New Glenbard South principal appointed

A new principal will lead Glenbard South High School in Glen Ellyn beginning July 1.

South Assistant Principal Jessica Santee will replace Sandra Coughlin, who is retiring at the end of June after eight years at the helm. The Glenbard High School District 87 school board approved Santee's selection Monday night.

"I am incredibly honored to step into the role of principal at Glenbard South," Santee said in a statement. "I have learned over the past two years that Glenbard South is truly a special place to be, with an innovative and caring staff alongside dedicated students and families."

Santee became the Glenbard South assistant principal for instruction in 2019. She was assistant principal for curriculum and instruction at Lisle High School from 2016 to 2019.

Santee also was York High School's research and social sciences division chair from 2014 to 2016 and social studies department coordinator from 2012 to 2014. She taught social studies at York for eight years.

Santee received a master's degree in educational leadership from North Central College in Naperville, a master's of secondary education from the University of Cincinnati and a bachelor's degree from Ohio State University.