Front Row: Zach Lewis, Vice President, Aaron Schuster, President, Mike Sutton, Superintendent, Jim Johnson. Back Row: Jeff Schaible, Chris Goodwin, Lora Miles, Steve Lanxon.
Board Member
Aaron Schuster, President
Saline
2017-2025
I was born and raised in Highland where I graduated from Highland High School in 1997. I earned my bachelor’s degree from SIUC in automotive business management and am currently in pursuit of a master's degree in school administration. I have been fortunate enough to teach automotive technology for the past 15 years at both the high school and college level. I still enjoy automotive, from hot rods to the newest technology. I enjoy spending time with youth that have the same interests, and I am very much an advocate of teaching technical skills to our kids. In my spare time, I enjoy fishing of all types but am particularly fond of bass fishing and tournament fishing. I am married and have been blessed with two boys, with whom I spend much of my free time.
Zach Lewis, Vice President
Alhambra
2017-2025
A resident of the Highland community since 1982. Lewis attended Highland Community Schools, graduating from Highland High School in 1998. After High School Lewis attended McKendree College (now McKendree University) where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. Mr. Lewis also attended Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, earning a Bachelor's Degree of Science in Engineering. Lewis has lived in the Grantfork and now Alhambra areas for the past 10 years and his two children have attended those Highland Center Schools. Lewis enjoys sports, traveling, boating, and attending his children's sporting activities. Mr. Lewis was elected to the board of education in 2017.
Chris Goodwin
Helvetia
2023-2027
I graduated from Central Community High School in Breese. I have 2 Bachelors Degrees from SIUE. BSBA (Management) 2000 and a BS-Accounting 2017. I have been a licensed CPA since 2019. I am an Assistant Global Controller for a worldwide organization based out of St Louis. I am also a small business owner. I moved to the HCUSD in 2004 and have a daughter that will be a Senior this coming school year.
Jim Johnson
Saline
2023-2027
I am the CEO of Franklin Hospital in Benton Illinois. My wife Kim and I moved to Highland in 2005 and raised our kids, Jesse 28 and Abbey 26, in the Highland school district.
I ran for the school board as a way to give back time to the Community where our children were raised. I see myself as an unbiased and independent representative of our community.
Steve Lanxon
Helvetia
2021-2025
I am a retired high school assistant principal and athletic director after serving 30 years in Highland. I have a Master Degree in Educational Administration and have teaching areas in History and Physical Education. I came to Highland as a teacher at St. Paul High School and after the school closed was hired at Highland High School teaching several levels of History and coaching Football, Basketball, and Wrestling. I also served as the Social Studies Department Head and Class Sponsor. After 10 years of teaching I was hired as an administrator at HHS in charge of Student Activities, Vocational Education, and Special Events. I added Athletic Director duties in 2006 and served until retirement in 2015.
I am married to Jan and have 3 grown sons who are all married. I have 5 grandchildren in the Highland School District.
I look forward to serving the citizens of the Highland Community during these challenging times!
Lora Miles
Helvetia
2015-2027
I am a resident of Highland and my child has went through the Highland School District for their education. I am retired from Southern Illinois University with 35 years of service in Higher Education. I understand the value of a great education and the preparation needed for our children in going to the next level, whether it be college, trade school or going out into the market. I wanted to give back to my community once I retired and thought this would be a good fit for me. I am familiar with the different fund groups and budgeting for education. I have worked with various unions throughout my career and with various groups including faculty members, custodians, food workers, secretaries etc. I enjoy the Educational setting and want to see Highland be the best school possible in recruiting new families to the area. Highland is a great place to live and raise a family.
Jeff Schaible
Saline
2021-2025
Was born and raised in northwest Illinois and moved to Highland in 2005. Married to Abbey Schaible and have 3 daughters, two of which are currently in the Highland School District. Being a member of the school board has always been something that I have wanted to do. My mother has been a board member back where I grew up for 28 years. My main focus is on student achievement and implementing policies that will ensure the success for all students, they are our future. If not working or running kids to different sporting events I enjoy golfing, hunting and spending quality time with the family.