LM Oct.2018

Superintendents Attend 54th IASA Annual Conference to Make an Impact 54 th 2018 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

More than 430 superintendents attended the 54th IASA Annual Conference, September 26–28 in Springfield. The conference was full of energy and enthusiasm as superintendents from around the state gathered for professional development, networking and inspiration to take home and reinvigorate their school districts. The conference kicked off Wednesday with a special pre- conference session, “Celebrating Women in Leadership,” launching a year-long series with nearly 100 female superintendents in attendance. Dr. Nancy Blair, professor emerita of Leadership Series at Cardinal Stritch University, presented the afternoon program that involved breakout discussions for participants.

IASA Executive Director Dr. Brent Clark introduced the IASA Board of Directors at the opening session on Wednesday afternoon. Dr. Sheila Harrison-Williams, president of IASA, administered the association’s annual business meeting. During the annual meeting, Tom Miller, a senior managing partner of the law firm Miller, Tracy, Braun, Funk and Miller Ltd., received the IASA Exemplary Service Award in recognition for his exemplary leadership contributions to Illinois public schools. Miller has been a school and labor law attorney for 45 years, representing many school districts throughout the state.

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