Administration

Dr. Gail L. Worrell is a relative newcomer to the State of Illinois, having arrived in 2000 where she was a Science teacher and Science Department Chair at Harper High School in the Chicago Public School System (CPS).  Dr. Worrell comes from an education family with parents who believed strongly in servant leadership– building a learning, leading legacy for future generations.   

Dr. Gail L. Worrell has served in multiple roles during her tenure in education and has served as a Director of Curriculum & Instruction for the past six years, but has been in the field of education for 30 years.  Her experiences include having been a teacher, assistant principal, principal at both the elementary and secondary levels, Social Studies Curriculum Coordinator, Director of Science K-12, Director of Student Services, and University adjunct instructor.

Additionally, Dr. Worrell brings a higher education component to her educational experiences. She was an Associate Professor at Lindenwood University for seven years and currently serves as an educational consultant and an adjunct instructor for Aurora University in the Educational Leadership and Curriculum areas.  Her experiences in higher education have afforded her both the theoretical and practical experience to “marry” theory to practice through the use of “scaffolded” instructional strategies that enhance student learning experiences.     

It is Dr. Worrell’s emphasis on student learning, collaborative planning and implementation, plus a strong emphasis on teacher support that make her a good fit for Prairie Crossing.  Dr. Worrell is looking forward to continuing and enhancing the legacy of student learning excellence and innovative learning practices as a part of the PCCS family.  

Sarah Eisner Kirch joined the staff at Prairie Crossing Charter School in August of 2009. Sarah's professional career has been focused on the nonprofit sector, and her energy and passion are strongly centered in the integral work this sector does. Ms. Kirch's primary interest lies in building the capacity and infrastructure of nonprofit organizations, thereby allowing them to better serve their mission. Formerly, Ms. Kirch worked as a Prevention Specialist and then as the Coordinator of Outreach and Prevention Services at Response Center, a nonprofit focused on providing essential outreach, counseling, and health services to adolescents and their families. In her role as Coordinator of Outreach and Prevention Services, Sarah was responsible for grant writing, budgeting, supervising the Outreach/Prevention staff, and organizing and facilitating a number of large events, in addition to a number of other duties.

Sarah's volunteer experience includes a practicum at Thresholds working with clinically mentally ill adults and writing grants in addition to experience organizing Special Olympics and Dance Marathon events. Ms. Kirch received her Master of Nonprofit Administration from North Park University in May of 2009, graduating with distinction. She is thrilled to bring her education and experience of the nonprofit sector to Prairie Crossing Charter School.

Dil Dybas began working at PCCS in August of 2007. She and her husband have one child, Rebecca, who attends the school. Dil divides her time at PCCS doing PR/Community Relations and working in the Special Education Office. Dil grew up in Libertyville and attended Lake Forest College, where she obtained a BA in Psychology. Prior to working at PCCS, Dil was employed for several years at a private social service agency, where she worked as a foster care and adoption case manager. In her free time, Dil enjoys spending time with her family and their dog, Charley, and loves reading, baking, and music.

Biography Coming Soon.