Whitney M. Young Magnet High School

Meet Dr. Kenner

Dr. Joyce D. Kenner
Principal and CEO
Whitney M. Young Magnet High School of Chicago

A principal for the professional educator, and dedicated to
providing the very best possible education for young scholars,
pursuing careers in higher education among the most
prestigious colleges and universities in the country...

It is my hope that we (educators - in and outside of the classroom, parents and community members) will work together as a supportive family for each of our children: it does take a village to guide a child towards the development of commendable character and academic acuity. We will endeavor to stay near the cutting edge of computer information technology to enable our students to compete in the "New Economy". We will, in essence, motivate all to diligently pursue our educational goals to the fullest extent.

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- Computerized the entire school operation
- Combined academic excellence with excellence in The Arts and sports
- Continued national recognition as a foremost school of academic distinction

HONORS, AWARDS and AFFILIATIONS:
- 2003 Appointment to Illinois High School Association Advisory Committee
- Principals Athletic Association Executive Board - 1995-2002
- President, Athletic Association Executive Board - 2002-2003
- 2003 First Step, Inc. Basketball Humanitarian Award
- 2001 Athletic Directors Association Friend of Athletics Award
- 2000 Chicago Public Schools and Chicago Principal's Association Outstanding Leadership Award
- 2000 Chaminade-Julienne High School Hall of Distinguished Alumni Award
- 2000 Phi Delta Kappa Northeastern Illinois University Educator of the Year Award
- 2000 Today's Chicago Woman Magazine Award
- 2000 The Gospel Tribune Recognition Award
- 1999 Kizzy Award
- 1999 Kappa Alpha Psi Recognition
- 1998 Whitney M. Young Magnet High School Athletic Excellence Award
- 1998 Aspira Inc. of Illinois Appreciation Award
- 1996 Colonel Henry Crown Recognition Award
- Appointment to the NASSP Urban Schools National Committee
- 1995 Outstanding Role Model Award
- 1979 Outstanding Teaching Award
- 1978 Outstanding Young Woman of America Award
- Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
- Chicago Prairie Tennis Association
- Coached Two District, One Sectional and One Regional Runner-Up Championship Team in Girl's Track and Field-1981
- Assistant Coach-Won District Championship in Girl's Basketball-1978
- Numerous competitive tennis awards - 1983-1996
- Numerous Awards Bestowed on Whitney M. Young Magnet High School for Academic and Athletic Achievement


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	Meet Dr. Kenner Dr. Joyce D. Kenner Principal and CEO Whitney M. Young Magnet High School of Chicago A principal for the professional educator, and dedicated to providing the very best possible education for young scholars, pursuing careers in higher education among the most prestigious colleges and universities in the country... It is my hope that we (educators - in and outside of the classroom, parents and community members) will work together as a supportive family for each of our children: it does take a village to guide a child towards the development of commendable character and academic acuity. We will endeavor to stay near the cutting edge of computer information technology to enable our students to compete in the "New Economy". We will, in essence, motivate all to diligently pursue our educational goals to the fullest extent. MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS: - Computerized the entire school operation - Combined academic excellence with excellence in The Arts and sports - Continued national recognition as a foremost school of academic distinction HONORS, AWARDS and AFFILIATIONS: - 2003 Appointment to Illinois High School Association Advisory Committee - Principals Athletic Association Executive Board - 1995-2002 - President, Athletic Association Executive Board - 2002-2003 - 2003 First Step, Inc. Basketball Humanitarian Award - 2001 Athletic Directors Association Friend of Athletics Award - 2000 Chicago Public Schools and Chicago Principal's Association Outstanding Leadership Award - 2000 Chaminade-Julienne High School Hall of Distinguished Alumni Award - 2000 Phi Delta Kappa Northeastern Illinois University Educator of the Year Award - 2000 Today's Chicago Woman Magazine Award - 2000 The Gospel Tribune Recognition Award - 1999 Kizzy Award - 1999 Kappa Alpha Psi Recognition - 1998 Whitney M. Young Magnet High School Athletic Excellence Award - 1998 Aspira Inc. of Illinois Appreciation Award - 1996 Colonel Henry Crown Recognition Award - Appointment to the NASSP Urban Schools National Committee - 1995 Outstanding Role Model Award - 1979 Outstanding Teaching Award - 1978 Outstanding Young Woman of America Award - Jack and Jill of America, Inc. - Chicago Prairie Tennis Association - Coached Two District, One Sectional and One Regional Runner-Up Championship Team in Girl's Track and Field-1981 - Assistant Coach-Won District Championship in Girl's Basketball-1978 - Numerous competitive tennis awards - 1983-1996 - Numerous Awards Bestowed on Whitney M. Young Magnet High School for Academic and Athletic Achievement