Lake County Gazette

As part of Principal Appreciation Month, Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181 is recognizing the leadership of Dr. Levi Brown, Principal at Clarendon Hills Middle School. Dr. Brown began his tenure at District 181 in July 2016 as Assistant Principal before being promoted to Principal.

Before joining District 181, Dr. Brown spent a decade working for Fairfax County Schools, where he served as a social studies teacher, Advanced Placement Coordinator, Dean of Students, and Assistant Principal. He holds both a Bachelor’s degree in Government and Secondary Social Studies Education and a Master’s degree in Secondary Education from the University of Virginia.

Dr. Brown has been described as a "rising star teacher who immediately shined in administrative positions" and a "natural leader who comes across as extremely thoughtful." The district credits his listening skills and ability to connect with others as key strengths.

"On behalf of the entire District 181 administration, we extend our sincere thanks to Principal Brown for his unwavering commitment to educational excellence and for fostering a supportive and enriching environment for all," the district stated.

District 181 serves schools in DuPage and Cook counties, including Clarendon Hills Middle School, Elm Elementary School, Hinsdale Middle School, Madison Elementary School, Monroe Elementary School, Oak Elementary School, Prospect Elementary School, The Lane Elementary School, and Walker School. Additional information about the district can be found at https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/.

According to the Illinois State Board of Education, District 181 employs 282 teachers with an average salary of $94,227 before pension contributions. Ninety percent of these teachers are women. The district reports that no teacher has more than ten absences in a school year. More demographic details show that the student population is 69.8 percent White, 1.1 percent Black, 6.8 percent Hispanic, and 15.4 percent Asian.

In 2020, District 181 reported spending $31,308 per student for a total expenditure of $117 million.