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