Dr. Hector Garcia, Superintendent | Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181
Dr. Hector Garcia, Superintendent | Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181
Principal Erin Eder is being recognized during Principal Appreciation Month for her leadership at Monroe School. She has served as principal since July 2023. Before this role, she worked as the Pupil Services Administrator for District 181 for nine years and as a school psychologist for two years.
Eder earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and an Educational Specialist degree in School Psychology from National-Louis University. Her background also includes three years as a school psychologist with the Southern Will County Cooperative for Special Education.
The district noted, "Principal Eder's unwavering dedication to cultivating a positive and thriving learning environment for every student is deeply valued. Her vibrant energy, enthusiasm, and strong work ethic have been fundamental to Monroe School's academic achievements. Furthermore, her leadership in promoting a collaborative spirit among colleagues, all focused on enriching learning experiences, truly showcases her commitment to excellence."
Monroe Elementary School is part of Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181, which covers DuPage and Cook counties and includes several other schools such as Clarendon Hills Middle School and Elm Elementary School (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/). The district employs 282 teachers with an average salary of $94,227; 90 percent are women and 10 percent are men. There are no teachers with more than ten absences in a school year (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/).
According to the Illinois State Board of Education, the student population in District 181 is 69.8 percent White, 1.1 percent Black, 6.8 percent Hispanic, and 15.4 percent Asian (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/). In 2020, the district spent $31,308 per student, totaling $117,185,545 (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/).
"Thank you, Principal Eder, for your unwavering dedication to the success and well-being of every student at Monroe School," the statement concluded.
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