New Principal Named at Plainfield North

Submitted by Plainfield School District 202

PLAINFIELD, IL — Current Plainfield North High School Assistant Principal Ross Draper will take over as the school’s principal starting July 1, 2016.

Draper came to District 202 in 2009 as an assistant principal at PNHS. He will replace Ray Epperson who will take on a new administrative role within the district next year.

Draper started his education career in 1998, serving three years as a physical education teacher at Long Beach Elementary School in Oswego School District 308.

From 2001-05 he worked as the Physical Education/Health/Drivers Education department chair at Oswego East High School, then as Dean of Students there from 2005-08.

He served one year as Dean of Students at West Aurora High School before coming to District 202 in 2009.

“As an internal candidate, Mr. Draper showed throughout the search process that he has the confidence of the selection committees,” said District 202 Superintendent of Schools Dr. Lane Abrell.

“In his time at Plainfield North he has shown his strong communication skills, loyalty and hard work, which have allowed him to develop insights to the needs of the building, population, and community,” Abrell said. “We welcome Mr. Draper to our building principal team and look forward to his contributions.”

Draper thanked Abrell and the Board of Education for their decision.

“It has been a professional goal of mine to lead a building. I don’t think there is a better scenario to start as a principal than leading a building where I have been for the last seven years,” Draper said. ”I can’t say enough positive things about the amazing staff and students at North. I look forward to leading, supporting, and motivating them to reach their full potential,” he said.