The Northbrook/Glenview School District 30 Board of Education named Alison Keller the new Wescott School assistant principal for the 2024-25 school year at its April 25 meeting.

According to a news release, the school serves 489 students in kindergarten through fifth grade, with a staff of 85.

Keller replaces Katie Compagno, who becomes principal of Willowbrook School this fall. This changes were prompted by current Willowbrook Principal Scott Carlson being named District 30 Director of Human Resources, a newly created role, beginning July 1.

District 30 received 31 applicants for the role and interviewed eight highly qualified candidates. From that pool, Keller emerged as an ideal fit for Wescott, the release said.

Principal Chris Brown said Wescott staff, parents, and students are excited to have Keller join the school as assistant principal.

“Throughout our interview process, Ms. Keller shared the collaboration, intelligence, and values aligned with our ideal candidate profile,” Brown said in the release. “Her work in a wide range of school initiatives, far beyond her role, will make her an outstanding addition to our school.”

Keller begins her new job on August 1. She joins District 30 with a wealth of experience, most recently as an Instructional Innovation Specialist with Lyon School in Glenview School District 34, according to the release. She has also taught for over a decade in Michigan State University’s master of educational technology program.

Superintendent Emily K. Tammaru said Keller also brings strong leadership experience from her time at District 34, spending her entire career involved in strategic school improvement efforts, the release said. She also earned a “Those Who Excel” award from the Illinois State Board of Education in 2021.

“Ms. Keller will be a strong addition to the Wescott team, offering valuable skills in connecting with parents, educators across grade levels, district leadership, and our external partners,” Tammaru said.

According to the release, Keller has over 15 years of educational experience and earned both her bachelor of arts in elementary education and master’s degree in educational technology from Michigan State University. She also earned a master of arts in educational leadership from the American College of Education.

“I am delighted to join the Wescott team and look forward to supporting the shared commitment to educating the whole child, nurturing learner curiosity and agency, and ensuring a sense of belonging for every member of the school community,” Keller said in the release.