Administrative Team

Allison is an experienced operator and instructional leader with a proven record of directing and guiding teams through rapid growth while maintaining programmatic, instructional and operational integrity. Ombudsman Chicago is a company of ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy and Education, and as ChanceLight president and COO, Allison’s primary responsibilities include development and execution of organizational, instructional and operational strategies to fulfill organizational goals; support for divisional and corporate leadership in the oversight of school and center operations; efficient execution of instructional and behavioral programs, systems and processes; student/staff safety; compliance; district relations and community outreach; goal attainment, and stewardship of resources.
Allison’s expertise in enhancing processes and infrastructure to support new programs are instrumental in supporting the company’s continued growth. Allison joined Ombudsman as a certified teacher in 1997 and served as regional manager, director of center operations, senior vice president of operations and executive vice president and COO of ChanceLight’s Education Division. She is a graduate of Marquette University.

Rudy provides oversight, leadership and direction for ChanceLight’s Ombudsman Educational Services company. Rudy has extensive operations experience; he worked in public education for 20 years, serving in a variety of different roles from educator to a key executive in the operations division. Rudy has spent the last several years in the private sector as both an entrepreneur and consultant in the areas of education, technology, healthcare and commercial real estate development. He holds a Master of Business Administration in international business from San Jose International University, Costa Rica, a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Arizona in Tucson, and is a graduate of the Disney Approach to Leadership and Business Excellence – Disney Institute in Orlando, Fla.

Sue Fila has been a member of the Ombudsman team since 1999. She has held several management positions at Ombudsman, including director, regional manager and assistant director of center operations. In 2008, Sue was promoted to vice president of center operations, with responsibility for providing leadership, quality assurance, managerial and administrative support to all regions and centers. Sue also leads the accreditation process for Ombudsman learning centers. She earned a bachelor’s degree in education from the Pennsylvania State University and holds a certificate as a school improvement specialist.

Lyntina Lampley has more than 13 years’ experience teaching and leading in underserved communities, and is Ombudsman Chicago West Principal. Lyntina graduated from DePaul University with a Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning and from Concordia University with a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership with a Type 75. Lyntina held positions including classroom teacher, lead teacher, curriculum lead, assistant principal, and principal before joining Ombudsman.

Lyntina is an instructional leader, focused on improving instructional practices and overseeing the day-to-day operations ensuring a productive, positive, and safe learning environment.

An experienced educator, administrator and advocate for Chicago’s youth, Moses Tighil is Ombudsman Chicago's Northwest Building Principal. He earned his Master’s degree in Educational Administration (Type 75, Dominican University) and a Bachelor of Science in Education (St. Mary’s University). Moses Tighil is a native of Naka, Benue State, Nigeria. Moses has taught in Nigeria, Kenya and Chicago for more than 15 years and has professional teaching expertise spanning elementary, middle and high school.

As Senior Principal, Moses is the primary instructional and operational leader of the Ombudsman Chicago Alternative Learning Opportunities Program. In this role, Moses provides visionary leadership for the building principals in fiscal and operational stewardship, academic integrity, and building effective leader teams.

Audry Blinstrup has served in various roles in education for 28 years. She has been a Student Recruiter and Financial Aid Officer for Career Schools, School Manager for Pivot Point International, Senior Class Tam Lead and Senior English lead Teacher in traditional college prep high schools and Assistant Principal of Ombudsman Chicago South.

Audry holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, a Masters of Arts in English Literature, a Master of Education in Educational Leadership, and an Illinois Teaching Certification (Type 09); Secondary Education. In addition, Audry served her country from 1985 – 1988 in the United States Air Force as a Ground Radio Operator. In her role at Ombudsman Chicago South, Audry is responsible for leadership development for all staff member who share the responsibility of improving student academic achievement. She excels in mentoring staff in their various roles at the campus through growth and development meetings, professional development classes, and by modeling her expectations.

Kathleen Moy, Special Education Coordinator, has served as a teacher and an administrator in diverse learning environments for students ages Kindergarten through adult. She specializes providing best practices to students with a range of academics and behavior.

Kathleen has served as a curriculum director, gifted education coordinator, assistant principal of special education, and principal for rural, suburban, and urban school districts. She has participated in tutoring programs in Chicago’s Cabrini Green neighborhood and the Illinois Youth Center in St. Charles, and has worked as an aide in classrooms for mildly and moderately cognitive delayed students. She is experienced working with students who have special needs, reviewing student’s individual education programs (IEPs), and hiring, supervising evaluating special education teachers. Kathleen earned a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, a Master of Science in Educational Leadership and is pursuing a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership.

Dr. Valerie Prendergast graduated from Illinois State University with her Bachelor’s of Arts in Communication. She then graduated from National Louis University with her Master’s in Business Administration and then went on to get her Doctorate in Educational Leadership (Type 75).

Valerie has served in various roles in education for over 22 years. Throughout her educational career she has been a senior compliance facilitator, coordinator, dean and teacher. In her last position she managed a 2.5 million dollar grant and developed a district wide parent program.

In her role with Ombudsman, Valerie is Coordinator of Instruction and Assessment for the three Chicago sites. She is a transformative leader who supports the building principals in improving the instructional practices.

James Kendall, Coordinator of Compliance, is a proven educator with nearly 25 years of experience. He is committed to student growth, development, and academic excellence for all students. James has worked with students in grades K-12 and focuses on top academic performance and high standards of operation. James has demonstrated success in development of key support services and instructional programs focused on academic improvement, strategic reform and student achievement.

James holds a Bachelor of Science in elementary Education with a minor in Reading from Ball State University, and a Master of Arts in Educational Administration from Governors State University with certifications in Education, Administration and Reading Recovery.

Willie C. Doss is the Recruitment and Retention Coordinator for Ombudsman Chicago High Schools. He graduated from Joliet Township East High School, then earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Programming and a Master’s of Education in School Business Management from Northern Illinois University. Willie earned a Master of Divinity from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary and serves as Pastor of Forgiven by Christ Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago.