The District 230 Board of Education approved the appointment of Jennifer Legris as Head Dean at Carl Sandburg High School. She will begin July 1 and replace Lynna Dahlgren who is retiring after 33 years in the district, her last three years as head dean.

Legris is currently the assistant principal at Palos South Middle School. Prior to that, she was dean of students at West Aurora High School. She received her bachelor's degree in Education from Illinois Wesleyan University. She holds a master's degree in Child and Adolescent Development from Capella University and a master's degree in Educational Leadership from Concordia University. Legris spent 14 years as a classroom teacher and Math RTI Specialist at varying levels. 

An alumnae of Carl Sandburg High School, Legris says, “I am honored to be serving the school and community that I have been a part of for the majority of my life! I am very excited to return to Carl Sandburg as a fellow Eagle!”

"Jennifer brings a wide range and a wealth of prior experiences. We are confident these experiences will provide her with the insight necessary to meet and appreciate the everyday challenges of a student’s home and school life," said Superintendent Dr. Robert Nolting. "She is a seasoned administrator with experience in best practices in student discipline and conflict resolution; we hope there will be a seamless transition.”