SD132 School Board Members
Synathia Harris has been a dedicated and committed resident of Calumet Park for over twenty years and is a passionate advocate for public education. Her journey in educational service began as a PTA Secretary and Parent Coordinator, roles through which she actively supported students and families. She later joined the Board of Education, where she has continued to make a significant impact.
Ms. Harris has earned recognition as a Master Board Member and Leadership Fellow through the Illinois Association of School Boards. She also serves as a member of CUBE (Council of Urban Boards of Education), NSBA (National School Boards Association), and acts as an Advisor to the Unified Boards Alliance for COSSBA (Consortium of State School Boards Associations), reflecting her dedication to educational leadership at both the state and national levels. In addition to her academic leadership,
Ms. Harris is also deeply involved in community service. She is a proud member of the Order of the Eastern Star, where she has served as Past Matron and currently holds the position of Grand Director of Community Service of Eureka Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star Prince Hall Affiliation, State of Illinois. Her commitment to service and leadership extends beyond the school district, enriching the broader community. Her contributions have been acknowledged by South Suburban News for her exemplary leadership.
Currently, Ms. Harris is serving her second term as President of the Board of Education.
email: sharris@sd132.org
Nanette Dixon has been a resident of Calumet for 22 years. She is the proud mother of 4 sons, and is a grandmother.
Ms. Dixon has worked as a Salon Owner and Cosmetologist Instructor, Technical Consultant, and Platform Artist for over 30 years. She has worked in an advising role as a consultant building business, providing product knowledge, and style techniques throughout the Midwest Chicago and South Suburban areas. Being a salon owner running the day-to-day operations has taught her the value of working both independently as a leader as well as a team.
Ms. Dixon enjoys teaching young people the art of cosmetology. She gives back to the community through her collaboration of and talent to provide makeover services to women in women's shelters. Her teamwork efforts expand into the community helping to build parks in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce in Calumet Park so that the children can have a safe place to play. Ms. Dixon looks forward to the opportunity of bringing her time, talents, leadership, and teamwork experience to serving on the Calumet Public School District 132.
email: ndixon@sd132.org
Zhané Houston has been a proud resident of Calumet Park for 25 years and is an alumna of Calumet Public School District 132. As a dedicated parent, she takes great pride in having two children currently enrolled in the district.
Ms. Houston brings over a decade of experience in community service, having served for 12 years in the local Parks and Recreation Department. She has held several leadership roles and currently serves as the Parks and Recreation Manager, where she continues to foster community engagement and development. In her role as Secretary of the Board of Education,
Ms. Houston is guided by the belief that small changes can lead to meaningful impact. Her mission is to help cultivate and sustain a safe, supportive, and positive learning environment. She remains deeply committed to advocating for the students, families, educators, and staff of Calumet Public School District 132.
email: zhouston@sd132.org
As an independent contractor for the following three years, 2019-2022, she served as a Roosevelt University Balanced Literacy Middle School Consultant/Coach for the Illinois Empower grant at Dolton School District #149. She co-authored an article published in the Illinois Reading Council Journal in the Fall of 2021, led countless professional development sessions, coached teachers on Best Instructional Practices in Reading, led data conversations, and was the team lead on numerous projects. Rhonda currently serves as a board member for a nonprofit organization, Burst Into Books, that focuses on cultural literacy through education.
email: rkimbrough@sd132.org
Also, she has donated banquet dresses and shoes to 8th-grade girls. Ms. Love has also done volunteer work with the local church summer program at Unity Covenant for many years. She also volunteered her time in the community with projects sponsored by Calumet Recreational Center (building the playground). Ms. Love looks forward to being able to serve on the school board, giving our children opportunities to make them more productive citizens.
email: plove@sd132.org