Leadership Matters - May 2015

Meet your 2015 Superintendents of Distinction

Dr. Catherine Finger Grayslake Community 127/ Lake

“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.”

Dr. Jennifer Garrison Sandoval 501/ Kaskaskia

“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.”

Ralph Grimm West Central CU 235/ Western

“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.”

Dr. Judith Hackett NW Suburban Special Ed Organization/ Cook North

“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.”

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