Northbrook's Greenbriar School Names New Principal

NORTHBROOK, IL — With 24 years of experience, Greenbriar Elementary School will be soon getting a veteran educator in Dr. Danille Moran. She was appointed the new principal of the Northbrook school, effective July 1, at Tuesday night's Northbrook District 28 board of education meeting.

Moran replaces Dr. Ginny Hiltz, who, after leading Greenbriar for nine years, will be principal of Meadowbrook School.

According to the district, Moran "brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for fostering excellence, equity, and inclusivity." She has worked at Wheaton Warrenville District 200 since 2013 where she was an elementary school principal for seven years and director of elementary instruction for the past five years.

Moran was also an elementary school principal in Yorkville for three years. She began her career as a classroom teacher for seven years in Bensenville District 2. She served as a guest speaker and mentor to beginning teachers and was a PTA volunteer and parent liaison to the bilingual parent outreach program at Addison Trail High School.

"The Greenbriar community identified that they wanted someone who is student-centered, a strong educational leader and who demonstrates warmth and empathy toward others," Dr. Jason Pearson said. "Dr. Moran comes to Greenbriar School with a broad background in curriculum and instruction, distinguished experience as a principal, and a deep understanding of supporting and sustaining a positive school climate and culture."

Moran's selection followed a thorough search process, beginning with community feedback that shaped the ideal candidate profile, administrative interviews and a parent/teacher interview team, according to the district.