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: Safety and Security Committee, New Trier Parents’ Association (NTPA), Finance Committee
 - Other Committee Work: Booster Club, New Trier Fine Arts Association (NTFAA), Community Engagement 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)
 
