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Joshua Seldess

phone: 847-859-8751
email: schoeffmanna@district65.net

Dr. Alison Schoeffmann, Principal

Dr. Schoeffmann brings a depth of knowledge in curriculum and instruction to Orrington Elementary! Her most recent role was as Assistant Superintendent of Instruction and Director of Curriculum & Instruction at River Forest School District 90. Dr. Schoeffmann is thrilled to return to her true passion as a building leader, where she finds great joy in building connections with educators, students, and school communities. 

She earned her doctorate degree at National Louis University and two masters degrees at Bank Street College of Graduate Education in New York. Before earning these degrees, though, Dr. Schoeffmann’s education began in District 65! As a proud Evanstonian, she attended Willard, King Arts, and ETHS. She remains very vested in the community, including six years with the ETHS Foundation and time supporting Evanston Scholars and The TED Fund. She also served on the D65 community-based committee in support of the 2017 referendum. Dr. Schoeffmann is an avid runner, loves playing tennis, and has been in the same book club since 2003.

Sarah Yoo, Assistant Principal

Sarah Yoo has been an educator in District 65 at Orrington Elementary since 2015. Prior to this, she spent two years teaching in Chicago Public Schools and a year in District 301. She graduated with her M.A. in Educational Administration from Chicago State University in December of 2023. She also holds a B.A. in Elementary Education from University of Illinois at Chicago and a M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction with an ESL endorsement from Concordia University. Orrington is close to her heart, and she is looking forward to continuing the work to ensure the success of the students and the community. In her free time, Sarah enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading, and exercising.

Student Services

Ariela Brugger

Health Clerk

Emily Erickson