Leadership Matters June 2014

Graduates talk about ISAL experience

“Being a member of ISAL provided the opportunity to attack my transition to a new position in a

“I realize that education is

“I will utilize the lessons I’ve learned from ISAL about coaching, relationship building,

ongoing, never- ending and each and every day I am more reflective in my approach…I think I am better able to maneuver through the muddy waters that often school districts encounter.”

data-driven decision making, conflict resolution, and so much more in my new school district.” Dr. Lori Bein, Arlington Heights 25

planned and thoughtful manner… and my school district benefitted because I am a far better superintendent.” Dr. Joseph Bailey Lincolnwood 74

Dr. Darcy Benway O’Fallon Twp 203

“The most valuable lesson is that you can’t do it all yourself. I learned delegation

“ISAL has helped me to develop into a better leader through purposeful research and

“Being from a smaller school, ISAL provided me with opportunities that I would not have

means you trust your colleagues. I also learned a superintendent has a different role depending on the community you serve.” Kathy Countryman Sycamore 427

opportunities to collaborate with other superintendents statewide… the speakers and presenters were of high caliber.” Lea Damisch Marengo/Union 165

otherwise been able to partake…I was able to put this knowledge into action with a clear focus on students.” Dr. Debbie Ehlenburg Alden Hebron 19

“ The utilization of my district plan to develop a more systematic and continuous school

“Expanding the ways I look at challenges through the dif- ferent viewpoints of stakeholders

“As we face many education reforms that are sweeping our nation, we must lead through

improvement process has helped the district begin to change our instructional culture.”

has improved. By seeing the ‘big picture’ of how decisions will af- fect differing groups…we can make better decisions.” Anthony Galindo Gibson City-Melvin Sibley CU 5

strong collaborative practices, and coaching for leadership… bringing this program back to the district is

a great match.” Dr. Jill Gildea Fremont 79

Guy Gradert Ridgeview 19

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