The Urbana Board of Education approved the appointment of Ms. Sima Thurman as the next leader of Yankee Ridge Elementary.
Thurman is currently the Head Principal of Post Franklin Elementary in Battle Creek, Michigan. While there, she continually maintained the highest family engagement rate in her district and led her school to continued success in both reading and math proficiency scores.
Her previous roles include elementary Assistant Principal and teacher at various grade levels. While a teacher, Thurman was rated a “highly effective teacher” in the State of Michigan for several consecutive years.
Thurman holds a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood from Southern Illinois University of Carbondale and a Master’s degree in Education Administration from Concordia University.
We are excited to welcome Ms. Thurman and her passion for academic excellence and family engagement to Yankee Ridge and the Urbana School District.