SPEED S.E.J.A. District 802
Peter Najem is a dedicated education professional with extensive experience in special education and athletic coaching. Currently serving as a Special Education Teacher at SPEED S.E.J.A. District 802 since August 2017, Peter previously worked as a Graduate Assistant at Rockford University, focusing on cross country and track. Additional experience includes roles as a Special Education Tutor at SAU 29 and an After School Program/Camp Counselor with the City of Keene Parks and Recreation. Peter also contributed as an Assistant Cross Country/Track Coach at Keene State College, where responsibilities included motivating student-athletes, conducting practices, and recruitment. Peter holds a Master's Degree in Special Education and Teaching from Rockford University and a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Studies from Keene State College.
SPEED S.E.J.A. District 802
District Schools: Independence School, The Academy for Life Long Learning, SPEED Early Learning Center, SPEED Program for Adaptive Learning. SPEED Special Education Joint Agreement District provides specialized services for students, consultation and professional learning opportunities to our fifteen (15) member school districts in the Chicago South Suburbs. Our programs are designed for students ages 0 to 21 who have special needs. As a legal public entity, SPEED is governed by an operating committee composed of school district superintendents, and a governing board of elected school board members representing each school district.