At Morton Freshman Center, our mission is to create a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for all students, staff, and educators. Meet the dedicated Morton FC administrative team—committed to delivering the highest quality education and helping every student succeed. Together, they lead with purpose, foster a culture of respect and achievement, and work in partnership with families and the community to ensure student growth. Get to know the leaders who make Morton FC a place where students thrive.
I am a proud Morton East Graduate and super excited to be part of the Morton Family. I have worked at Morton as a teacher for five years and as Dean/Lead Dean for eight years before becoming an Assistant Principal at the Freshman Center. As Principal, I strive to continue to set high expectations for our student body. I am excited to continue to enhance our supports and systems for our students to become productive members of society. I enjoy working with students and parents to obtain a common goal of our students succeeding. I am a firm believer that when schools and communities work together, it sends the message that failure is not an option.
Degrees and Certifications
Bachelor's in Secondary Education, Spanish. Minor in Mathematics
I’m proud to serve as the Assistant Principal of Operations and Instruction at the Morton Freshman Center! This year marks my tenth year in education and my fifth year serving the Morton community. Throughout my time in District 201, I’ve held several leadership roles, including Dean of Students, Biliteracy Coordinator, and Assistant Principal of Student Activities and Assessment. I also spent five wonderful years teaching with Cicero School District 99.
As an Assistant Principal, I am committed to ensuring that all students reach their full potential, both academically and personally, as future Morton graduates. I am especially passionate about advocating for families in our community and partnering with them to create meaningful, lifelong memories.
Serving the Cicero community is a true honor, and I stand behind District 201’s mission: Every Student Succeeds.
DePaul University - Bachelor of Education
Master of Education in Educational Leadership: Principal Endorsement
Doctor of Philosophy – Educational Leadership (in progress)
St. Francis University – ESL Endorsement
Jennifer Pustelnik
Assistant Principal of Student Support and Interventions
Hello, my name is Linda Demro and I am the Special Education Coordinator here at Morton Freshman Center. This is my 3rd year at Morton and I absolutely love being part of this district. I have over 21 years of experience in special education, including 17 years as a special education teacher and 6 years in special education administration. You will see me at your child’s IEP meetings, open house, and conferences. I am here to help and support you, so please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns. I look forward to collaborating with all of our parents and guardians of special education students.
I’m honored to serve the faculty and students as the Teacher Appraisal Specialist at the Morton Freshman Center. My journey in education began in 2002 as a Social Science teacher in the South Suburbs, and since then, I’ve had the privilege of wearing many hats—from classroom teacher and Humanities Department Chair in Chicago Public Schools, to leadership roles at Purdue University and Saint Xavier University, and most recently as a Principal in the Archdiocese of Chicago.
Each experience has deepened my love for teaching and learning, and strengthened my commitment to supporting educators as they grow and thrive. In my role at Morton 201, I focus on supporting and collaborating with our incredible teachers and staff. Together, we work toward one goal: Every Student Succeeds!
Degrees and Certifications
Bachelor of Arts in History from Illinois State University
Master of Arts in American History from DePaul University
IL Professional Educator License (Social Science and English) from National Louis University
Master of Education in Educational Leadership (Literacy) from the University of Illinois
General Administrative Certificate from Central Michigan University
A proud Morton East alum, I’ve been part of the Morton Family for seven years, most recently as Assistant Security Supervisor at the East Campus.
Presently Head of Security at the Freshman Center, I’m proud to lead my security team in keeping our school safe and welcoming for all students and staff while supporting a positive learning experience.
