Service Center, where she provides leadership for the Student Advocacy Program and plays a key role in the Statewide Framework for Success, which focuses on continuous improvement for all schools. She... Read More →

Patricia McFall serves as a School Improvement Specialist with South Cook Intermediate Service Center #4, partnering with district and school leaders to strengthen systems that improve student outcomes. Through a continuous improvement lens, she supports leadership teams in analyzing data, identifying root causes, strengthening PLC structures, and developing sustainable practices that m... Read More →

Erica Sproles-Brownfield brings over 20 years of experience in education, having held leadership roles as a teacher, principal, and district leader across public, private, charter, and turnaround schools. Currently serving as a School Improvement Specialist with South Cook ISC4, Erica... Read More →

Tori Williams is an experienced School Specialist with ISC4 (Regional Office of Education #7) and former principal with over 25 years of experience in education. In her current role, she partners with schools and districts to lead strategic planning, facilitate continuous improvement... Read More →