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Jon Baffico
Principal
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I am thrilled to introduce myself as the new principal for the 2025-2026 school year. My name is Jon P. Baffico, and I am excited to join this community. I come to you with twenty-nine years of experience in education, having served in various administrative, teaching, coaching, and board roles.
My journey in education began after earning a BS in Mathematics Education from Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, and later an MA in School Leadership from Concordia University, Oak Park-River Forest, Illinois. I taught mathematics and coached volleyball and basketball at Carmel High School from 1996-2009.
Most recently, I had the privilege of serving as Principal at Saint Viator High School in Arlington Heights, Illinois, for the last three years During my tenure, Saint Viator received a Blue Ribbon award for the 2023-24 school year. Prior to that, I was the Principal at Saint Patrick High School in Chicago, Illinois, from 2013-2022 and was honored to be named Lasallian Educator of the Year for the 2020-21 school year. My administrative career began at Algonquin Middle School where I served as an assistant principal from 2009-2013.
When I am not serving as principal, I enjoy spending time with my family. I have three daughters--Ella, who will be a senior at University of Colorado Boulder studying English to become a teacher; Hailey, who will be a sophomore at the University of Illinois double majoring in Graphic Design and Communication with a minor in Spanish; and Michaelene, who will be a junior at Libertyville High School. I have been happily married to my wife Tiffani for 24 years.
I am most looking forward to the opportunity to get to know the students, the families, and faculty and staff that make up this wonderful school and district. You will see me throughout the school, including in the classroom, in the lunchroom, greeting students in the morning, and supporting our students at concerts, games, and activities, to name a few. Please don't hesitate to say hello and introduce yourself as I am excited to get to know you and your family.
I am looking forward to a terrific year. Go Wolves! |
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Robert Miller
8th Grade Level Administrator
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Welcome to Wilmette Junior High School! I am thrilled to continue my second year at WJHS as Eighth Grade Level Administrator. I am looking forward to building relationships with our stuff, faculty, and WJHS community to ensure that our 8th grade students make a smooth transition to WJHS.
I have spent the last nine years of my career as a middle school math teacher at Edison Middle School in Wheaton, where I also served on the school's Instructional Leadership Team. I am looking forward to bringing my knowledge and ideas to WJHS as we work together for the betterment of our students
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