Phone: 847-784-6108
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Degrees and Certifications:
Courtney McDonough
Board Member
New Trier High School Board of Education
- Elected to the Board of Education: 2023
- Committee Work: Booster Club, New Trier Fine Arts Association, Community Engagement Committee, Safety and Security Committee
Educational Experience
- Compass Health Center: Director of Education, Child Program
- UCSF Children’s Hospital: Child Life Specialist
- Deerfield District 109: Classroom teacher
Community and Professional Organizations
- NTPA 2025 Class Board: Programs Co-chair
- Crow Island PTO: VP Programs, Community Outreach Co-chair
- Willow Wood Preschool: Executive Board member
- Camp Kesem: Chicago Board of Directors
Education
- University of Notre Dame, BA Psychology
- Mills College, MA Education
Board Training
IASB Training – Pending
- The Basics of Governance
- Open Meetings Act (OMA) Training
- Professional Development Leadership Training (PDLT) and Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA) Training for School Board Members, including state-mandated training on trauma-informed practices (new in 2023)
Personal
- Children: Aidan (NTHS 2023), Callie (NTHS 2025), Mary Clare (NTHS 2027)
- Winnetka resident (2009 – present)