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Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Glenbard West Hires New Assistant Principal

Glenbard District 87 hires Christopher Mitchell as the new assistant principal for student services at Glenbard West High School.

The Glenbard District 87 school board on Monday approved the hiring of Christopher Mitchell as the new assistant principal for student services at Glenbard West High School. Peter Monaghan, the current assistant principal for student services will be the new school principal when principal Jane Thorsen retires June 30 after seven years at Glenbard West. Mitchell, currently a dean at St. Charles North High School also taught science in Oswego, and has his degrees from Aurora University, Disrict 87 Superintendent Dr. David Larson said Monday. Monaghan said the district had "well over" 100 applicants for the position.  "Mitchell really distinguished himself," in the screening process, he said.  "...He's going to do a great job here." Mitchell…

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Monaghan Named Glenbard West's Next Principal

Peter Monaghan will assume the role of Glenbard West's principal in July after current principal Jane Thorsen retires.

The Glenbard West High School assistant principal for student services, Peter Monaghan, has been named the school’s next principal, Glenbard District 87 announced late Monday night. The district’s board of education approved the recommendation at its board meeting. Monaghan will replace principal Jane Thorsen who is retiring on June 30 after seven years as the school’s principal. Since 2004, Monaghan has held the position of assistant principal for student services, according to the district. Before that he was a dean and assistant dean at Glenbard West. He came to the district in 1995 from Proviso East High School in Maywood where he was an English teacher. "I feel very honored to be named the next principal of Glenbard West High School. …

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