About Amanda Howland

Biography


Amanda Howland's decision to run is a natural extension of her career as a public servant. Howland has dedicated her career to working with families in our community. She is a former Special Education teacher, working with emotionally disturbed and behavior-disordered students. She was an Assistant Principal and a Principal in elementary education and then went to Chicago-Kent College of Law. Howland has her own Lake County law firm. She is also of counsel for The Children's Law Group serving Lake, Cook, DuPage and McHenry counties helping Illinois families. Amanda is passionate about competitive gymnastics and is a certified judge. She is frequently in our local high schools judging girls meets. Amanda Howland has either lived or worked in District 51 for more than 20 years, and has watched the growth and changes to the communities in Lake County. She and her family live in unincorporated Lake Zurich.



A Consistent & Experienced Leader


Amanda Howland is the principal attorney in the firm of Howland and Associates where she specializes in cases such as family law, probate, landlord/tenant disputes, real estate and corporate law. Howland is also of counsel for The Children's Law Group, a firm that specializes in child advocacy. In addition to her legal employment, Howland volunteers as Marketing Director for the Hawthorn Woods Women's Club. This is a not-for-profit group that dedicates its time and efforts to raise funds and support needy women and children throughout Lake County. Howland previously worked as a Judicial Law Clerk for the U.S. District Court-Northern District of Illinois, and for the U.S. District Court-Northern District of Indiana, for Chief Judge Allen Sharp. She has chaired the Illinois State Bar Association Intellectual Property Council and is a long standing member of the State Judicial Evaluation Committee that evaluates the credentials of potential judges. In addition, Howland is a member of numerous professional organizations.


A Candidate Who Understands All Kids Need Opportunities


Amanda Howland was a co-principal in District U-46 in a school with 1,400 students and a staff of more than 50. Prior to earning her Administrative Degree, Howland worked for Special Education District of Lake County teaching emotionally disturbed and behavior disordered children. She is someone who understands that a solid education is essential to the growth and development of our young people. As State Representative of Illinois 51st District, Amanda will fight hard on behalf of our kids and work to get the support our schools need. She has worked closely with A+ Illinois and other groups exploring how to best meet the needs of our schools. In her past race she was strongly supported by the IEA and A+ Illinois.


Understands Local & National Politics


Since 2004 Amanda Howland has been active in both local and national campaigns. In 2004, she traveled to battleground states to discuss issues and candidate differences with voters. She also served in Ohio as an attorney on voter protection issues. In 2006 she ran for office in a very competitive race. In 2007, she worked for a national candidate in addition to working on her current race. In talking with concerned residents of the district, along with Representatives from surrounding districts Howland has found that her issues and concerns are right in line with those of the 51st District. Quality of education, including school funding and after-school programs are on the top of Amanda's list. Health care and insurance reform are needed including working toward getting affordable health care for all of Illinois residents regardless of age. Safe roads, reducing congestion and issues related to sensible transportation and responsible growth in Lake County also top her list.


Education is More Than Talk with Amanda Howland

  • Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology.
    Juris Doctor. Special Certification in Intellectual Property Law.
  • Northern Illinois University
    M.S. in Educational Administration
  • Michigan State University
    M.A. in Psychology, cum laude
  • Central Michigan University
    B.S. in Education, Magna cum laude
 


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