Principal Shanna Lewis
I know the school year is going to bring us many opportunities to celebrate our students and staff. I am confident that this year will provide new opportunities to recognize excellence.
We have seen some challenges and we have faced these challenges with perseverance and resilience. Our North Star successes were recognized nationally when St. Charles North was identified as a National Blue Ribbon School in 2022.
As we move forward, our dedication to academic excellence and personal growth is unwavering. With the D303 Strategic Plan as our guide, we will ground all of our work in the core values of Belonging, Perseverance and Achievement. We will work to provide each student a positive high school experience. We know that high student success requires a strong partnership between home and school. We are grateful to have a supportive community.
We know our students reach high levels of achievement when they have access to our high quality educators, abundant resources and instructional coherence. We will also encourage our students to engage in school activities, clubs and athletics to align with their passion and interests.
Every day is a great day to be a North Star!
Your very proud principal,
Shanna Lewis
Assistant Principals
Rebecca La Porta - Assistant Principal - Student Life
Welcome to the office of Student Life! The office of Student Life includes the Dean's Office, student activities, and facilities/operations. It is the mission of Student Life for all students, families, and staff to feel confident, comfortable, and safe. We at St Charles North support a culture of inclusion, community, and leadership. Our goal in Student Life is to foster the opportunity for all students to be responsible, be respectful, and be involved. We are hopeful with over 50 clubs and organizations, every student can find a place to belong and build the skills necessary to be confident, inspired individuals.
My name is Rebecca La Porta, and 2024 will be my first year at St Charles North High School. Prior to this year, I was an Assistant Principal in the Huntley School District with responsibilities including discipline, athletics/activities, operations, safety, MTSS, and SEL. From 2018-2021, I was Dean of Students at Lake Zurich High School. Prior to administration, I held various roles in high school math classrooms and coached both cheerleading and Special Olympics. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and Secondary Education from the University of Iowa and a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from Concordia University-Chicago.
Please come see us in the Office of Student Life. Let's go North Stars!
Sarah Anderson-Wolf - Assistant Principal - Student Services
I am honored to serve the St. Charles North High School and District 303 community as the Assistant Principal of Student Services. In this position, my work focuses on assisting students academically and with their social-emotional needs through various interventions and programs that are available at SCN. We also have assistance available from school social workers, psychologists, and our student support specialist to support students as needed.
This will be my fourth year in District 303 and I look forward to continuing my work with the students, families and staff at SCN. Prior to this position, I served as a school social worker for ten years. I have also served as an Assistant Principal at both the high school and middle school levels for over 9 years.
I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Illinois State University, a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Aurora University, and a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from Northern Illinois University.
My goal is to provide an educational experience that allows all students to have the opportunity to succeed academically, socially, and personally. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Go North Stars!
Katharine Gomez-Assistant Principal-College and Career Readiness Center
Greetings, North Stars!
My name is Katharine Gomez and I am honored to be joining the St. Charles North community as the Assistant Principal of College and Career Readiness (CCR).
The office of College and Career Readiness is responsible for helping our students plan for academic success and preparing them to obtain their post-secondary hopes and dreams. Our Counselors are experts in their field, hosting several events and workshops throughout the year to help our students navigate the college and career process and explore post-secondary options that align with their interests and passions.
Prior to becoming a North Star, I spent twelve years at Lane Tech High School, where I taught Biology for nine years and most recently served as the Director of Assessment, Scheduling, Data, and Grading. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Biology from Penn State University, a Master's Degree in Secondary Science Education from St. Joseph's University and a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from Northeastern University-Chicago.
Please come visit us in the CCR Office and feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Let's have a great year, North Stars!
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
Joe Benoit-Athletic Director
North Star Families and Students,
Hello, my name is Joe Benoit and I am the proud Athletic Director here at St. Charles North. I want to welcome you to another year of North Star athletics. I look forward to partnering with you throughout the year.
We are all here to provide the best possible experience for the students in our athletic program as we recognize the value of the connections, work ethic and integrity that athletics can cultivate. Through our shared-vision for Education-Based Athletics, our coaches, athletes and parents all work together to form a community. We work together to represent North in a positive manner both on and off the field. The strong tradition we’ve built in our athletic program is a testament to the pride we all have in our great community.
Please reach out to our Athletic Office if you have any questions or are in need of support for your student-athlete.
Roll Stars!
