Lake County Gazette

The Board of Education approved Keira Quintero as the new Principal of Lowell Elementary School beginning on July 1. Mrs. Quintero will replace Dr. Jacqueline Rodriguez, who is retiring after 11 years in CUSD 200.

Mrs. Quintero, a CUSD 200 resident, joins from Community Consolidated School District 93 where she has served as the Principal at Cloverdale Elementary School since 2023. She also served as an Assistant Principal at Roy DeShane Elementary School in District 93 for one year and McCleery Elementary School in West Aurora School District 129 for two years. Previously, she was a Music Teacher for 12 years. She earned an associate’s degree in fine arts from Harper College, a bachelor’s degree in music education from Elmhurst University, and a master’s degree in educational leadership from Aurora University.

Superintendent Dr. Jeff Schuler expressed his satisfaction with Mrs. Quintero's appointment: “I want to congratulate Mrs. Quintero on her appointment as the new Principal of Lowell Elementary School,” said Dr. Schuler. “Mrs. Quintero comes to Lowell with more than a decade of school experience. She is not only very knowledgeable but also deeply caring and thoughtful in her approach as an administrator. Mrs. Quintero's leadership style is both intentional and student-centered, demonstrating a deep commitment to creating a positive and supportive learning environment for every child. ”

Mrs. Quintero said: “I am thrilled to join the Lowell Elementary School community and be part of the district my kids attend,” said Quintero. “With Lowell’s proven success and strong foundation, my focus will be on creating a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment where all decisions are made collaboratively with a student-centered lens.”