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) 585-1004
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. Raymond Williams, Assistant Principal of Pupil Personnel Services

Previous Employment

Assistant Principal of Building Control, TF North
Dean of Students, TF North
Assistant Director of Activities, TF North
English Teacher, TF North
English Teacher, Edwardsville High School

Credentials

Bachelor's Degree in Education, University of Illinois at Urbana
Master's Degree in Leadership & Administration, University of Illinois at Chicago

Phone: (708) 585-1003
Email: rwilliams@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. Omari Garrett, Athletic Director

Educational Experience:

Bachelor’s of Science, Biology/Pre-Professional, Norfolk State University
Master’s in Educational Leadership (Cum Laude), Olivet-Nazarene University

Teaching Experience:

Science Teacher, John Hope College Preparatory High School
Science Teacher, TF North High School

Coaching Experience:

Assistant Girls’ Basketball, Homewood-Flossmoor High School
Head Boys’ and Girls’ Track & Field, John Hope College Preparatory High School
Head Boys’ and Girls’ Cross Country, TF North High School
Assistant Girls’ Basketball, TF North High School
Head Girls’ Track & Field, TF North High School

Award:

2016 SSC Coach of the Year – Track & Field

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