This time Oak Park and River Forest High School has decided to hire its equity director from within.
Dr. Lee Williams has been named the executive director of equity and student success for OPRF after serving as the interim executive director for the past six months. The school veteran replaced Latonya Applewhite who was forced to resign after posting an inappropriate social media post from her office at the school.
“We are very excited for Dr. Williams to move into this position on a permanent basis,” said OPRF Superintendent Dr. Greg Johnson. “Over the past several months he has brought a thoughtful, persistent focus on equity and excellence to our district, and we are eager to continue to benefit from his leadership in the months and years ahead.”…