Superintendent
The superintendent is the District’s executive officer and is responsible for the administration and management of the district schools in accordance with Board of Education policies, directives, and state and federal law.
Leadership Transition Announced at November 25 Board Meeting
At the November 25, 2024 school board meeting, Vice President Peter Glowacki and Superintendent Dr. Charles Johns shared information about a planned change and transition in district leadership.
Superintendent Johns announced his intent to retire from Glenbrook High School District 225 as of June 30, 2026. “This is a decision I have been contemplating for several months,” Johns said. “It was an honor for me to serve this district and community, and it is time for me to step aside and allow others to lead this exceptional district.” Johns further stated, “The board and administration have thoughtfully considered the best way to transfer leadership to the next superintendent. I am very enthusiastic about the future of the district.”
With Dr. Johns’ decision to retire, it was important to the board that we continue pushing forward while maintaining our high standards and commitment to excellence. “It gives me great pleasure to announce tonight that Deputy Superintendent Dr. R.J. Gravel has been named as superintendent-designate and will follow Dr. Johns as the next superintendent of Glenbrook High School District 225, effective July 1, 2025,” Glowacki said.
District 225 Superintendent
Prior to his role in the Glenbrooks, Dr. Johns most recently served as the superintendent of West Chicago Elementary District 33 and has previous experience as an assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction for Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205. He began his career as an English teacher in Township High School District 214 where he went on to spend almost 20 years in administrative roles including assistant dean of students, dean of students, associate principal and principal.
Dr. Johns earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in Teaching from University of Iowa, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from Loyola University.
Contact Information
- Phone: (847) 486-4700
- Email: cjohns@glenbrook225.org
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Dr. Gravel is Glenbrook High School District 225's Superintendent-Designee. Prior to this role, Dr. Gravel served as deputy superintendent, associate superintendent and as the assistant superintendent for business services.
Previously, he held the position of director of instructional technology at Johnsburg School District 12 in Johnsburg, IL and was responsible for overseeing the support of all technology services, as well as the infusion of innovative instructional practices in the classroom. He received his doctorate and graduate degree in Instructional Technology from Northern Illinois University and his Bachelor of Arts degree from Northern Illinois University in the field of Political Science and Public Administration. Dr. Gravel has also received additional graduate degrees in the areas of Educational Leadership and School Business Management. He is an active member of the Illinois Association of School Business Officials, and regularly presents at the state and national level on topics of business and technology administration.
Contact Information
- Phone: (847) 486-4745
- Email: rgravel@glenbrook225.org