Antioch Community High School
Starting this fall, ACHS will have a new principal, Michael Berrie, coming to us from Round Lake High School, where he has served as principal since 2017. Prior to that, Mr. (soon-to-be doctor) Berrie was director of teaching and learning for Round Lake area schools. Mr Berrie is currently in the process of finishing the research component of his doctoral studies with a dissertation entitled “Racial Identity and Sense of School Connection in African American Males: A Narrative Inquiry.” Coming from so close to Antioch, “I am very familiar with District 117 and its reputation for excellence,” Mr. Berrie says, “and I feel confident that I can contribute to the district’s continued success.” Sarah Ogborn, who was part of the hiring committee was particularly impressed with Mr. Berrie’s ability to work with others. “Mr. Berrie demonstrated through his interview that he has a coaching mindset,” she says, “and will walk alongside our staff instead of using his position for power and authority. “ She’s not the only one who sees Mr. Berrie’s coaching instincts as a great strength. Richmond-Burton principal Mike Baird says, “Mike is a coach. A man who wants more for everyone around him than he does for himself. Each conversation with Mike will make you a better leader for your team.” It sounds like our team is very lucky to have him.