Dr. Weikle has been an educator for 28 years and is the 13th superintendent of Unit 5 Schools. She previously served as the Superintendent at Warrensburg-Latham CUSD 11 and as the Director of Special Education for the Special Education Association of Adams County. She was also a Principal in Quincy Public Schools and an adjunct professor at John Wood Community College in Quincy.
Originally from a farm outside of Quincy, IL, where her parents still reside, she earned her bachelor’s degree in Special Education and a Master’s Degree in Education - Curriculum & Instruction from Quincy University. She received her doctorate from Western Illinois University in Educational Leadership. Dr. Weikle was recognized as a “20 Under 40” by both the Decatur Herald and Review and the Quincy Herald Whig.
Married to her husband, Skip, they have six adult children. They are proud grandparents of two granddaughters. Dr. Weikle enjoys exercising and going to sporting events, concerts, and plays. Her passion is reading, especially mysteries and inspirational stories. She almost always is reading a book for pleasure, as well as a book to help her grow professionally.
"I am excited and honored to be able to serve the Unit 5 community as the Superintendent of Schools. Unit 5 is an outstanding district and I am confident that we can build upon the incredible work already in place. I value clear, honest and ongoing communication and believe this is essential to moving the district forward to truly have ALL students achieve their personal excellence."
On May 8, 1948, voters approved the formation of a school district that today is legally known as Community Unit School District No. 5, McLean and Woodford Counties, Illinois. The district includes 11 congressional townships and serves parts of Bloomington, all of Carlock, Hudson, Normal, and Towanda and rural areas surrounding each of these communities. McLean County Unit District No. 5 employs approximately 1,650 full and part-time staff members to educate approximately 13,000 students. The district spans more than 214 square miles, with 17 elementary, 4 junior high and 2 high school buildings, and 1 vocational training site. The district has 156 Illinois Department of Transportation-approved buses in its fleet. Buses travel 1.9 million miles annually, delivering more than 10,000 students to 23 schools.
The 2025-26 Operating Funds budget is approximately $212.4 million. A Citizens Advisory Council assists the Board in researching issues and securing advice from the parents and citizens of the district.
Growth and change have been issues constantly facing the school system. Other constants are the pride in Unit 5, the pursuit of quality public education, and "educating each student to achieve personal excellence."
We believe in making a collective and collaborative impact. Join us in our efforts. Browse our openings and see what it means to be a part of the Unit 5 team on our Human Resources department page.
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