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