Leadership Matters June 2014

Getting to know your IASA Region Presidents

Favorite hobby: Motorcycles, Boating Favorite movie: Action/Science Fiction Favorite book: Fiction - Cat's Cradle (Vonnegut) § Non-Fiction - Principle Centered Leadership (Covey) Favorite musical artist: J.S. Bach, Dave Matthews One thing people probably would be surprised to know about you: I met my wife at age 13 caddying at Olympia Fields Country Club. I've caddied for Walter Payton, Mike Ditka, and others. Biggest concern about public education: Withering local control. Most encouraging thing about public education: Educators care about their students as much today as ever. I'm always touched by how much educators love their work.

Dr. Jeff Stawick Cook South Region President School district: Community Consolidated School District 146 One thing you would like people to know about your school

district: We are committed to continuous innovation. We are always trying new ways to improve learning. Years as educator: 18 High school: Homewood-Flossmoor Colleges or Universities: Doctorate of Education, DePaul University; Master of Arts, Governors State University; Bachelor of Science, University of Illinois-Urbana- Champaign Family: Wife, Jenny and two sons, Jackson & Jacob

The first couple of years for new school leaders consists of a lot of “on-the-job” training. This workshop is designed to get a head start on part of that training and get the tools needed to avoid common pitfalls of the job. (Please pass the information to your building principals.) Beyond the scheduled items, new administrators will have the chance to network and socialize with their peers and others. This is an opportunity not to be missed! Click here to register through the IPA .

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