Director and Principal

Dr. Fitzgerald earned a B.A. in history and an M.A. and Ph.D. in educational administration and foundations from Illinois State University. As a widely respected educational leader known for his innovation, mentorship, and inclusive and team-oriented leadership style, Dr. Fitzgerald has been asked to build on Uni High’s century-long legacy of delivering exceptional learning experiences and advancing educational innovation. He will focus on facilitating effective collaborations to strengthen the school’s laboratory mission and developing meaningful partnerships across the school, campus, and community

Assistant Director for Student Life

Education

• MS in Information Science from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

• MS in Educational Policy, Organization, and Leadership from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

• BS In Elementary Education from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

  • Endorsements in Language Arts, General Science, Social Science, and K-12 Library Information Sciences

Bridget Hughes is the Assistant Director of Student Life at Uni High, officially stepping into that role in 2024. She has been an educator since first graduating from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2010. She returned twice more to earn her MS in EPOL and her MS in Information Sciences, also from U. of I. As an educator she has served in many roles including areas of focus in general education, gifted education, language arts, science, arts education, technology, and CTE. She has served as a classroom teacher, instructional coach, library specialist, technology integrator, and administrator.