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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

Liberty Student Advances to the Regional Spelling Bee

Kirsten has done it again! With remarkable dedication and talent, she earned an impressive 3rd-place finish, after 22 spelling rounds, at the ISC4 Regional Qualifier Spelling Bee. As one of the top three contestants, Kirsten will proudly represent South Cook at the Regional Spelling Bee March 19 at E.F. Lindop School in Broadview. The entire Burbank School District 111 community celebrates Kirsten’s continued success and is incredibly proud of her outstanding achievements! We wish her the very best as she takes this next exciting step!

District Fundraiser - McCare Night March 11

Mark your calendars and join us on Wednesday, March 11 for McCare Night from 4:00 to 8:00 pm! Your meal helps our Liberty Junior Honor Society students show compassion, teamwork, and support for families at the Ronald McDonald House.

Congratulations Young Authors Contest Winners!

Our Annual Young Authors Contest was held February 18 at Tobin School. A winner from each grade level was selected as well as an overall district winner. A link to each grade level winning submission can be found here. Congrats to all our talented young authors!