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Andy Young named next Vernon Hills High School principal

At its Jan. 28 meeting, the Community High School Board of Education approved the recommendation of hiring Vernon Hills High School Assistant Principal Andy Young as the next VHHS principal. Young will begin his new position on July 1, filling the position after the current principal Jon Guillaume retires at the end of this school year.

“Following an extensive interview process, it was evident that Dr. Young was the ideal candidate for this position,” Co-Interim Superintendent Ray Lechner said. “His dedication to the school community, staff professional learning and the growth and achievement of students is unwavering.”

“We were fortunate to have such an outstanding internal candidate,” D128 Board of Education President Jim Batson said. “He is a true Cougar, and we are confident he will continue the legacy of excellence that Guillaume and his team have established.”

Young began his career at Rantoul Township High School as a civics and contemporary issues teacher. In the fall of 2008, he moved to Chicago to teach world history at Golder College Prep High School. Beginning in 2010, he served as the Dean of Student Services through the 2014 school year when he transitioned to assistant principal. Young was named Director of Programming and Data Analysis at Vernon Hills High School beginning with the 2015-16 school year. His responsibilities included coordinating student testing, student registration and enrollment, master schedule development, and schoolwide data analysis. In 2022-23, Young transitioned to supporting the Learning Support Teams and school counselors and his role changed to Assistant Principal for Student Services.

Young earned a doctoral degree from the University of Illinois in educational leadership and Policy, a master’s degree in educational leadership from Northeastern Illinois University, and a bachelor’s degree in history education from Illinois State University.

The Assistant Principal for Student Services position and search information will be posted following the board meeting.

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