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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

Preschool Screening May 15

Any new students interested in joining Burbank School District 111's Preschool program should sign up for our preschool screening on May 15, 2024; on this day, we will screen NEW preschool-aged students for the 2024-2025 school year. If you have a student or know someone who will be three years of age before August 2024 and is interested in joining our early learning program, please click the article to sign up for our May screening before April 30, 2024.

District 111 Multicultural Event

Save the Date! The 2024 District 111 Multicultural Event will be held Tuesday, May 7 at 5:30 pm at Liberty Junior High School. We will start with Traditional Performances and Cultural Food Tasting, then head outside for our awesome Multicultural Parade! See flyer for details and to sign up for the parade and food dishes.

Ronald McDonald Care Mobile

This summer, we are hosting the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile. This is a group of dedicated health care providers who will visit us in a 40-foot medical truck and offer physicals, sports physicals and vaccines at no cost to students ages 4-18 who have Medicaid or no insurance. Appointments must be set prior to the event. Please contact Laura Strepek at [email protected] to set an appointment.