Randy Pippen was a dedicated professional who demonstrated, both as a teacher and an administrator, a true dedication to Lisle students. He was open to new ideas and always looking for ways to grow and enhance our effectiveness. He had great rapport with his students and was able to foster a sense of growth as well as ambition that led to their ultimate success. In his years at Lisle, Randy served as both the Sophomore Football Coach and the Varsity Baseball Coach. He established and taught Lisle’s first dual credit course with COD (Calculus). He introduced and promoted the concept of cooperative learning for our staff and served one year as Assistant Principal. Along with being the Key Club sponsor, Randy led the District’s transition to successfully integrate computer technology into our daily instruction. Randy Pippen retired as Director of Curriculum from Lisle #202 School District in Illinois. He taught for several years at North Central College after retiring from Lisle. He is a past president of the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics and a member of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics, and treasurer of NCSM. Randy was instrumental in the creation of the Illinois Assessment Frameworks and Mathematics Descriptors and the 1997 Illinois Mathematics Standards. He has also worked with the Assessment Division of the Illinois State Board of Education. Randy received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics and State Awardee Honorable from the Presidential Awards program.