LM Oct 2021

SUPT SUPT 2

What’s Race Got To Do With It? Leaders Need to Know About Equity at Work

SUPERWOMEN

NewSuperintendents Strand NS

Early Bird Academies

FRESHES, RECHARGES, REVITALIZES!

with the Illinois School Business Officials to bring on two new staff members (see page 4–5 for more information.) Furthermore, his report also featured four pieces of advice to superintendents: 1. Stay VERY in tune with your community. 2. Recognize that we’re NOT in a fixed but fluid environment—change comes fast. 3. Focus on your OWN health and welfare and take care of your family. P.I.L.Y. (People Inside Love You) 4. Think long term while battling immediate fires. The Second General Session on Thursday morning was highlighted by a high-octane keynote presentation from Hamish Brewer. Hamish is an award-winning principal from northern Virginia and school turnaround specialist. In his presentation, Hamish emphasized the importance of relationships, communicating with students on their platforms and challenging school leaders to think about their legacy. “Poverty is not a learning disability,” Hamish told the audience. an opportunity to discuss timely topics and sensitive issues with their colleagues. During the Third General Session, IASA recognized the Board of Directors and IASA COVID-19 Transition Team before six superintendents delivered powerful Ignite presentations. This year’s presenters were: The schedule on Day 2 included 14 breakout sessions and Supt2Supt, which provided leaders

• Joe Sornberger, superintendent of ROWVA CUSD #208. • Dr. Adrian Tally, superintendent of Indian Prairie CUSD #204.

Thursday’s Second General Session Keynote Speaker, Hamish Brewer

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