KSD 140 Connection
July 2026
District 140 Welcomes Dr. Ana Ochoa as Director of Business Services/CSBO
Dr. Ana G. Ochoa has been appointed as the Director of Business Services and Chief School Business Official (CSBO) for Kirby School District 140.
Dr. Ochoa brings more than 12 years of district-level leadership experience in school finance, operations, human resources, and strategic planning. Throughout her career, she has been committed to responsible stewardship of public resources, operational excellence, and creating systems that support student success.
"We are fortunate to welcome someone with Dr. Ochoa's extensive experience and passion for public service to District 140," said Superintendent Dr. Daniel Callaghan. "She understands that strong financial and operational systems create opportunities for students to succeed, and we look forward to the positive impact she’ll have on our district."
Dr. Ochoa holds a Doctor of Education in Ethical Leadership from Olivet Nazarene University, a Master of Business Administration from DePaul University’s Kellstadt Graduate School of Business, and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Robert Morris University. She is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Educational Technology with a concentration in Curriculum and Instruction at Concordia University Chicago.
She serves as Vice Chair of the Illinois Association of School Business Officials (IASBO) Professional Development Committee for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and has been elected to serve on the IASBO Board of Directors for Fiscal Years 2027–2029. She is also an active member of the Illinois Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (IALAS).
"I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the Kirby School District 140 community,” said Dr. Ochoa. “I look forward to listening, learning, and working alongside our students, families, staff, and Board of Education to ensure our resources are used wisely in support of excellent educational opportunities for every student."
Theresa Blackwell Named Assistant Principal of Grissom Middle School
Theresa Blackwell joined the Kirby School District 140 administrative team as assistant principal of Grissom Middle School following Alex Weinberg's promotion to principal of Keller Elementary School.
“Theresa brings strong instructional leadership experience, along with a clear vision for continuing to strengthen Grissom's school climate and culture,” said principal Mike Rumbaugh. “She is committed to fully investing herself in our school community by building trusting, positive, and productive relationships with students, staff, and families.”
Blackwell most recently served as the Instructional Coach at Millennium Elementary School, where she spent the past several years supporting teachers and student learning. Prior to that, she worked for many years as both a classroom teacher and MTSS Specialist at Millennium. Throughout her 15-year career with District 140, she has established herself as an effective, well-respected educator and leader.
She holds a master’s in principal preparation from Concordia University, a master’s in reading from Olivet Nazarene University, and a bachelor’s in elementary education from Illinois State University.
"I am truly honored to serve the Grissom community as assistant principal," said Blackwell. "It is a privilege to join a school with such a strong foundation. I look forward to learning from this community, supporting our students and staff, and working together to continue the great things already happening at Grissom."
2026-27 School Supply Lists
School supply lists for all D140 schools are available in the School Supply List section of our website.
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