Downers Grove Dist. 58 welcomes new administrators

Two new administrators have begun work this summer in Downers Grove Elementary District 58.

Geoff Neustadt was named assistant director of buildings and grounds and Katie Novosel was named assistant principal at Lester School. Both appointments were approved by the school board.

Neustadt has served in District 58 for nearly 25 years. During his tenure, he worked as a grounds crewman, maintenance assistant, network technician assistant and, most recently, maintenance mechanic.

As the assistant director of buildings and grounds, Neustadt recommends priorities for facilities projects, supervises the district warehouse's daily operations, and works with the director of buildings and grounds to ensure all facility projects are done in an efficient and responsible manner.

Novosel previously worked in Riverside District 96 for two years as a math specialist and two years at Lyons District 103 as a reading specialist. She previously taught first grade for seven years.

As the assistant principal, Novosel will work with her building's principal to lead the school and create and sustain a culture of high expectations, officials said.

In addition to Neustadt and Novosel, the district also welcomed David Bein as its assistant superintendent for business and Ken Young as its director of buildings and grounds.