Mrs. Kathy Lachowicz, Secretary

• 30 year resident of Palos Heights
• Single parent of 2002 alumni (Ashley)
• Works at Shepard High School as a Para Professional
• Board of Education member since 2000
• President of homeowners association, 
• Treasurer of League of Women Voters
• Coordinator of spring craft show at Shepard
• Past member of CHSD218 Foundation

Dr. Patti Powell

• Married to Rick Powell for 39 years
• Three adult children, two daughters in law, and four grandchildren
• One grandson a student at Indian Hill School
• Resident of Palos Heights for 24 years
• Professor of special education at Trinity Christian College for 20 years
• Music teacher at Elim Christian Services for 15 years
• BA in Music and Elementary Education from Calvin College
• MEd in Deaf Education from the University of Arizona
• PhD in Curriculum and Instruction from The University of Illinois at Chicago

Dr. Richard Facko

• Married to Cassie; Father of three children
• Two in the district and a toddler at home
• Resident of Palos Heights since 1986
• Small business owner in Palos Heights
• Board member since April 2017

Mrs. Amy Lyons

• Married to Tom since 1997
• Mom to 5 daughters
• Moved to Palos Heights in 2004
• Kids in District 128 since 2005, continuing through 2026
• B.S. in the Teaching of English
• M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction

Mr. William Grady

• Resident of Palos Heights since 2005
• Two boys in the District (7th and 5th grade)
• Accounting degree with CPA

Mrs. Kristin Restivo

• Resident of Palos Heights since 2008
• Two children currently in district (3rd & 4th grade)
• Serves on Early Childhood, Transportation, & Strategic Plan Committees
• B.A. in Elementary Education
• M.A. in Teaching & Leadership
• Preschool teacher at Palos Heights Parks & Recreation
• Board member since November 2016