Downers Grove School District 58
Steve Perkins, Ed.D, currently serves as Principal at Downers Grove School District 58 and as an Adjunct Lecturer at Northwestern University, teaching educational methods courses. With extensive experience in educational leadership, Steve held the role of Associate Principal at Arlington Heights School District 25, where responsibilities included mentoring staff, leading recruitment, and implementing instructional strategies aligned with DEI best practices. Previous experience as a Social Studies Teacher at Des Moines Public Schools provided a strong foundation in curriculum design and instruction. Educational qualifications include a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from National Louis University, a Master's in Educational Leadership from Drake University, and a Bachelor's in Education, also from Drake University.
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Downers Grove School District 58
District 58 includes more than 5,000 preschool through 8th grade students and more than 600 staff on a journey of discovery and learning at our 11 neighborhood elementary schools and 2 middle schools. The mission of District 58, in partnership with parents and community, is to challenge and engage each child by providing quality educational programs and support services in a safe, nurturing and child-centered environment in order to prepare all students to be lifelong learners and contributing members of a global society.