Leadership Matters - May 2015

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“I am humbled and grateful. I love our school community and our county and consider
myself blessed to be able to live and work in such a wonderful school community. This
award reflects on our wonderful students, staff members, families and community
members.”
“It is an honor to be nominated and selected by my peers in the Kaskaskia Region. Our
focus in a rural district is on continuous improvement and that only happens when
everyone from the board to administrators, teachers, students, parents and the
community are pulling the same direction.”
“This began with a nomination from an incredible, dedicated and supportive board
comprised of district board members from eight local districts who recognized the
importance of NSSEO and our collaborative partnerships. I am very appreciative of my
North Cook IASA superintendent colleagues for selecting me to represent our region,
and who are among the greatest visionary leaders I know. Our greatest success occurs
when engaged, involved governing boards work closely with creative and supportive
colleagues with a collective focus on excellence in public education. It is indeed a great
honor to represent North Cook.”
“I am honored and humbled by the recognition of my peers in their nominating me for
this recognition. I have tried to lead by example and help those who might need help at
times as other veteran superintendents did for me throughout my career. But as I have
tried to help others, I have learned much from my peers. This recognition is in part, a
reflection of the help that I have received from others.”
Meet your 2015 Superintendents of Distinction