The Lincoln-Way School District 210 Board of Education appointed Scott Tingley as the new superintendent upon the retirement of Lawrence Wyllie, who announced his decision to step down Thursday evening.

Tingley, 40, has worked for Lincoln-Way for 16 years. He began his teaching career at Lincoln-Way High School in 1994, teaching business and social science. He also coached boys’ basketball in his early years.

“The Board of Education believes that Dr. Tingley is the right person at the right time to lead District 210 forward – building upon not only its strong culture and tradition of success but also its core belief that ‘great is never good enough,” said Dr. Arvid C. Johnson, board president.

In 2001, Tingley left Lincoln-Way to coach varsity basketball at Lemont High School and to serve as dean of students. He returned to Lincoln-Way in 2004 to teach economics and to serve as a dean. In 2006, he was named assistant principal at Lincoln-Way Central.

The following year, he assumed the duties of associate principal at Lincoln-Way East. While he was an assistant/associate principal he worked at three different high schools with four different principals, including Dr. Monica Schmitt when she was the principal of Lincoln-Way Central, Dr. Michael Gardner when he was the principal of Lincoln-Way East, and Dr. Brenda Jensen, former principal of Lincoln-Way East.

In 2009, Tingley was named Director of Personnel for the district. Tingley gained experience hiring staff, organizing the district’s summer school program and working with administrators and staff throughout the entire district. In 2011, Tingley was named principal of Lincoln-Way East High School. At the end of the 2012-2013 school year, Tingley will have served two years as principal.

“Each position Dr. Tingley has served in has more than prepared him for the superintendency of Lincoln-Way High School District 210. His experience has given him insight into district-wide issues and district personnel, student achievement, the classroom, athletic and activities, and discipline of students,” noted Johnson.  

“Dr. Wyllie has provided Lincoln-Way with outstanding leadership for the past 24 years. There is a culture of success and high expectations that we will continue to build upon,” stated Dr. Scott Tingley.

Tingley earned his bachelors of science degree in business as well as an education certification from Eastern Illinois University. He went on to obtain his master’s degree in administration and supervision from Governors State University and doctorate in administration and supervision from Loyola University.

He is active in the Lincoln-Way Community having served on the Frankfort Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and is currently a member of the Frankfort Kiwanis Club.

Tingley lives in New Lenox with his wife Jennifer and their three children.

“I am honored and look forward to the opportunity to work with the students, faculty, staff, and community members of all four Lincoln-Way High School District 210 high schools to do what is best for our students in a fiscally responsible manner,” stated Tingley.

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