Board Of Education Biographies

Mike Jaensch, President

Current committee assignments: Finance Advisory

Adopt-A-School assignments: Naperville Central High School, Highlands and Naper Elementary Schools

First elected: 2007

Current term expires: 2015

Number of terms served and when:  second term

Profession/day job: Airline Pilot

Relevant degrees/life experience/volunteer activities:  BS Aeronautical Engineering, US Air Force Academy; Masters in Aviation Sciences, Embry-Riddle University; President Madison Home & School; Member District 203 SFCP Core Team; Member District 203 Finance and Facilities Committee; Member 203 Elementary Foreign Language Committee; Chairman of Madison SFCP; NCHS Swim Team Board; Park District swim conference representative; Park District Swim Conference judge; youth soccer coach and referee.

Parent of District 203 Students: A 2009 alumna and a 2010 alumnus of Naperville Central, both of whom attended Scott Elementary and Madison Junior High.

Educational philosophy: I believe the single most important thing we can do for our children and our society is provide our youth with the best education we can. Not only will that enable our younger generations to be successful in society, but by helping create an educated and responsible youth, we help ensure a thriving and successful society for everyone.

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Jackie Romberg, Vice President

Current committee assignments: Business Education Community Partnership

Adopt-A-School assignments: Naperville North High School, Kennedy Junior High School, River Woods Elementary School

First appointed: 2007

First elected: 2009

Current term expires: 2013

Number of terms served and when: appointed in 2007 to fill 2-year vacancy; currently serving first elected term

Profession/day job: Community Volunteer

Relevant degrees/life experience/previous volunteer activities: B.S. Accounting, DePaul University; Certified Public Accountant; Naperville Education Foundation Trustee; President Washington Junior High Home & School; Home & School Boards at Prairie Elementary, Washington Junior High and Naperville North High School; SFCP District Core Team; Washington and Prairie SFCP chairperson; Recipient of SFCP Best Practices for Washington; Washington Building Improvement Team; Superintendent Advisory Board; Community Partnership for Education; Committee for the 21st Century; Park District Swim Conference judge; Park District Liaison for Soccer; Volunteer Independence Village; Century Hill Homeowners' Board; Woods of Bailey Hobson Homeowners' Board; District 203's Those Who Excel award recipient.

Parent of District 203 students: Two graduates of Naperville North High School who had been in the district since kindergarten attending Prairie and Washington Junior High School.

Educational philosophy: Each student should have an opportunity to develop their own unique potential, through access to a quality educational program and a supportive learning environment. Technology has significantly impacted the world's body of knowledge, which is growing at an exponential rate.  I want to ensure that our students remain competitive and thus prepared for the rigors of our global society. I believe this can be accomplished through appropriate funding, combined with fiscal responsibility, excellent teachers and administration, adequate infrastructure, and strong community support.

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Susan Crotty

Current committee assignments: Diversity, Board Facilities Sub Committee

Adopt-A-School assignments: Ann Reid Early Childhood Center, Elmwood, Scott and Steeple Run Elementary Schools

First elected: 2005 

Current term expires: 2013

Number of terms served and when: currently in second term; first term 2005-2009

Profession/day Job: Professional Organizer with S.O.S. Consulting, Naperville Chamber of Commerce Residential Greeter

Relevant degrees/experience:  Michigan State University with a B.A. in Advertising and Marketing, Scott Home & School Board 2000-07, Naperville Jaycees Holiday Food Basket Volunteer 1998-2007, Cub Scout/Boy Scout volunteer 2002-07, Loretto Convent Volunteer for fundraising activities 1993-2007, Swim Team Social Co-Chair 2004-2006, Chicago Advertising Federation Volunteer for the Off the Street Club 1990-94, Gannett Foundation Corporate Liaison 1988-89

Parent of District 203 students: Three students: one in elementary, one in junior high and one in high school.

Educational philosophy: My goal is to focus on continued student achievement and implementing policies ensuring success for all students by being an advocate at the local, state and national level for our public schools.

