New Leaders Join Community High School District 99 in Downers Grove, IL: Robert Godinez and Philip Howard Bring Decades of Experience to Their New Roles

Community High School District 99 in Downers Grove, IL is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to its team. Robert Godinez has been named as the new dean of Downers Grove South High School, bringing with him almost a decade of experience working in various roles within Chicago Public Schools. He previously served as a resident principal at Carver Military Academy High School and an assistant principal at Peace & Education Coalition Alternative High School and Farragut Academy. In his statement, Godinez pledged his commitment to being an effective and inspirational leader through empathy, equity, collaboration, and continuous skill development.

Meanwhile, Philip Howard has joined the district as its new chief technology officer, bringing nearly 25 years of experience to the role. Howard most recently served as the executive director of technology at Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 and has also spent close to a decade at Elgin Community College. Dr. Travis McGuire, District 99’s assistant superintendent for learning resources, praised Howard’s expertise in using technology for both teaching and operational efficiency, highlighting the positive impact he will have on the district’s current and future technological plans.