Illinois Principals Association
Cheryl D. Watkins, PhD is the Founder and Lead Consultant at Monarch Education Consultants, LLC. Cheryl D. has a wealth of experience in various educational roles, including serving as the Chief of Schools for Chicago Public Schools on the south and southeast sides of the city. With a strong background in special education and teaching, Cheryl has also worked as a Principal, Assistant Principal, and Administrator, showcasing their dedication to improving educational outcomes for all students. Cheryl D.'s impressive educational background includes a PhD in Special Education and Teaching from the University of Illinois Chicago.
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Illinois Principals Association
Illinois Principals Association's mission is to develop, support, and advocate for innovative educational leaders. To achieve our mission, we work to provide Members high quality professional development, networking opportunities, and advocate on their behalf with state and federal legislators and the Illinois State Board of Education. Services we provide include: Professional development experiences that are second to none. Non-administrative staff can attend at the IPA Member rate when their building level leader is a Member; Access to the online, on-demand professional development; Access to free, expert general counsel available to assist you with contractual and school issues; IPA Connect provides a platform for Members to network, collaborate and encourage one-another in a dynamic, online learning community; Opportunities to serve in Association leadership capacities as well on statewide groups that impact policy and the work done for students across the state; Support from former accomplished school leaders who are only a phone call away; … and much, much more.