Tony Sanders named upcoming Illinois State Superintendent of Instruction

Elgin’s U-46 Superintendent Tony Sanders has been named Illinois’ future Point out Superintendent of Schooling. He will begin his time period on Feb. 23. 

Soon after a nationwide research to substitute outgoing superintendent Carmen Ayala who is retiring soon after 40 many years in education and learning, the Illinois Condition Board of Education announced Sanders’ appointment during a specific board meeting on Tuesday. 

“Dr. Sanders’ breadth of encounter as superintendent of School District U-46 and his full qualifications have well prepared him to get on this function,” Gov. J.B. Pritzker mentioned in a assertion. “His concentration on innovation, social emotional development, and tutorial excellence make him an incredible choose. I can assume of no superior human being to direct the Illinois Point out Board of Instruction as we continue on to invest in, assist, and elevate our pupils and educators.”

Sanders has been superintendent of Elgin’s U-46 due to the fact 2014. It is the 2nd greatest university district in Illinois serving over 35,000 learners.

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Samantha Smylie is the condition instruction reporter for Chalkbeat Chicago, masking college districts across the condition, legislation, specific education, and the state board of training. Contact Samantha at [email protected].