Mrs. Jaclyn Jones took the leadership position at Sycamore Trails Elementary School at the beginning of the 2024-25 school year. With 12 years of experience in education, she is a dedicated and equity-focused leader who brings a wealth of knowledge and commitment to fostering inclusive and supportive learning environments.

As Sycamore Trails’ assistant principal since July 2022, Mrs. Jones developed impactful professional development programs for staff, collaborated on budgetary planning, and created efficient school schedules to ensure smooth daily operations. Her commitment to community-building has been evident through the nurturing of strong relationships with students, staff, and families, as well as establishing a platform for parents to contribute their perspectives, creating a sense of equity and inclusion. She led a school-wide equity task force, working to address and raise awareness of equity issues.

Before her role as assistant principal, Mrs. Jones served as an teacher and instructional coach for English Language Arts (ELA) and technology at Hillside School District 93 from July 2015 to July 2022, as well as a classroom educator in Chicago Public Schools from August 2011 to July 2015. In these roles, she consistently demonstrated leadership through data-driven curriculum development, teacher mentorship, and the coordination of effective professional learning opportunities. Her leadership extends beyond the classroom, having chaired and participated in various committees, including those for curriculum writing and school improvement.

Mrs. Jones is committed to continuing to enhance the school’s culture of collaboration, equity, and academic excellence as principal and looks forward to leading the school into its next phase of development.