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Looking back on your career in education, what do you consider your most significant achievement as superintendent, and what key factors contributed to that success?

If you could go back and give advice to yourself on your first day as superintendent, what would you tell yourself?

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How has the educational landscape changed since you began your career?

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What’s the most challenging crisis or obstacle you faced during your tenure, and how did that experience shape your leadership approach?

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What advice would you give to other educational leaders about maintaining focus on student success while navigating the political and administrative demands of the role?

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Dr. Mary Ticknor Cook South, Lemont Twp HSD #210 Years as Superintendent: 13 Enrollment: 1,300 Type: 9-12

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Dr. Roger Alvey Central Illinois Valley, Illini Bluffs CUSD #327 Years as Superintendent: 24 Enrollment: 845 Type: preK-12

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Dr. Lori James-Gross Shawnee, Unity Point CCSD #140 Years as Superintendent: 23 Enrollment: 650 Type: preK-8

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