August 2010

I would like to take a moment to introduce myself to you. As of July 1, 2010 I officially became the assistant principal of Mokena Junior High School. I am very excited and proud to be a part of the junior high. I earned my teaching degree from University of St. Francis and began my teaching degree as a 5th grade teacher in the Homer School District. I then started at Mokena Elementary School in 2000 as a 5th grade teacher before moving to Mokena Intermediate School. During my time at MIS, I finished my first masters in education and leadership and in April 2010 finished my second masters in administration and leadership.

I understand the difficulties that the district is going through and realize that some of these changes are difficult to accept. However, I still feel that when both the staff and parents work together we can provide a positive environment for the students at MJHS. I am looking forward to meeting and working with you in the upcoming months.

Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” Henry Ford

Chris Clavenna