Phil is the Director of Comprehensive Education Services for West40. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Elmhurst University in Teacher Education and a Master of Arts degree from Aurora University in Educational Leadership/Administration. He has over 25 years of experience in teaching, coaching, and school administration. Phil was a middle school principal and administrator for 17 years and a Director of Human Resources before working at West40. As a middle school building administrator, he believed building strong relationships with students and staff was paramount and creating effective partnerships with parents, law enforcement, and the community. Phil prided himself on conducting school safety drills continuously throughout the school year rather than only the required amounts directed by the state. As a teacher, Phil helped form a districtwide safety committee for the first time. He worked to begin the organization of conducting active shooter drills beginning in 2000 and carried out throughout his years as an administrator. Phil has extensive experience and training in Crisis Prevention Intervention, Incident Command Systems, Social Emotional Learning, Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, Restorative Practices, and Health/Life Safety. Phil is responsible for conducting over 152 school buildings' health/life safety inspections each year as Director at West40. Additionally, he performs building Physical Security Assessments and provides ongoing training focusing on enhancing school safety through prevention and intervention.
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