Meet our new Arland D. Williams Elementary assistant principal!
Mrs. Trussell is from Sullivan, Illinois, but her practice as an educator has been right here in Mattoon, Illinois and she is excited to start her 8th year. Her first assignment was at the Armstrong Center. The following year, she moved into a special education position at Riddle Elementary School, which included teaching in a special education self-contained setting. Last year, she got the opportunity to grow further by serving as the dean of students at Mattoon Middle School.
Mrs. Trussell's educational background includes a Bachelor’s of Science in Elementary Education and Special Education, a Masters of Special Education, and a Masters in Educational Leadership, all obtained from Eastern Illinois University,
Trussell is a mom of four grown children (three daughters and one son). She is the Nonnie of three granddaughters (Autumn-9, Harper-8, Kallipoe-4) and two grandsons (Oliver-2, Vincent-9 months). When she's not at school, she enjoys spending time with family/friends, traveling/sightseeing, watching movies, and listening to Podcasts.
Mrs. Trussell is looking forward to immersing herself deeper into the MCUSD #2 community by serving the Arland D. Williams staff, students, and families.
We are excited to welcome Mrs. Trussell to the Williams family!