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Bolingbrook High School Gets New Principal

Former principal Yolanda Jordan has taken a district-level position for East Aurora School District.

Bolingbrook, IL — Jane Addams Middle School Principal Dr. Jason Pascavage has been named Principal of Bolingbrook High School effective immediately, according to a news release from the District 365U.

The Bolingbrook resident succeeds Yolanda Jordan who has taken a district-level position as Director of Leadership Development for East Aurora School District 131.

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Dr. Pascavage, who joined the Valley View School District 365U team as Assistant Principal at Brooks Middle School in 2006, has been Principal at Jane Addams for three years. He is also a former Director of VVSD’s Summer Learning Experience.

Known for his enthusiasm and love for his job, Dr. Pascavage often tells people being a principal and teacher in a school are the “most noble” positions you can have. His personal philosophy centers entirely on treating his students like they were his own children.

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Dr. Pascavage obtained his Bachelor in Education from the Montana University system, he holds a Masters in Education from Arizona State University and a Masters in Administration and Supervision from the University of Phoenix, and has completed his studies in special education at Lewis University. Dr. Pascavage obtained his Doctorate in educational leadership from National Louis University.

Prior to coming to VVSD, Dr. Pascavage taught middle school math and was a high school basketball coach in Phoenix, Arizona.

Dr. Pascavage was born and raised in Butte, Montana and is the son of Butte natives Renee Pascavage and Judge Ben Pezdark.

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