Office of Climate and Culture

The purpose of the Office of Culture and Climate, often referred to as the OCC, is to support students toward our school's vision of becoming proactive, lifelong learners. 

The OCC consists of: 

• Assistant Principal of Culture and Climate
• Deans
• Dean's Assistants (DAs)
• Student Success Advocates (SSAs)
• Truancy Specialist and Family Engagement Liaison
• Attendance Secretary
• Secretary to the Assistant Principal of Culture and Climate
• School Resource Officer (SRO)

Assistant Principal of Culture and Climate

Ms. Nico' Ponquinette
nicoponquinette@u-46.org
(847) 888-5100 x5107

Deans

Mr. Daveeno Hines (A-Gar)
daveenohines@u-46.org
(847) 888-5100 x4843

Mrs. Ada O'Hara (Gas - M, ELL 1 &2)
adaohara@u-46.org
(847) 888-5100 x4854

Ms. Tahirah Khan (N-Z)
tarirahkhan@u-46.org
(847) 888-5100 x5108

Mr. Billy Cook (ELL 3, 4, 5)
billycook@u-46.org
(847) 888-5100 x7171

Student Success Advocates

Marcia Riley Haris
Samantha Perez
Kimberlyn Rebollar
Julian Rodriguez

Dean's Assistants

Victor Camarena
Jose Dias
Leonardo Jackson
Joans Mares
Robert Tumbs
Alan Walker

Secretaries

Attendance Secretary

Zelma Rodriguez
zelmarodriguez@u-46.org
Call (847) 888-5100 x5110 to report all day absences
Call (847) 888-5100 x5111 to report late arrival or early dismissal

Secretary to the Assistant Principal of Culture and Climate
TBD
TBD
(847) 888-5100 x4841