District 88 appoints new Assistant Principal at Willowbrook

Pictured is Bob Daly, who has been named as Willowbrook's new Assistant Principal. Daly is currently the school's Athletic Director and will transition to the Assistant Principal role on July 1.

A new Assistant Principal will join the administrative team at Willowbrook starting on July 1, but it will be a familiar face to the school and community.

During its Jan. 22 meeting, the District 88 Board of Education approved the administration’s recommendation to name Bob Daly as Willowbrook’s new Assistant Principal. Daly will succeed Tom Cantlin in that position, who will retire at the end of the 2017-18 school year, after 32 years of service with District 88. The district wishes Cantlin well in his future endeavors and thanks him for his leadership and dedication.

Daly joined Willowbrook in 2008 as a Dean of Students and transitioned to his current role as Athletic Director in 2011. The school/district will now begin the process of selecting a new Athletic Director.

Before coming to District 88, Daly served as a social science teacher and a Dean at Plainfield South High School. He earned his bachelor’s degree in secondary education social science from Benedictine University and his master’s degree in educational administration from Governors State University. He also has coached baseball and basketball.

“Daly has been a member of the Willowbrook administrative team for several years and truly embodies the spirit of what it means to be a Willowbrook Warrior,” said Dr. Daniel Krause, Willowbrook Principal. “Through his experience as a Dean and an Athletic Director, he understands the culture of our school and the needs of our students and staff. He is a natural fit for the position of Assistant Principal, and I have no doubt he will continue to work with our team to maintain the tradition of excellence that has been established here at Willowbrook High School.”

As an Assistant Principal, Daly said his focus will be to work with the administrators and staff to ensure all students have the supports they need to be successful inside the classroom and beyond.

“My goal is to maintain the stability of our leadership team to ensure we continue to provide our students with a high-quality educational environment,” Daly said. “I’m looking forward to the new challenges and opportunities that will come with this role. I’ve found a home here in District 88, and I’m excited to keep partnering and building relationships with our stakeholders.”

Daly lives in Plainfield with his wife, Amy, and their two children, Brooklyn and Ryan.

“I couldn’t be more pleased with the Board’s decision to approve our recommendation to appoint Bob Daly in this position,” said District 88 Superintendent Dr. Scott Helton. “His experience, work ethic and commitment to the students of District 88 will help ensure we accomplish our mission of working for the continuous improvement of student achievement.”