IShonda Ronen PA Names 2026 Professional Development Scholarship Recipients

BUNKER HILL -The Illinois Principals Association is pleased to announce Tia-Farrah Edwards, Dean of Student Affairs at Moline High School in Moline, Shonda Ronen, Principal of Wolf Ridge Education Center in Bunker Hill, and Erin Woodson, Assistant Principal of Pioneer Elementary in Bolingbrook, as recipients of the 2026 John Ourth and Dr. Fred Singleton Professional Development Scholarships. Scholarship grants help individuals pursue graduate study, attend national conferences, and attend other relevant professional development to further the capacities of school administrators to be instructional leaders.

Shonda Ronen has served as Principal of Wolf Ridge Education Center and Curriculum Director for Bunker Hill Community Unit School District #8 since 2018. As a leader in Bunker Hill CUSD 8, Ronen began a Community Inclusion Team to provide resources for families and serves as Diversity and Equity Chairperson for the Kaskaskia region of the Illinois Principals Association. Ronen shared, “My commitment to growth includes professional development and service on many boards and leadership forums. Through constant reflection, self-awareness, and critical feedback, I strive to continually improve my service to our students and families.” Ronen is currently pursuing her superintendent endorsement and wants to continue to advocate for public schools, leaders, and students across the state.

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The John Ourth & Dr. Fred Singleton Professional Development Scholarships were established in 2007 to recognize the contributions of John Ourth and Dr. Fred Singleton, former Field Directors for the Illinois Principals Association. Three $1,000 scholarships are awarded each year. Mr. Ourth passed away shortly after the creation of the scholarship on December 10, 2007. Dr. Singleton retired in 2014 after 50 years of service in education.

The Illinois Principals Association is a leadership organization which serves over 6,800 educational leaders throughout the state of Illinois. You can find out more about the IPA at www.ilprincipals.org. Visit http://www.ilprincipals.

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