Dr. Tamara M. Young

I have been a Residents of Country Club Hills for the past sixteen years. I have a Masters Degree in Social Work with a school concentration, in addition to a Certificate of Advance Study Degree in Education. I have a Doctoral Degree in Education Leadership from National Louis University. I currently hold the position of Director of Special Education at Lincoln Elementary School District 156. I served as the Director of Pupil Personnel and Special Education Services at Ford Heights School District 169 for seven years.

My Educational experience has allowed me to be an advocate for students for the past seventeen years. As an educational leader I am committed to working towards building academic excellence for our children. My affiliations include: School Board President and Vice President of Country Club Hills School District 160, STEM Foundation Secretary, Association of Illinois School Board Presidents-Secretary, Illinois Association of School Boards, Illinois Alliance of Special Education Administrators, National Association of School Boards: National Black Counsel-Central Regional Director, Prove Them Wrong (PTW) Mentor, Country Club Hills Education Foundation Member, Country Club Hills Housing Commissioner, Calumet City District1A Lions Club, and TruVision Productions Board Member.

Philosophy and Commitment

I believe my education, experience, achievements and concerns allowed me to experience first hand the responsibilities of being an advocate for children and how it relates to my journey of maximizing our children’s educational and artistic future. I have dedicated my life’s journey to the safety and security of our children’s future. I feel that I have a sound understanding of the circumstances and needs of our children. Their future depends on the fundamental foundation of their education. I am committed to working towards building academic excellence for our children. I am committed to collaboration with parents, schools, and the community to help continue the strides of a quality educational setting with high academic standards.

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