Board Member

Aaron Schuster, President

Saline

2017-2029

aschuster@highlandcusd5.org

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.

Steve Lanxon, Vice President

Helvetia

2021-2029

slanxon@highlandcusd5.org

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!

Chris Goodwin

Helvetia

2023-2027

cgoodwin@highlandcusd5.org

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.

Megan Henschen

Leef

2025-2029

mhenschen@highlandcusd5.org

My husband Craig and I live in Alhambra, IL with our three wonderful kids. I have been fortunate enough to be a part of the Highland School District for the last 15 years proudly representing the Center Schools PTO and I work in Highland at Korte Construction Company. I enjoy watching my kids do the things they love and spending time with family and friends. I look forward to serving residents within the Highland School District.

Jim Johnson

Saline

2023-2027

jijohnson@highlandcusd5.org

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.

Lora Miles

Helvetia

2015-2027

lmiles@highlandcusd5.org

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.

Paco Newman

Alhambra

2025-2029

dnewman@highlandcusd5.org

I am Paco Newman. My wife Jan and I live just outside of Alhambra with our animals. I have lived in Alhambra most of my life. I was in the last class to graduate from the old high school in 1976. After working for 20 years at Richard's Brick in Edwardsville, I served Highland School District for 22 years as the janitor for Alhambra school and Grantfork elementary until retiring in 2021. My wife Jan is a retired Highland teacher after serving 20 years for our district. Although I never had any children of my own, the students helped to fill this gap in my life. I look forward to serving our school district in this capacity.

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