New Principal at Eisenhower Academy in Joliet

Nicole Bottigliero has been named the new principal at Eisenhower Academy.

For the past two years, Bottigliero has served as the assistant principal at Washington Junior High School and Academy program.

Prior to Joliet Public Schools District 86, Bottigliero worked in Chicago Public Schools for nine years. Past assignments include teaching second, third, fourth, sixth, seventh and eighth grade, as well as serving as a literacy coach.

Bottigliero graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and earned a master’s degree in educational leadership from American College of Education.

Eisenhower Academy, a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School, is one of two magnet programs in Joliet Public Schools District 86.

Enrollment for the school is open to students residing within District 86 boundaries who demonstrate average or above average academic skills and exhibit positive behavior.

Approximately 260 students in first through fifth grade attend the school.