D-58 names new principal for Pierce Downer School

DOWNERS GROVE – The Downers Grove Grade School District 58 Board of Education unanimously approved the appointment of Leland Wagner to the Pierce Downer School principal position during its April 27 meeting. Wagner will begin his new role in July.

“The interview teams described Mr. Wagner as a student-centered, energetic, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, visible and committed leader,” District 58 Superintendent Kevin Russell said. “Mr. Wagner comes highly recommended from the interview teams and his many references. We feel very confident that Mr. Wagner will be an asset to the Pierce Downer community.”

Wagner currently serves as the assistant principal of Concord Elementary School and Cass Junior High School in Cass School District 63 in Darien.

He has several years of teaching experience at Ridge Lawn Elementary School in Chicago Ridge School District 127.5.

“I am thrilled to join the Pierce Downer and District 58 community,” Wagner said. “I look forward to building strong relationships with the students, staff and families of Pierce Downer, and I will keep students at the center of all decision-making.”

Wagner earned his master’s degree in educational leadership from the American College of Education and his bachelor’s degree in accounting and business administration from Elmhurst College.