Career Development Administration

Eric Mastey
Assistant Superintendent of Career Development

Eric Mastey is the district's newly named Assistant Superintendent of Career Development.  He has over 16 years of experience within the Career and Technical Education field in education.  He has served as teacher, teacher leader, assistant athletic director, administrative dean of students, district director and now assistant superintendent.  Eric brings extensive experience as a student-centered educational leader, with a strong commitment to advancing programs that meet the diverse needs of our students. He has led curriculum development, facility modernization, and the implementation of dual credit agreements, aligning courses with college and career pathways. Eric has successfully developed rigorous courses in welding, engineering, automotive, graphic design, family consumer science, and business, all maintaining industry certifications.  His background in grant writing has enabled him to secure funding that strategically improves programs and student achievement.

As he joins District 215, Eric is committed to continuing our tradition of excellence, focusing on innovative technology, enhancing teacher training, and expanding educational opportunities. He looks forward to working closely with teachers, students, parents, and the community to create a thriving educational environment.  Eric holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Marketing and Computer Education with a minor in English from Illinois State University and earned a Masters of Arts degree in Educational Leadership from Olivet Nazarene University.


Carol Brooks  
Director of Career and Technical Education 

Carol Brooks is the Director of Career and Technical Education (CTE).  Prior to joining this dynamic team, Carol was the Executive Director at the Career Development System and served as the System Director for EFE 065 therefore she is no stranger to District 215.  She brings extensive knowledge of CTE grants and administration from a broad range of educational levels.   Among Carol’s duties as Director of CTE are:

  •  Provide leadership that supports the mission, vision, goals, and interests of the District and students
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive program for students in career and technical education
  • Provide direction and leadership in the development of protocols and procedures to analyze principal projects
  • Work to develop and maintain work-based programming. 

Carol has worked for the Illinois State Board of Education, Southern Illinois University, and a small school district in the Metro East area where she started her education career.  Carol earned a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems from Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville (SIUE).  She returned to SIUE to obtain the pedagogy and received her Type 09 in Business Education.  Carol earned a Master of Arts in Education Leadership from the University of Illinois, Springfield.


Wendy Bivins 
Career Development Coordinator and Counselor

Wendy Bivins is District 215's Career Development Coordinator and Counselor. Wendy is however no stranger to the District. She was a classroom educator at Thornton Fractional North High School for thirteen years before stepping into the role of Career Counselor. Throughout those thirteen years, she worked as an advanced placement teacher for both English Language and Psychology. She is the current sponsor of the District’s Future Teachers Club and also a  co-facilitator of the Future Teacher Summer Academy Program. The FTSA program allows students who strive to become educators, to gain hands-on experience as student teachers, while also gaining valuable knowledge about the educational field through professional development courses.  Wendy is also a recipient of the Golden Apple Scholar Award and has worked with the foundation in various capacities over the years. Wendy holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and Education, with a minor in Psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. She holds a Masters Degree in English Literature from DePaul University and a Masters Degree in School Counseling from Concordia University. 


Rosalind Scaife  
Early College & Career Coordinator

Rosalind Scaife is the  Early College and Career Coordinator for Thornton Fractional District 215.  She will be Coordinating the Step-Up and Dual Credit Programs.  This is her 23rd year in education and she spent the past 14 years as a School Counselor. Rosalind has implemented and participated in the American School Counseling Association Recognized  Model Program for high school. She holds a College Advising Credential, an ASCA credential in Career Development, and a Hobson's Certification for Naviance. These experiences lend to her passion for post-secondary education and career development.  Rosalind’s expertise has led her to assist students in having a solid post-secondary plan after completing high school. Her excitement for this role equates with the excitement she has for students to discover their greatness. 

Rosalind holds a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from Illinois State University.  She also has a Masters Degree in School Counseling from Concordia University Chicago and a Masters degree from the American College of Education in Educational Leadership. 


Cassandra Dorsey
Executive Assistant for Career Development

Cassandra Dorsey is the Executive Assistant for Career Development.  Cassandra has worked in education for over 14 years.  During that time, she worked with the Illinois State Board of Education in the Special Education Department.  She also served as the Executive Secretary to the Superintendent for various districts.