Dr. Lauren S. Fagel
laurenfagel@hotmail.com
(847) 444-9436
EDUCATION
Johns Hopkins University 2017
Doctor of Education
Dissertation: The Impact of the Self-Determined Learning Model of Instruction on High School Students with Disabilities
GPA: 3.98
National Louis University 2007
Masters in Educational Leadership in Administration and Supervision
Certification: Type 75
GPA: 4.0
Northwestern University 1995
Master of Science in Education
Certification: Type 09 in History/Social Science
Endorsements: U.S. History, World History, Political Science, English
GPA: 4.0
University of Pennsylvania 1994
Bachelor of Arts
Major: American History; Minor: English
Study Abroad: Oxford University
GPA: 3.7
EXPERIENCE
National Louis University 2021 - present
Director, Undergraduate Educator Preparation
Assistant Professor
● Roles and Responsibilities
○ Member, Associate Dean’s Leadership Team
○ Facilitator, Student Support Collaborative meetings
○ Supervisor of Assistant Professors
○ Co-creator, Secondary Education Preparation Program
○ Co-creator, Redeveloped Learning Behavior Specialist 1 Course Sequence
○ Professor, EDU 210: Educational Philosophy: An Historical Account
○ Facilitator, Curriculum Alignment Project
○ Oversight of initial implementation of $2.8M federal grant for Hispanic Serving Institution
Glenbrook South High School 2015 - 2021
Principal
● Roles and Responsibilities
○ Member, Superintendent's Cabinet
○ Facilitator, Administrative Council
○ Co-facilitator, Instructional Supervisor Council
○ Co-facilitator, Professional Development Committee
○ Co-creator and Co-facilitator, Equity Cohort Progressional Development Program ○ Creator and co-chair, Gender Equity Committee
○ Co-creator and Mentor, Check & Connect Intervention Program
○ Co-create, AP Empower (summer jump start workshops for students new to AP)
○ Facilitator, Titan Advisory Forum (staff representation from all departments)
○ Creator and Facilitator, School Safety Committee
○ Facilitator, Parents Association Executive Council
○ Member, Board of Education Committees: Facilities, Finance, and Technology
○ Member, Central Suburban League Principals Group (9-12)
○ Member, Northfield Township Principals Group (6-12)
● Supporter of Programs Developed by Teachers During Principalship
○ Puentes: mentoring program for Latino and Latina students, focused on developing and enhancing academic identity
○ Titans Helping Titans: financial and material support for students and families, with events such as Holiday Cheer Gift Card Program, Winter Clothing Drive, and School Supply/Backpack Program
○ Titan Pride Award: quarterly recognition for students who exhibit strong character
○ Standards-based grading: Physics team
● Accomplishments During Principalship
○ Substantial increase in percentage of students taking AP classes and exams, including higher percentages of students of color enrolled in AP and honors classes
○ Reduction of disproportionality of students of color in lower level classes
○ Increase in co-taught sections with general and special education teachers
○ Elimination of lowest level science and social studies classes
Lake Forest School Districts 67 and 115 2013 - 2015
Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, Technology, and Assessment
● Member, Superintendent’s Cabinet
● Chair, Instructional Leadership Team in District 67
● Member, Principal’s Leadership Team at Lake Forest High School District 115
● Member, Lake Forest Collaborative for Environmental Leadership
● Member, Lake Forest community leader organizations: 50.Strong and The Charmm’d Foundation
● Member, Lake Forest Open Lands Association Education Committee
● Member, 21st Century Classroom Initiative, developing 1:1 learning environment at LFHS
● District-level oversight of special education, response-to-intervention, and student services
● Presentations at Board of Education meetings, workshops, and committees
● Professional Development Planning and Implementation
● Creation of guaranteed, viable, K-12 curriculum aligned to the Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards
Mundelein High School 2008 - 2013
Principal
● Instructional Leader
o Guaranteed, viable curriculum aligned to College Readiness Standards and including common assessments, transitioning to Common Core State Standards
o Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
o LinkCrew Freshman Transition Program
o Four-Year Homeroom Program
o Developmental Guidance Curriculum
o Social/Emotional Support Program
o Professional Learning Communities
o Advancement Via Individual Determination
o Alternative discipline program to reduce suspension and increase attendance
● Chair, Response to Intervention Committee
o Developed RtI Framework with three-tiered system of interventions for students who struggle academically and/or behaviorally
● Co-creator and co-teacher, Workshop Series on Danielson Framework for Teaching
● Creator and Facilitator, Mentor Training Workshops
● Co-creator, Summer Matters extended school year with focus on math and literacy instruction
Deerfield High School 2007-2008
Assistant Principal
● Supervisor and evaluator, Department Chairs of Social Studies, World Language, Science, Media Center
● Coordinator, annual publication of Program of Studies
● Teacher, Freshman Advisory course
● Facilitator, New Teacher Orientation and New Teacher Workshops
Highland Park High School 2005-2007
Co-Developer and Coordinator, Freshman Academy
● Interdisciplinary Problem-Based Learning
● Acceleration of literacy and math skills
Northwestern University Master of Science in Education Program 1998-2005
Coordinator, Master’s Project Research Coaches
Teaching Assistant/Research Coach
Highland Park High School 1995-2000
Teacher, World History, United States History, ESL History
Member, Faculty Advisory Council and Action Research Laboratory
Sponsor, HP Jammers Dance Team
PUBLICATION
"Emphasizing Learning by Deemphasizing Grades,” with Paul Swanson, John Gorleski, and Joe Senese, Action Research: A Guide for the Teacher Researcher, Geoffrey E. Mills, Prentice Hall, 2000 (94-97).
PRESENTATIONS/MODERATIONS
Equity Roundtable Discussion for High School Leaders, North Cook Region, Illinois Principals Association, 2020.
“Induction and Mentoring for the Reflective Practitioner,” Illinois New Teacher Collaborative Annual Conference, 2013.
“Continuing the Journey of Curriculum Alignment at the Secondary Level,” NCLB Statewide Conference, 2010 and IASCD, 2010.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
National Association of Secondary School Principals
Illinois Principals Association
ASCD
Illinois Coalition of Educational Equity Leaders (ICEEL)
LANGUAGES
Spanish - conversational