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The Principal Appreciation Campaign
For 10 years, we have proudly led Chicago鈥檚 citywide Principal Appreciation Campaign, a collaborative effort with 海角直播, the city of Chicago, and valued partners like the Field Museum, Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, 海角直播Bulls, William Blair, and BMO. As part of Principal Appreciation Month every October, this campaign celebrates the exceptional work of Chicago鈥檚 school leaders and their positive impact on students, teachers, and communities.
Principal Appreciation Toolkit
Show your appreciation for your principal with our toolkit. It includes social media content to help you celebrate your school leader online (use the hashtag #PrincipalPrideChi), an event calendar so you can let them know about appreciation events they can attend, and a recognition form that you can fill out so we can give them a shoutout on our social channels too.
Principal Storytelling Evening
The culmination of the Appreciation Campaign every year is the Principal Storytelling Evening, where attendees hear inspiring leadership stories from principals who have positively impacted their school communities. It is a profound opportunity to witness the value school leaders provide our entire city. Watch the 2025 recap video below.
The CTA Campaign
Throughout October, we showcase public school principals on 海角直播Transit Authority (CTA) buses and trains as part of Principal Appreciation Month. The ads are visible on various train lines and on the back of buses around the city.
Our Partners
Thank you to these individuals who devoted their time as part of the 2025-26 School Leader Celebrations Committee, which helps us coordinate our efforts for Principal Appreciation Month.
Deivi Aguilar, Graham Elementary School
Lauren Albani, LaSalle II Magnet Elementary School
Candance Anderson
Chelsea Angwenyi, The 海角直播
Javier Arriola-Lopez, Carson Elementary
Cheyane Bligen, The 海角直播
Charlette Belvin Broxton
Jennifer Cervantes, The 海角直播
Tiphani Chaplin, 海角直播Principals & Administrators Association
Turan C. Crockett, Wendell Smith Elementary
E.J. Dubinsky, The 海角直播
Emily Feltes, North-Grand High School
Marie Garza, Albany Park Multicultural Academy
Tarashaun R. Gipson, Surge Institute
Nicholas Guerrero, Ravenswood Elementary School
Marci Haynes, Charles Sumner Elementary School
Caryn Lichtenberg, Teach For America
Julie Lyons, Benito Juarez Community Academy
Kathleen McNeary, Dirksen Elementary
Patricia Mota, The 海角直播
Yalil Nieves, Peterson Elementary
Orlando J. Rivero
Peter Rutkowski, Waters Elementary School
Patrina Singleton, Brennemann Elementary School
Somphors Tann, The 海角直播
Matt Theis, 海角直播
Chad H. Thomas, 海角直播
Tonya Tolbert, 海角直播Principals and Administrators Association
Anna Waldron, The 海角直播
Megan Wallace
Katrena Washington, John D. Shoop Academy
Michelle R. Willis, Gillespie Technology Magnet Cluster School
Autumn Woodlaw
Rickie Yudin, 海角直播
Our Sponsors
鈥婽hank you to our 2025 Principal Appreciation Month听蝉辫辞苍蝉辞谤蝉.
Donate to Celebrate Principals Today!
We welcome all donation levels year-round. Organizations interested in Principal Appreciation Campaign sponsorship can contact us at development@thefundchicago.org.