Principal's Page

Mr. Korntheuer

Mr. Dan Korntheuer - Principal

Mr. Dan Korntheuer officially became the principal of Wheaton North High School on July 1, 2023.  Mr. Korntheuer earned his Bachelor of Arts in History/Secondary Education from Illinois Wesleyan University in 2000 and then went on to earn his Master of Arts in Educational Administration from Aurora University and a Master of Arts in Technology and Instruction from Concordia University, Chicago. Mr. Korntheuer has served District 200 as a teacher, coach, department chair, district-level director, and assistant principal.

Introductory Note from Mr. Korntheuer

Phone: 630-784-7300
Email: Email Dan Korntheuer

Degrees and Certifications:
B.A. History, Illinois Wesleyan University

M.A. Educational Administration, Aurora University

M.A. Technology & Instruction, Concordia University, Chicago

Social Media

Twitter: @WN_Principal

Instagram: @WN_Principal

Mr. Aister

Mr. Erik Aister - Assistant Principal - Curriculum & Instruction

Mr. Erik Aister comes to District 200 from Oswego East High School where he served as the Assistant Principal for Student Services. Prior to his current role, he taught and served as the Department Chair for Special Education also at Oswego East.

Mr. Aister also has experience coaching track & field and football. He earned a B.A. in Special Education from the University of St. Francis, and an M.A. in Teacher Leadership and Principal Certification from Concordia University.

Phone: (630) 784-7300
Email: Email Erik Aister
Degrees and Certifications:
B.A. Special Education, University of St. Francis

M.A. Teacher Leadership & Principal Certification, Concordia University

Julie Pavlini

Dr. Julie Pavlini - Assistant Principal - Student Services

Thank you for visiting my information page here at Wheaton North, where I have served proudly as an assistant principal since 2014. Our Student Services Department collaborates with students, families & staff to foster a physically and emotionally safe and supportive high school experience. Our department includes Blue, Gold and White alpha teams, each with counselors, deans, social workers, and school psychologists who are specially trained for their unique roles and dedicated to helping students grow and succeed. Our alpha teams all partner with the other dedicated members of our department: our student supervisors; school nurses; registrar; emotional wellness coordinator; support hub, counseling and attendance secretarial staff, as well as our school liaison officer from the Wheaton Police Department.

If you are a student in need of support or a family member concerned about a struggling student, please reach out. Our Student Services Department is here to provide hope and support as students work toward their goals and grow into adulthood.

While I grew up on the North Side of Chicago and am a proud graduate of the Chicago Public Schools, our family now calls the suburbs home. In my time away from school, I enjoy listening to audio books, going on nature walks with my husband and chaperoning trips with our church youth group.

Phone: 630.784.7306
Email: Email Julie Pavlini
Degrees and Certifications:
B.A., English Education, Wartburg College
M.A.E.L., Educational Leadership, Aurora University
Ed.D., Educational Administration & Foundations, Illinois State University

Jim Venckus

Mr. Jim Venckus - Assistant Principal - Support & Enrichment

Mr. Venckus is currently in his 16th year at Wheaton North as an assistant principal. He earned his bachelor's degree in English Education from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and his master's degree in Educational Administration from Northern Illinois University. Prior to Wheaton North, he taught English for 8 years at Waubonsie Valley and Neuqua Valley High Schools and was a dean of students for 9 years at Neuqua Valley and Downers Grove South High Schools. Outside of Wheaton North, he enjoys spending time with his three children, running and playing drums.

Phone: (630) 784-7348
Email: Email Jim Venckus
Degrees and Certifications:
B.A. English Education, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
M.A. Educational Administration, Northern Illinois University