Background
Elmen, Gary Warren was born on February 13, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Warren N. and Oween C. (Michelson) Elmen.
Elmen, Gary Warren was born on February 13, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Warren N. and Oween C. (Michelson) Elmen.
Bachelor, University of Illinois, 1968; Master of Education, University of Illinois, 1970; Doctor of Education, University of Illinois, 1995.
Teacher Downers Grove N High School, Illinois, 1968—1983, dean of students, 1983—1984. Assistant principal Downers Grove S High School, 1984—1987. Principal Waubonsie Valley High School, Aurora, Illinois, 1987—1999, assistant superintendent, 1999—2002.
Retired, 2002; founder Educational Leadership Initiatives, since 2002. Member governors property tax advisory commission State of Illinois, Springfield, 1974. Trustee Golden Apple Foundation for Excellence in Teaching, Chicago, 1989-1996.
Chairman Legislation Commission, Illinois High School Association, Bloomington. Member State Superintendents Advisory Committee, 1994-1996.
Elected trustee Illinois Teachers Retirement System, Springfield, 1979-1991. Member Samaritan Interfaith Counseling Center Board, 2003-2004. Member Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, National Education Association (life), American Association School Administrators, National Association Secondary School Principals, Illinois Principals Association (Herman Graves award, 1999), Illinois Retired Teachers Association (region director since 2006), DuPage-Illinois Retired Teachers Association (president 2004^), Kiwanis International, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married ELizabeth Caldwell, April 4, 1980. Children: Kathryn, Lindsay, Brittany.