At their July 10 meeting, the Board of Education approved Mrs. Christine Fahrforth as the new Assistant Principal at Johnson Elementary School. Mrs. Fahrforth will be replacing Mrs. Emily Varghese, who will serve as a principal in another school district.
Mrs. Fahrforth has deep roots in Community Unit School District 200 as she is a graduate of Wheaton Warrenville South High School. She also began her career in District 200 serving as a teaching assistant at Johnson Elementary School for one year, and served as a kindergarten teacher for two years at Washington and Whittier elementary schools. Mrs. Fahrforth joins us after serving Geneva Community Unit School District 304 for the past 12 years. During her time in District 304, she served as a kindergarten teacher for eight years and a first grade teacher for four years. Mrs. Fahrforth earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Illinois State University, and a master’s degree in principal preparation from Concordia University.
Johnson Elementary School Principal Derick Edwards is thrilled to have Mrs. Fahrforth join his administrative team. “I couldn’t be more excited to welcome Ms. Fahrforth back to CUSD 200 and Johnson Elementary School,” said Edwards. “Mrs. Fahrforth takes a student-centered approach when supporting students and teachers. Her philosophy of doing ‘what is best for kids’ is the litmus test she uses for making instructional and behavioral decisions, which is the hallmark of Johnson.”
Mrs. Fahrforth is looking forward to her new role with CUSD 200. I am truly honored to return to District 200 as the Assistant Principal of Johnson Elementary,” said Fahrforth. “I am looking forward to getting to know the Johnson community, and I am eager to work together to support students and staff in my new role.”