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AASA Governance

AASA Executive Committee - The AASA Executive Committee articulates the mission and goals of the association, makes recommendations regarding resolutions submitted by the membership, and evaluates the Executive Director.  As advocates for education, the AASA Executive Committee develops the Association's legislative agenda.  Every five years, the committee reviews the composition of the AASA Regions and, if necessary, recommends modifications.

AASA President-Elect

Dr. Jennifer Kelsall, Superintendent - Ridgewood CHSD #234 (Term expires 6/30/2027)

AASA Executive Committee

Dan Bridges, Superintendent - Ridgewood CHSD #234 (Term expires 6/30/2027)

AASA Governing Board

Illinois holds five seats on the AASA Governing Board. The representatives for each IASA Super Region are:

IASA Northcentral Super Region

  • Marissa Darlington, Superintendent - Ottawa ESD #41 (Term expires 6/30/2029)
  • Timothy Schurman, Superintendent - Chadwick-Milledgeville CUSD #399 (Term expires 6/30/2027)

IASA Northeastern Super Region

  • Dr. Michael C. Connolly, Superintendent - Wheeling CCSD #21 (Term expires 6/30/2028)
  • Dr. Victoria Stockton, Superintendent – Bellwood SD #88 (Term expires 6/30/2029)

IASA Southern Super Region

  • Dr. Todd Dugan, Superintendent - Bunker Hill CUSD #8 (Term expires 6/30/2028)

The AASA Governing Board meets twice per year: AASA National Conference and summer.

Questions - contact Cherry Middleton at 217/753-2213 or cmiddleton@iasaedu.org