Devon McCallum has been named principal of the Wyvetter Younge School of Excellence.
McCallum most recently served as principal of Vivian Adams Early Childhood Center from October 2023 through May 2025. The school earned multiple ExceleRate Illinois Gold Circle of Quality designations, which is awarded by the State of Illinois to early childhood programs in recognition of excellence in learning environments, instructional practice, family engagement, and leadership.
Dr. Lawrence Rainey has been named interim principal of Dr. Katie Harper Wright Elementary School.
Rainey is a former assistant principal in the district and has served other districts as a principal, special education supervisor and district-level director. In addition, he has served as a regional director for therapeutic day schools in the private sector.
Dr. Sheryl Coleman has been named interim principal of Vivian Adams Early Childhood Center.
Coleman, who had served as assistant principal at Adams Early Childhood Center since 2023, is recognized “for building strong, trusting relationships with staff, students, and families,” according to District 189.
Adams has been honored for achieving ExceleRate Gold Circle of Quality standards and is a recent recipient of a Preschool for All Expansion grant.