Randall Bay

Randall Bay is the Principal of Easterseals Academy Machesney Park Campus. He is a passionate and innovative educator who has been serving as a school principal for more than twenty years.

Bay began his career as a teacher in the Chicago Public Schools system. Since becoming a school leader, he has developed a leadership style marked by a focus on collaboration, communication, and a commitment to meeting the needs of every student. Most recently, Bay served as the Principal of Flinn Middle School in Rockford for 8 years, and as the Principal for Dakota Jr/Sr High School for 4 years. For the past 5 years, Bay has served as an adjunct professor at Rockford University in their special education teacher preparation program. 

Bay was born and raised in Topeka Kansas. He has an undergraduate degree in psychology and special education from Emporia State University and a master’s degree in educational administration and leadership from National Louis University. Throughout his career, Mr. Bay has demonstrated a deep commitment to his students, faculty, and community, and he is a tireless advocate for special education.