Principal

Phone: 630-213-5525 ext. 5529

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Bachelor of Science in Social Science Education Masters in Educational Leadership

Mrs. Kim Rudden

Ms. Rudden has been an educator at U-46 for 21 years, including three school years as an associate principal at Streamwood High, where she oversaw the school counseling department, teaching and learning, the coordination of testing, and building operations. 

Ms. Rudden previously served at Bartlett High School as the head of the STEM Academy, Career and Technical Education, and school counselors, and at South Elgin High School as a dean of students.  

She started her career in the classroom in 2000, teaching 8th-grade history and 7th-grade social studies at Larsen Middle School and then 8th-grade history at Kimball Middle School. She moved to Kenyon Woods Middle School in 2005 where she taught 7th and 8th-grade history; implemented a building-wide teaching plan to support social-emotional learning; trained in AVID; and participated in the District’s “Aspiring Administrator” program.  

Ms. Rudden earned her Bachelor of Science degree in education from Illinois State University and a Master’s degree in leadership from Aurora University. 

Assistant Principal

Phone: 630-213-5525 ext. 5528

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Mr. Kyle Wright

Mr. Wright is joining us from Streamwood High School where he was the Assistant Principal of Freshmen Success, overseeing PE, AVID, and the success of all Freshmen.  Mr. Wright has 17 years of experience in education with a background in Special Education.  
 
Mr. Wright's ability to build meaningful relationships with students, staff, and families that lead to a positive impact on student achievement, self-worth, and a safe and positive school environment makes him a perfect fit for Canton Middle.