Hazel Crest 152 ½
Superintendent of Schools
2019-Present
South Bend School Corporation, South Bend, Indiana
Superintendent of Schools
2016-2019
Alton Community Unit School District 11, Alton, Illinois
Superintendent of Schools
2011-2016
Assistant Superintendent
2007-2011
Jacksonville School District 117, Jacksonville, Illinois
Elementary Principal, Lincoln Elementary (K-6)
2005-2007
Alton Community Unit School District 11, Alton, Illinois
Assistant Principal, East Middle School (6-8)
2002-2005
Decatur School District 61, Decatur, Illinois
Administrative Intern
January 2001-June 2001
Orangeburg 3 School District, Orangeburg, South Carolina
Social Studies Teacher
2000-2001
Richland 1 School District, Columbia, South Carolina
Social Studies Teacher
1998-2000
Columbus County Schools, Whiteville, North Carolina
Social Studies Teacher
1-98 to 6-98
Education:
Maryville University, Saint Louis, Missouri
Doctorate-Educational Leadership
Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Illinois
Masters and Specialist- Education Administration
Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, North Carolina
Bachelor of Science-History and Physical Education
Affiliations;
Illinois Association of School Administrators
American Association of School Administrators
Accomplishments
Special Resolution-South Bend Common Council 2019
Team South Bend Award-Citizens for Better Government 2019
Alton Wall of Fame 2019
Trailblazer Award Deliverance Temple Complex 2016
EIU Alumni Association-Distinguished Educator Award 2015
ISBE-Those Who Excel Award of Excellence 2015
MAPO-Community Service Award 2013
Madison County Urban League-Community Service 2013
NAACP-Educational Leadership Award 2008 and 2012
Coalition of Concerned Citizens-Educational Leadership Award 2010
100 Black Men of Alton, Man of the Year 2008
Region 5 Coach of the Year 2001
Superintendent’s Award for Coaching 1998
South Carolina 4-A State Basketball Champions