Our Administration
Carlos Patiño
W.A. Johnson School Principal
@wajprincipal
PH: 630-766-2605 ext. 3776
FX: 630-595-3609
Email: cpatino@bsd2.org
There is no school or place like W.A. Johnson!
I am excited to begin the 2024-2025 year at Johnson, and look forward to working with our students, staff, parents, and community members. I decided to become an educator because I love helping students learn and making a difference. I have 10 years of classroom experience where I taught many different grade levels in elementary, middle, and high school before becoming a school administrator.
As an administrator, I was drawn to Bensenville because of the rich culture, diversity, and commitment to excellence. Serving as the principal at W.A. Johnson is a great honor, as it is a responsibility. I believe that our commitment to work together is key to fulfilling our mission of children achieving their highest potential. I am honored to serve this community, and will work hard to gain your trust and respect as W.A. Johnson’s principal. I look forward to working with everyone in our school. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.
Education
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Educational Leadership, MA
American College of Education -
Elementary Education, MA
Northeastern Illinois University
Experience
- W.A. Johnson School
Principal (2017-present)
- New Field Elementary School, Chicago
Principal (2014-2017)
- New Field Elementary School, Chicago
Assistant Principal (2012-2014)
- Chicago Public Schools New Leaders Program
Resident Principal (2012)
- Chicago Public Scoools
Classroom Teacher (2006-2012)
- The Preuss School, San Diego
Classroom Teacher (2003-2006)
Saul Melendez
W.A. Johnson School Assistant Principal
PH: 630-766-2605 ext. 3775
FX: 630-595-3609
Email: smelendez@bsd2.org
I am excited to return for my second year as part W.A. Johnson family for the 2024-2025 school year. I look forward to working with our students, staff, parents, and community members. I have been dedicated to the field of education for more than 19 years. I have worked with students ranging in age from Kindergarten through 12th Grade in a variety of roles. Bensenville is a wonderful place to serve the community and improve professionally because of the District's commitment to "Learning and Growing Together." I am honored to have the opportunity to help lead a school with such persevering students, an extremely dedicated staff, and a supportive school community. I am excited to unite my experience, my openness to learn, and my child-centered approach to support our students. I look forward to working with everyone in our school. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.
Education
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Educational Leadership & Type 75, MA
Northeastern Illinois University -
Latin American and Latinos Studies, BA
University of Illinois at Chicago
Experience
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Chicago Public Schools
Assistant Principal (2012-2022) -
ASPIRA
Dean of Students (2010-2012) -
Youth Connection Charter Schools (YCCS)
Social Studies Teacher (2004-2010)