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Shwkar Abousweilem

Principal

Dr. Shwkar Abousweilem has been a Principal in District 111 for the past eight years at both Maddock and Burbank Schools. Additionally, she has served as the District’s EL Program Coordinator for several years. Dr. Abousweilem taught EL in District 111 for eight years prior to taking on an administrative role. She received her Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership from Argosy University and holds a Master’s Degree in English Literature from Chicago State University. She is excited about leading the team at Liberty Junior High School and looks forward to meeting the students and families.

Liberty Junior High School

5900 W. 81st Street, Burbank, IL 60459

Phone: (708) 952-3255

Recent News

PASS Program Closed April 14

The PASS Program will be closed on Tuesday, April 14 due to the District STEM Fair being held at Burbank School that evening. We thank you for your understanding.

Job Fair at AERO

AERO Special Education Cooperative is hosting a job fair on Saturday, April 25 at AERO. Several member school districts, including District 111, will be in attendance. Check out the flyer!

Gallery 111

Photos of student artwork submitted for the 2026 Art Exhibition is now on digital display on the district website. Thank you to all our talented artists that participated! Click here to visit Gallery 111.

Spelling Champ to Compete at National Spelling Bee

Please join us in celebrating Kirsten C. From Liberty Junior High School. Tonight, she won the 16th Annual ISC Spelling Bee Championship for all of Cook County! She is going to Washington DC in May to compete in the National Spelling Bee! Congrats and best wishes to Kirsten!

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