About CLCNWI

Dr. Joshua Bernard Austin is a career educator with over 16 years teaching and academic administrative, experience in Chicagoland and Gary Schools.  He comes to CLC after serving  4 years as a teacher and executive for Chicago International Charter Schools (CICS).

 Prior to CICS he held teaching and educational leadership positions at Roosevelt College and Career Academy and Lighthouse College Prep in Gary, IN, FAM Institute Bible College & Seminary, Clemente High School, John Hay Community School, Orr High School in Chicago, IL and the Valley View School District in Romeoville, IL. 

Dr. Josh, an active member of the Gary Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi, holds an undergraduate degree in English, from Tuskegee University, Masters degrees from Liberty University, and a Ph.D. in Christian Education from FAM Institute Bible College and Seminary.   

Dr. Josh and his wife, Mrs. Wylenna, are the proud parents of 7 children and  grandparents to 2 active toddlers .