Leadership Matters March 2014

Getting to know your IASA Region Presidents Jeff Fritchtnitch IASA Region President - Wabash Valley Name: Jeff Fritchtnitch School district: Altamont CUSD 10 One thing you would Favorite hobby: Hunting, fishing, football, baseball & inspirational speaking Favorite movie: Passion of the Christ Favorite book: Holy Bible Favorite musical artist: Too many to list, but James Taylor, Harry Chapin, REO, Train, Big Daddy Weave, Casting Crowns, Mercy Me…..and on and on…..

One thing people probably would be surprised to know about you : I sing and play drums in church praise band. Biggest concern about public education: The continual push down of mandates and expectations without realistic timelines. A State Educational Strategic Plan should be devised with educator involvement before mandates and other educational initiatives take place. Most encouraging thing about public education: Although we continue to be scrutinized, we are placing high quality, competitive, and successful young men and women into the work force, armed forces, community colleges and universities.

like people to know about your school district: We are very quietly incorporating technology into teaching and learning along with Common Core Standards and are truly becoming a 21 st Century Learning Environment. Years as educator: 28 High school: Morris Community High School Colleges or Universities: Eastern Illinois University 1982-1986 BS, Governor’s State University 1996-1997 Masters Educational Leadership, Eastern Illinois University 1999- 2000, Educational Specialist Family : Wife: Julie, Children: Jerrod, Rachael, Caleb and Cole Dr. Vic Zimmerman IASA Region President - Abe Lincoln Name: Dr. Vic Zimmerman School district: Monticello CUSD 25 One thing you would like people to know about your school district: We are the Sages! Defined as wise men not spices – a tribute to our philosophy of a focus on academics. Years as educator: 26 High school: Paxton High School (not Paxton -Buckley-Loda) Colleges or Universities: University of Illinois BS, EdM, EdD Family: Wife Lori teaches 6 th grade, sons Luke, Ryan, and Noah

Favorite hobby: Family travel Favorite movie: The Usual Suspects

Favorite book: Tipping Point – anything Gladwell Favorite musical artist: Florida Georgia Line and REM One thing people probably would be surprised to know about you: I’ve been to all 50 states Biggest concern about public education: Recruiting new teachers Most encouraging thing about public education: The daily smiling faces of students

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