Glenbard East Principal Named to Assistant Superintendent Post for District 87

Submitted by Glenbard Township High School District 87

Glenbard East High School Principal Josh Chambers has been named assistant superintendent for human resources in Glenbard Township High School District 87, effective July 1.

Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Rod Molek will retire on June 30. The Board of Education approved Chambers’ appointment on Jan. 12.

“I have been very fortunate to spend the last seven years at Glenbard East,” Chambers said. “East is an exceptional school that has great kids, an outstanding staff, and a supportive community. It will be tough to move on, but I look forward to being able to support all four Glenbard high schools in this new position. I am confident that I will be able to do my part to continue to make Glenbard District 87 one of the premiere school districts in Illinois.”

Chambers has been principal at Glenbard East since 2008. Glenbard East has earned numerous distinctions, including been named to the Washington Post’s Challenge Index every year for the last seven years.

“Mr. Chambers has fostered a positive and inviting student culture and environment at Glenbard East,” Superintendent David Larson said. “A key strength in his leadership style is the ability to build strong relationships. All of his interactions are genuine and authentic. Mr. Chambers is an astute and discerning person. He possesses keen insight and is able to keep a pulse on problems, issues and opportunities, both in his school and throughout the district.”

Chambers completed certification in educational leadership at Aurora University. He earned a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from Concordia University and a bachelor’s degree in history from Princeton University.

Prior to coming to Glenbard East, Chambers was assistant principal for administrative services at Community High School in West Chicago.

His other experience in Community High School District 94 includes working as a dean, student support center coordinator and academic skills center coordinator. He also has experience as a teacher at Lawndale Community Academy in Chicago. Before shifting his career to education, Chambers worked for Pansophic Systems in Lisle.