Education
Graduate, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. Master of Arts, Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Policy and Leadership, George Washington University.
school system administrator state official
Graduate, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. Master of Arts, Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Policy and Leadership, George Washington University.
Administrator Office Vocational & Adult Education, United States Department Education. With Illinois State Board Education (ISBE), Springfield, since 1994, director special education, 2001—2006, chief education officer, 2002—2003, interim state superintendent, 2006, state superintendent, since 2006.
Member of Council Chief State School Officers, National Association Directors of Special Education.