Leadership Matters August 2014

Getting to know your IASA Board Members

Favorite hobby: Spending time with family Favorite movie: McLintock Favorite book: A Team of Rivals Favorite musical artist: Jimmy Buffett One thing people probably would be surprised to know about you: I am proud to be an Illinois farm boy. My parents still reside on our homestead farm near Monmouth that has been owned and operated by the same family for seven generations. Biggest concern about public education: The continuous attack on public education by special interest groups. Most encouraging thing about public education: When our efforts on behalf of students are rewarded by their continuous success. Family: Wife Lisa, daughters Jillian (17) Caroline (14) Favorite hobby: Anything outdoors (biking/golfing) Favorite movie: The Quiet Man Favorite book: To Kill a Mockingbird Favorite musical artist: Bruce Springsteen One thing people probably would be surprised to know about you: I am a huge New York Yankees fan. Biggest concern about public education: The overemphasis being placed on assessment rather than what students are learning. Most encouraging thing about public education: The continued commitment throughout the state of Illinois from outstanding teachers and administrators to meet the academic and social needs of all students.

Dr. Chad Allaman, Central Illinois Valley

School district: District 50 One thing you would like people to know about your school district: Being part of the Washington Community and being recognized for

academic success and Board Governance makes Washington District 50 Schools a great place for kids. Years as educator: 18 High school: (Monmouth) Yorkwood Colleges or Universities: Western Illinois University – Doctor of Education, Education Specialist, Masters of Science, Bachelor of Arts Family: Married to wife, Laura for 20 years; daughter, Grace

Dr. Timothy Kilrea, Cook West

School district: Lyons Township High School District 204 One thing you would like people to know about your school district: LT is one of the oldest high school districts in the state of Illinois, recently celebrating our 125 th anniversary, and we continue to challenge each of our students to reach their fullest potential while serving as a cornerstone to all 11 diverse communities that encompass the Lyons Township High School Community. Years as educator: 28 High school: Homewood Flossmoor Colleges or Universities: Illinois State University Ed.D. Educational Leadership ‘98; Governors State University MA Educational Leadership ‘92; University of Illinois/Urbana Champaign BS Secondary Education (Social Science) ‘87

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