8
“I will utilize the
lessons I’ve learned
from ISAL about
coaching,
relationship building,
data-driven decision making,
conflict resolution, and so much
more in my new school district.”
Dr. Lori Bein,
Arlington Heights 25
“Being a member
of ISAL provided
the opportunity to
attack my
transition to a
new position in a
planned and thoughtful manner…
and my school district benefitted
because I am a far better
superintendent.”
Dr. Joseph Bailey
Lincolnwood 74
“I realize that
education is
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.”
Dr. Darcy Benway
O’Fallon Twp 203
“The most
valuable lesson
is that you can’t
do it all yourself.
I learned
delegation
means you trust your colleagues.
I also learned a superintendent
has a different role depending on
the community you serve.”
Kathy Countryman
Sycamore 427
“Expanding the
ways I look at
challenges
through the dif-
ferent viewpoints
of stakeholders
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
“ISAL has helped
me to develop
into a better
leader through
purposeful
research and
opportunities to collaborate with
other superintendents statewide…
the speakers and presenters were
of high caliber.”
Lea Damisch
Marengo/Union 165
“As we face
many education
reforms that are
sweeping our
nation, we must
lead through
strong collaborative practices, and
coaching for leadership… bringing
this program back to the district is
a great match.”
Dr. Jill Gildea
Fremont 79
“Being from a
smaller school,
ISAL provided
me with
opportunities that
I would not have
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
improvement process has helped
the district begin to change our
instructional culture.”
Guy Gradert
Ridgeview 19
Graduates talk about ISAL experience
