Dear Prairie View Families,
In March, I shared that Mr. John Conley will become the next principal of Fernway Park Elementary School beginning with the 2026–27 school year. As we prepare for that transition, I am excited to share another important update that I know the Prairie View community will be pleased to hear.
At its May meeting, the District 140 Board of Education approved Mrs. Colleen Sempek as Prairie View’s next assistant principal.
Mrs. Sempek is already a familiar and valued member of our Prairie View family. Over the past 10 years, she has served our school community as a seventh-grade math teacher and team leader, building strong relationships with students, staff, and families. With more than 20 years in education, she brings outstanding experience, leadership, and a genuine commitment to helping every student succeed.
In addition to her classroom experience, Mrs. Sempek holds a master’s degree in educational leadership from the American College of Education, as well as a master’s degree in reading specialty and a bachelor’s degree in education from Saint Xavier University.
I am truly excited to continue working alongside Mrs. Sempek in this new role and look forward to the positive impact she will continue to make at Prairie View. Please join me in congratulating her on this well-deserved opportunity.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Maura Baskovich
Principal