Record #: R2015-594   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 7/29/2015 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 7/29/2015
Title: Congratulations extended to Kenneth L. Hunter for dedicated service with Chicago Public Schools and honorary street designation as "Kenneth L. Hunter Way"
Sponsors: Villegas, Gilbert
Topic: STREETS - Honorary Designations
Attachments: 1. R2015-594.pdf
WHEREAS, Kenneth L. Hunter, graduated from Loyola University with a Bachelor of Arts in 1975, University of Chicago with a Masters of Arts in 1984, a Certificate of Advanced Studies from the University of Chicago in 1989 and began his PhD. Studies in 1994 until the present, and
Whereas, Ken Hunter served as Acting Principal at Transfiguration School in Wauconda from 1987-1988, was Curriculum Director for Notre Dame High School in Niles from 1988-1995, was Assistant Principal at Amundsen High School from 1995-1988, and became an Administrator for the CPS Reading Improvement Team from 1998-1999, was a Launch Fellow from 1999-2000, served as Administer in Residence for the Illinois State Board of Education in 2000, became the Assistant Director for the Chicago Public Schools Re-Engineering Program from 2000-2003 and
Whereas, in 2003 Kenneth L Hunter was hired for the position of Principal for the Prosser Career Academy in Chicago, he collaboratively developed programs that have:
Designed and implemented International Baccalaureate Career Certificate Program
Trebled the number of International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement offerings
Increased student PSAE scores in all tested areas
Enhanced professional development opportunities for faculty
Revitalized student leadership and student activities
Redesigned service learning program to become a model for CPS
Developed theater program, choir program and 'enrichment summer curriculum'
Redesigned Guidance and Counseling department as "Student Services: division of High School
Recognized twice by Chicago Public Schools Service Learning Initiative as "Principal of the Year"; by Illinois Counselor Association as 'Administrator of the Year', by Steppenwolf Theater as "Principal ofthe Year"; by Steppenwolf Theater as "Principal ofthe Year"; by MetLife as "Principal/Ambassador of Learning", and
Whereas, he sat on many committees such as:
Chairman, Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) "Language Arts Assessment Advisory Cou...

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