AFSA - Key Persons

Dr. Sallie Penman

Job Titles:
  • Executive Director of Illinois Administrators' Academy - Chicago
Dr. Sallie Penman is the Executive Director of Illinois Administrators' Academy-Chicago. She has served in this role for over 20 years and is available to answer your questions regarding the Illinois Professional Educator License.

Joyce Kenner

Job Titles:
  • Vice President, High School Principals

Kent Lau

Job Titles:
  • Office Manager

Melissa Resh

Job Titles:
  • Member of the CPAA Governing Board
  • Vice President, High School Assistant Principals
Melissa has been a member of the CPAA Governing Board since July 2019. She is currently the Assistant Principal at Lake View High School.

Mia Maynard

Job Titles:
  • Accounting Manager
  • Program Coordinator

Phil Yasenak

Job Titles:
  • Vice President, Elementary Assistant Principals

Ryan Belville - Treasurer

Job Titles:
  • Treasurer
  • Principal / McAuliffe Elementary School

Tonya Tolbert

Job Titles:
  • Vice President, Elementary Principals

Troy LaRaviere - President

Job Titles:
  • President
  • President of CPAA
Troy LaRaviere is the current president of CPAA. He has served in this role since being elected in the spring of 2016.

Yasmeen Muhammad

Job Titles:
  • Secretary
  • Principal / the Nettelhorst School