Dr. Wilkey is starting her fifth year of leadership as superintendent of District 91. Each year, she continues the District 91 vision and mission through her passion for working collaboratively with the students, parents, families, staff, and community, Her track record of driving academic excellence in various leadership roles over the past 21 years is illuminated through her service at District 91.
The past few years, Dr. Wilkey has worked with the board to develop a new mission, vision, core values and a strategic plan that creates the path for the district in the coming years. This past summer, Dr. Wilkey and her administrative team led a $4.8 million dollar construction project that included work at both buildings. Milne Grove had a new addition that created a new secure entry, elevator, and conference room. This construction project also included central HVAC for the entire building at Milne Grove as well as central air for the remaining classrooms at Kelvin Grove that were from the 1951/58 projects. The junior high wing as well as the LRC and pod classrooms had a new roof installed as well. Very exciting times for District 91. Dr. Wilkey previously served as the Assistant Superintendent of Instruction at Mokena School District 159 and was an adjunct faculty member at the University of St. Francis teaching both doctoral and graduate level courses. She has worked in administration in various programs spanning from Pre-K through 12th grade in her 25 years in education. Dr. Wilkey completed the doctoral program in Educational Administration Foundations from Illinois State University where she also earned both her Superintendent and Chief School Business Official endorsements. Prior to obtaining her doctorate, she earned a Master of Arts in Educational Administration from Governors State University and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics from Illinois Wesleyan University. |
