About Dr. Clark

Dr. Brent Clark began as Executive Director of IASA in 2006 and heads up the statewide association that represents nearly 2000 active and retired superintendents and school administrators. During his tenure at IASA, Dr. Clark has been instrumental in:

• Initiated two statewide strategic visioning processes known as Vision 2020 and Vision 2030;
• Developed the Illinois School for Advanced Leadership (ISAL);
• Created a professional development department to train school administrators in effective instructional management and leadership methodologies;
• Has been at the forefront of major school funding and pension legislation;
• Created a communications office to assist superintendents with crisis communications and public relations; and
• Developed an interactive relationship with legislative and government leaders.

Dr. Clark also is an adjunct professor at the University of Illinois Springfield and has taught at multiple other universities where he taught graduate level courses to school administrators pursuing their superintendent’s certification.  Prior to becoming the Executive Director of IASA, Dr. Clark was a teacher and principal before becoming a superintendent in the Thompsonville, Benton and Belleville school districts. His experience as an educator and Executive Director has given him a comprehensive understanding of Illinois' educational landscape, making him a respected voice on education matters.