Mission Statement
The Association of Illinois Middle-Grade Schools (AIMS) is committed to exemplary programs, practices, and policies that support professionals, families and communities who educate adolescent students, typically ages 10-15, and their transitions.
AIMS takes the leadership role in building, promoting and preserving excellence and equity in professional preparation and practices for the middle-level learner.
AIMS Board of Directors 2018-19
- John Viano, Executive Director
- Steve Diveley, President – Principal. Hadley Junior High, Glen Ellyn, IL
- Bryan Zwemke, Vice President, Principal, Rotolo Middle School. Batavia, IL
- Vicki Mogil, Treasurer
- Marcia Taylor, Secretary
Board Members
- Nikita Horn, Teacher. Mason Elementary School. Chicago, IL
- Dana Isackson, Principal. Macomb Junior High
- Barbara Kalina, Retired Teacher. Program Facilitator. Batavia
- Kristin Kleiss: Assistant Principal: Mattoon Middle School
- Steve Severson, Principal. Gregory Middle School. Naperville, IL
- Rae Hughart, Teacher. Evans Junior High, Normal, IL
- Mike Raczak, Friend of the Executive Director
- Andrew Walsh, Director of Student Services: Olympia CUSD 16. Olympia Middle School. Stanford, IL
- Gary Weilbacher, College and University Rep. Illinois State University
- Steve Mertens, Research Committee. Illinois State University
- Jessica Weibler, Teacher. Kaneland-Harter Middle School. Sugar Grove, IL