Sycamore Community School District 427 Announces New Assistant Principal of Sycamore Middle School
Sycamore Community School District 427 is pleased to announce Justin Hames as the Assistant Principal of Sycamore Middle School (SMS). Hames will assume his responsibilities on July 19, 2023.
Hames started his career in education in 2010 as a science teacher at Sycamore Middle School. He has served as the Science Department Chair since 2014. He is also a member and co-leader of the Guiding Professional Learning Community (PLC) Coalition at SMS where he assisted the team with creating a four-year PLC Transformation Plan. His impact on students expanded outside of the classroom, serving as SMS Cross Country Coach.
"I think the thing that excites me most about stepping into this position, is that the opportunity exists here in Sycamore. I love this community, and the middle school specifically has held a very special place in my heart since I began my teaching career,” said Justin Hames. “The teachers and staff at SMS are the best of the best, and having the opportunity to grow alongside them and understand the value of our work collectively all these years is honestly a huge source of motivation for why I've pursued this role. My hope is that we continue to work together to create the kind of environment and culture in which our students are excited to learn, grow, and be themselves."
He holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Olivet Nazarene University and a Bachelor of Arts in Middle Level Education from Illinois State University. In 2021, he received the DeKalb County Excellence in Education Award.
“I am very excited to work with Justin Hames as he becomes the Assistant Principal at SMS,” said Jim Cleven, Sycamore Middle School Principal. “He has been an outstanding teacher and coach in our district for several years. His ability to build relationships with people will benefit him greatly in this next step in his career.”
Mr. Hames lives here in Sycamore with his wife, Cassie, and their four children: Norah, Jack, June, and Anna. Norah and Jack are both attending North Grove Elementary (2nd grade and kindergarten) in the fall, and June will begin her first year of preschool. In his free time, Mr. Hames enjoys running, listening to music, and spending time with family and friends.
Please join us in congratulating Mr. Hames as the new Assistant Principal of Sycamore Middle School.
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