Administration

Thornton Fractional North is comprised of the following administrators. This 5-member leadership team implements the District 215 curriculum and policies.

Mr. Brian Rucinski, TF North Principal

Previous Employment

Assistant Principal of Building Control, TF North High School
Math Teacher, TF North High School
Basketball Coach, TF North High School
Golf Coach, TF North High School

Credentials

Bachelor's Degree, Secondary Math Education, Indiana University
Master's Degree in Curriculum & Instruction, Olivet-Nazarene University
Master's in School Leadership, Concordia University

Phone: (708) 585-1001
Email: brucinski@tfd215.org

Ms. Lauren Gladu, Assistant Principal of Building Control

Previous Employment

Assistant Principal, Garland Independent School District (Garland, Texas)
English Language Arts Teacher, Sellers Middle School (Garland, Texas)
English Language Arts Teacher, Wilson Middle School (Plano, Texas)
Volleyball & Track Coach, Wilson Middle School (Plano, Texas)
5th Grade Teacher, Euclid Elementary (Mt. Prospect, IL)

Credentials

Bachelor's Degree, Secondary Education, University of Illinois at Chicago
Master's Degree in Urban School Leadership, University of Illinois at Chicago
Master's in Educational Administration, University of North Texas

Phone: (708) 585-1004
Email: lgladu@tfd215.org

Mr. Broderick Booth, Assistant Principal of Pupil Personnel Services

Previous Employment

Student Support Counselor, 2018-2021
Dean of Students, Homewood-Flossmoor 2016-2018
Assistant Principal, TF South HS, 2015-2016
Professional Guidance Counselor, TF North HS 2005-2009; Homewood-Flossmoor HS 2009-2015
Football and Girls Track and Field coach, TF North 2007-2009, Homewood-Flossmoor HS 2009-2014

Credentials

Dissertation Studies, Lewis University
Master’s in Educational Leadership, Lewis University
Master’s in School Counseling and Guidance, Lewis University
Bachelor’s of Science, Millikin University

Phone: (708) 585-1003
Email: bbooth@tfd215.org

Ms. Kerry Schuldes, Assistant Principal for Instruction

Previous Employment

Social Studies Teacher, TF North
Social Studies Teacher, Schrum Middle School
Director of Recruitment and Admissions, Seton Academy

Credentials

Bachelor of Arts, Benedictine University
Master's Degree in Educational Leadership, Lewis University
Master's Degree in Educational Technology, American College of Education

Phone: (708) 585-1002

Email: kschuldes@tfd215.org

Mr. DeVale Stubbs, Athletic Director

Previous Employment:

School Counselor, Rich East High School
Football and Basketball Coach, Rich East High School
Thespian Club Sponsor and Male Mentorship Group Sponsor, Rich East High School
Football Coach and Drama Sponsor, TF North High School

Credentials:

Educational Specialist Degree in Administration & Supervision, National Louis University
Master's Degree in School Counseling, Lewis University
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration, Illinois Wesleyan University

Phone: (708) 585-1027
Email: dstubbs @tfd215.org