Lori Sweeney

Lori Sweeney is an experienced educational leader currently serving as Principal at Elmhurst District 205 Public Schools since July 2022. Prior to this role, Lori held positions including Instructional Support Leader and Principal Intern within the Chicago Public Schools system. With extensive experience at the Achievement Network, Lori led initiatives to strengthen instruction and improve student outcomes across multiple states, coaching school leadership teams and developing professional development programs. Lori's earlier career included roles as School Director at Rufino Tamayo Charter School and as a Kindergarten Teacher in both Achievement First and the NYC Department of Education. Educational qualifications include a BA in Art History and Journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, an MST in Elementary Education from Pace University, and an Education Specialist degree in Educational Administration and Supervision from National Louis University.