Assistant Principal Change at Longfellow for 2020-21 School Year

Dear Longfellow Families,

I'm writing today to share some important news about the leadership team at Longfellow School. Assistant Principal Jerome Green has been asked to serve as an assistant principal at Julian Middle School next year, and he has accepted. The administration will present their recommendation to the board for formal approval on May 12.

Although we are sad to see Mr. Green leave Longfellow, we know this is an exciting professional opportunity and we wish him the very best. Please see below for a short note from Mr. Green.

The administration will also recommend May 12 that Cheryl Sullivan be named the new assistant principal at Longfellow. Ms. Sullivan has been with District 97 for more than 15 years, and has served the past year as the interim principal at Mann Elementary School. She previously served as the support specialist at Mann for five years.

Once approved by the board, these changes will be effective July 1, 2020.

Please join me in welcoming Ms. Sullivan to our Longfellow family! Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.


Take care,

Amy Jefferson
Principal

LETTER FROM MR. GREEN

Dear Longfellow Families,

It is with a heavy heart that I share I will not be returning to Longfellow for the 2020-21 school year. I have been presented the opportunity to serve as the sixth-grade assistant principal at Julian Middle School; the administration’s recommendation will be presented to the District 97 Board of Education on Tuesday, May 12. 

I could not imagine having a more impactful, meaningful — and life-changing! — first year than the one I have shared with all of you. It has made me better as an educational leader and a man of integrity. Although I will miss working with your students and all of you, I am excited for this opportunity to grow personally and professionally.  

I am grateful to continue working with our Longfellow students and families as they transition to middle school in the fall. I look forward to finishing this school year with all of you, and working together to support our students through the remote learning experience.

Thank you for your support, and please don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything.

Sincerely,

Mr. Jerome Green
Assistant Principal