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Annual Meeting Reminder 4:15pm, Wednesday Active members—join us for the IASA Annual Meeting during the Opening General Session. You will hear an update from IASA Treasurer, Dr. Roger Alvey and a State of the Association Report from Dr. Brent Clark, IASA Executive Director.

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CLOSING GENERAL SESSION Thurs., Sept. 30 9:15–11 a.m.

Dr. Donna Leak Dr. DaveMouser Dr. Darcy Benway

REAL PEOPLE, REAL TALK: LESSONS FROM THE FIELD

schools have been named National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education under his leadership. Dr. Mouser is also a sought-after speaker and conducts presentations and workshops aimed at helping schools develop strategies for student success. His presentation will include specific strategies on how to recharge and re-energize your staff before, during and still during a global pandemic. Dr. Darcy Benway has served as superintendent of O’Fallon Twp HSD #203 since 2007 and has been an educator for more than 20 years. In high school and college, Dr. Benway was a decorated swimmer who later trained for the Olympics before beginning her career in the private sector. This past year, Dr. Benway overcame personal health challenges and is ready to share her story with her peers. Her message is intended to inspire and help superintendents push forward—no matter what the obstacle is. You don’t want to miss these awesome leaders in our Closing General Session. The final day will also include breakout sessions, a special video and more!

Only superintendents can understand the challenges and obstacles Illinois school leaders have faced the past 18 months. In the Closing General Session, IASA will welcome three tremendous superintendents for REAL People, REAL Talk: Lessons from the Field. This session is the perfect opportunity to hear lessons and advice from three experienced superintendents who have walked in your shoes. Dr. Donna Leak is the superintendent of Community Consolidated Schools District #168 in Sauk Village and serves as the Vice Chair of the Illinois State Board of Education. She is the first active superintendent to ever serve on the ISBE Board. Dr. Leak was named the 2021 Illinois Superintendent of the Year and is in her 12th year as superintendent and 33rd year overall as an educator. As superintendent, Dr. Leak implemented new teaching and learning strategies based on research to help narrow the achievement gap. Changes include hiring of instructional coaches, purchasing new curriculum and increasing staff’s focus on data to determine additional interventions for students. In her presentation, Dr. Leak will discuss leadership challenges and successes. Dr. David Mouser has served as superintendent of Tri- Valley CUSD #3 since 2014 and has been an educator for more than 20 years. Tri-Valley elementary, middle and high

Conference Attire Registrants of IASA’s 57th Annual Conference should wear business professional attire on Wednesday and Thursday. Registrants are welcome to wear casual, school attire on Friday.

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