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Getting to know your IASA Board Members
Dr. Chad Allaman,
Central Illinois Valley
School district:
District 50
One thing you would like
people to know about your
school district:
Being part of
the Washington Community
and being recognized for
academic success and Board Governance
makes Washington District 50 Schools a great
place for kids.
Years as educator:
18
High school:
(Monmouth) Yorkwood
Colleges or Universities:
Western Illinois
University – Doctor of Education, Education
Specialist, Masters of Science, Bachelor of Arts
Family:
Married to wife, Laura for 20 years;
daughter, Grace
Favorite hobby:
Spending time with family
Favorite movie:
McLintock
Favorite book:
A Team of Rivals
Favorite musical artist:
Jimmy Buffett
One thing people probably would be
surprised to know about you:
I am proud to be
an Illinois farm boy. My parents still reside on our
homestead farm near Monmouth that has been
owned and operated by the same family for
seven generations.
Biggest concern about public education:
The
continuous attack on public education by special
interest groups.
Most encouraging thing about public
education:
When our efforts on behalf of
students are rewarded by their continuous
success.
Dr. Timothy Kilrea, Cook West
School district:
Lyons Township High School
District 204
One thing you would like people to know
about your school district:
LT is one of the
oldest high school districts in the state of Illinois,
recently celebrating our 125
th
anniversary, and
we continue to challenge each of our students to
reach their fullest potential while serving as a
cornerstone to all 11 diverse communities that
encompass the Lyons Township High School
Community.
Years as educator:
28
High school:
Homewood Flossmoor
Colleges or Universities:
Illinois State
University Ed.D. Educational Leadership ‘98;
Governors State University MA Educational
Leadership ‘92; University of Illinois/Urbana
Champaign BS Secondary Education (Social
Science) ‘87
Family:
Wife Lisa, daughters
Jillian (17) Caroline (14)
Favorite hobby:
Anything
outdoors (biking/golfing)
Favorite movie:
The Quiet
Man
Favorite book:
To Kill a
Mockingbird
Favorite musical artist:
Bruce Springsteen
One thing people probably would be
surprised to know about you:
I am a huge
New York Yankees fan.
Biggest concern about public education:
The
overemphasis being placed on assessment
rather than what students are learning.
Most encouraging thing about public
education:
The continued commitment
throughout the state of Illinois from outstanding
teachers and administrators to meet the
academic and social needs of
all
students.
