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"While the academics are rigorous, all students are met at their individual level of ability. Possibly more important, all students are encouraged to be supportive, involved members of the community and this attitude is modeled by the faculty and staff."
-- Current LFCDS Parent
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"LFCDS not only met but exceeded our expectation. We were welcomed as a new family even throughout the admission process. The faculty really care about the students and want them to succeed – they take the time to really get to know each child."
-- New LFCDS Parent
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"The academics and overall educational environment offered at LFCDS are spectacular. LFCDS allows and encourages students to be their best selves while providing the support they need to get there."
-- Current LFCDS Parent
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“The Innovation Center allows us to extend our students’ experience beyond the walls of a classroom and encourages them to use design thinking to approach challenges."
-- Head of School John Melton
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"We love the community! Teachers, parents, students and administrators all work together to best meet your family’s needs. Your child is loved and known by everyone. As parents, we were immediately welcomed into the community."
-- Current LFCDS Parent
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Independent Schools such as Lake Forest Country Day School are able to offer challenging and quality programs because of the generous support demonstrated each year by individuals
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List of 11 items.
Abby Acuna
Head of Early Childhood
LFCDS 2025
University of Illinois BS
Erikson Institute MS
North Park University MEd
abby.acuna@lfcds.org
Robin Baasen
Director of Student Support
LFCDS 2014
Denison University BA
Northwestern University MA
robin.baasen@lfcds.org
Rachel Diaz
Head of Lower School
LFCDS 2017
DePaul University BS
DepPaul Univeristy MEd
rachel.diaz@lfcds.org
Annie Johnson
Executive Asst. to the Head of School
Director of Special Projects
LFCDS 2021
DePaul University BA
National-Louis University MAT
anne.johnson@lfcds.org
Tom Lasley
Associate Head of School for Finance & Operations
LFCDS 2025
Gettysburg College BA
Loyola University MBA
tom.lasley@lfcds.org
John Melton
Head of School
LFCDS 2022
Hampden Sydney College BS
Marymount University MEd
University of Maryland College Park MS
john.melton@lfcds.org
David Muniz
Director of Technology
LFCDS 2019
University of Missouri MEd
American College of Education MEd
American Intercontinental U. BFA
david.muniz@lfcds.org
Steve Robnick
Head of Upper School
LFCDS 2017
Miami University BA
DePaul University MEd
steve.robnick@lfcds.org
Alex Sheridan
Associate Head of School
for Advancement
LFCDS 2018
University of Wisconsin-Madison BA
Quinnipiac University MS
alex.sheridan@lfcds.org
Ted Stewart
Director of Student Programs and Engagement
LFCDS 2012
Hamilton College BA
Southern New Hampshire U. MA
ted.stewart@lfcds.org
Sarah Thomas
Director of Development & Alumni Relations
LFCDS 2001
Furman University BA
sarah.thomas@lfcds.org
A co-educational independent private school for students age 2 through Grade 8.
Graduating students of strong character with a passion for learning since 1888.
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Lake Forest Country Day School
145 South Green Bay Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
P: 847-234-2350
F: 847-234-2352
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