"The foundation of every state is the education of its youth." - Diogenes

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Jim Dennison

Current committee assignments: Discipline/Co-Curricular, Finance Advisory, Board Facilities Sub Committee

Adopt-A-School assignments: Lincoln Junior High School, Mill Street and Prairie Elementary Schools

First elected: 2009

Current term expires: 2013

Number of terms served and when: first term

Profession/day Job: Senior Marketing Manager, H.B. Fuller Construction Products  

Relevant degrees/experience:  BS in Business Administration,
Bowling Green State University; MBA Northern Illinois University; District 203 "Touch the Future" community engagement volunteer, 2007: Co-Chairman, Build the Future 203 in 2008; Ribfest volunteer, 2006 and 2007; Northern Illinois University Executive Club, current; District 203 Facilities Advisory Committee member, current; Chairman, Administration Commission, St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 2003-04; Naperville Park District Youth Basketball Coach, four seasons; Naperville Park District Youth Soccer Coach, three seasons; Naperville Baseball Association Coach, 11 seasons.

Parent of District 203 students: Two Naperville Central alumni who attended Ranch View Elementary and Kennedy Junior High.

Educational philosophy: I believe that our children's educational experience is impacted by many interrelated factors: an infrastructure that is conducive to 21st century learning, outstanding teachers and administrators, actively involved parents, and fiscal responsibility. The combination of these factors should provide a learning environment that enables our children to achieve their full potential, as well as prepare them to be lifelong learners and active contributors in our global community.

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Terry Fielden

Current committee assignments: Board Facilities Sub Committee, Naperville Education Foundation, Discipline/Co-Curricular, Chamber of Commerce Liaison

Adopt-A-School assignments: Jefferson Junior High School, Ellsworth and Ranch View Elementary Schools

First elected: 2007

Current term expires: 2015

Number of terms served and when: second term

Profession/day Job: Director of K - 12 Education, International Contractors, Inc., LEED® AP BD+C 

Relevant Degrees/Experience/Volunteer Activities:  Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Purdue University: Immense amount of experience with school construction as well as working with School Boards; Understanding of budgets, expenditures, and risks; Sunday School Teacher for four years; Treasurer for Cub Scout Den; Chair Facilities Committee District 203; past Associate Member Illinois Association of School Business Officials (IASBO), Naperville Soccer Coach for three seasons; Farmstead Pool Board Member for two years.

Parent of District 203 students: Yes, one elementary, one junior high school, one high school.

Educational Philosophy: Reading and math are the basic fundamentals that need to be mastered for success in any career choice. Encourage your children to read and apply math to everyday life activities.  Reading skills will enable your child to excel in District 203 and in their lives.  They will then learn to be seekers of knowledge and grow to care for the education of others.

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Suzyn Price

Current committee assignments: School Family Community Partnership, Home & School Representative

Adopt-A-School assignments: Beebe, Maplebrook and Meadow Glens Elementary Schools 

First elected: 2003

Current term expires: 2015

Number of terms served and when: currently in third term; first term 2003-2007

Relevant degrees/life experience/previous volunteer activities: B.A., English Literature, 1989; M.A. American History, 1990, Southern Illinois University. Member of: Naperville Education Foundation, Naperville League of Women Voters, Saybrook Garden Club (President), Community Partnership for Education

Parent of District 203 students: Yes, ages 16 and 13, at Naperville North and Jefferson Junior High respectively.

Educational philosophy: Quality schools are a hallmark of a quality community. What makes our schools excellent is the children, parents, teachers, volunteers and business partners who remain focused on one thing: helping our children reach their full potential.

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Dave Weeks

Current committee assignments: Chamber of Commerce Liaison, Diversity

Adopt-A-School assignments: Madison and Washington Junior High Schools, Kingsley Elementary Schools

First elected: 2009

Current term expires: 2013

Number of terms served and when: first term

Profession/day job: CFP^® and owner of Weeks Financial Group for the past 16 years, following 20 years in ministry

Relevant degrees/life experience/previous volunteer activities: As a Chartered Financial Planner^® he has advised individuals, business owners and non-profit groups in mapping out their futures. Dave and his wife, Lynn, are both Naperville Central graduates, Class of 1969, and he was also a member of the first class to attend Lincoln Junior High School. Lynn is a teacher in a neighboring district. The Weeks family has lived in Naperville since 1962.

Parent of District 203 students: Yes, two daughters, both Naperville North graduates one in 1999 and one in 2003.

Educational Philosophy: Accommodate all students. Make sure that the 75-80% of students "in the middle" do not get overlooked. To do this requires partnering with the Illinois Association of School Boards, the Illinois Education Association and others to resist the passage of unfunded mandates. I also encourage the relationship between our schools and community. We have wonderful resources in the hundreds of parents, local businesses and even retirees who contribute so much to our schools through their volunteer work. We should also look for ways that our schools can contribute back to the community. For example, we need to tailor internships to the changing needs of today's business and make sure they bring value to the business, as well as the student.

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