Faculty Name	Barbara Lachel
Position	Principal
e-mail Contact	blachel@summitelgin.org
Extension	3019
Joined Summit	1976
Degree	BA, Sociology
School	University of South Dakota
Masters Degree	MEd, LD/BD
School	Northern Illinois University
Certification	Y
Experience	Seven years teaching LD at Dundee campus; 17 years teaching preschool and kindergarten; sixth year as principal of Summit Academy.
Recognitions	Who's Who Heritage Registry 2005-2006, Nominated Kane County Educator of the Year 2005
Philosophy	All children want to learn; the teacher must provide the motivation and tools to help each child succeed to their developmental level and potential.