Shane Ehresman, Lynnville-Sully
Educat
ion Doctor of Education in Educational Administration from Western Illinois University
Specialist in Education in Educational Administration from the University of Iowa
Master of Arts in Educational Administration, Principal License (5 - 12) from the University of Iowa
Master of Arts in Teaching from Coe College
Bachelor of Special Studies in Secondary Education and History from Cornell College
Past Work Experience
Administrative Experience:
Principal, Washington High School, Washington, Iowa, July 2005 – July 2010 Associate Principal, Marion High School, Marion, Iowa, July 2000 – May 2005
Iowa Assistant Principal of the Year, School Administrators of Iowa, 2005
Classroom Experience:
Social Studies Teacher, Marion High School, Marion, Iowa, August 1995 - May 2000
Social Studies Teacher, Forreston High School, Forreston, Illinois, August 1994 - May 1995
Why did you decide to pursue the superintendent position at your district?
Lynnville-Sully has a reputation of strong academic achievement. With five school-aged children, I am confident they will receive a well-balanced education. Also, I was very impressed with the high level of community support of the school district.
What is your vision for your district?
My vision as an educator is for schools to be positive places for students and adults. I value a supportive environment in a school setting. Students, staff, administration, and community members should embrace the idea of supporting one another. A supportive environment focuses more on cooperation and places less emphasis on competition. Competition in an environment can create an atmosphere of individuality and selfishness. Defining attainable goals include the involvement of the community (staff, faculty, students, parents, administration, businesses) as an active partner and participant in any major change or decision. The community or stakeholders should help develop the school’s mission, vision, and goals. If the community has a share in the development of school’s purpose, then they become lifelong learners who take pride in their work and service to others. As the new superintendent in the Lynnville-Sully School District, collecting data and understanding the culture will be essential to maintaining/developing a shared vision.
At the beginning of the school year, my role would be to gather information regarding past changes and talk to stakeholders about the upcoming school initiatives. Examples of data collection: Student standardized test scores, CSIP, student attendance, staff attendance, discipline referrals, suspensions, district policy manual, participation in school activities, district student learning goals, staff development training, technology goals and community expectations. After evaluating the school environment and analyzing the current educational programming, my task will be to summarize the data and then work with various stakeholders to achieve our shared vision.
What are your hobbies or things you like to do in your free time?
I enjoy reading, lawn work, playing basketball, and spending time with my wife, Tashia, and our five children: Three boys: Sage (13), Drake (10), Kale (6) & Two girls: Kasiah (11) and Kaleah (7)
Tina Ross, Colfax-Mingo
Education BA from Buena Vista College in English/Spanish
M.S.Ed. from Northern Illinois University in Curriculum & Instruction
Ed. S., from Drake University in Educational Leadership
Past work experience
5 1/2 years: Spanish/English at Chadwick-Milledgeville HS, MIlledgeville, IL
2 1/2 years: Spanish, Grinnell HS
2 years: Special Education, Baxter
9 years: Colfax-Mingo, Spanish, Curriculum Director, Special Education Director
Why did you decide to pursue the superintendent position at your district? Providing for the best possible education for Tigerhawks is at the top of my list! What a better way to give back to the community who gave me so much as a youth.
What is your vision for your district?
We are building a STRONG community, with an opportunity for all kids to achieve his/her greatest potential.
What are your hobbies or things you like to do in your free time?
Deciding which ball field/gym to get to on any given night, following my kids. I enjoy reading and going to plays when we aren't at a ball field.
Dean Schnoes, Exira
Education1980 Grad of Northwester College
1994 Grad of Drake University
2007 Grad of UNI
Past work experience
Administrative Experience:
Panorama CSD - 8 years Orient-Macksburg - 3 years Emmetsburg, River Valley Classroom Experience: Estherville, Albia and Sheldon
Why did you decide to pursue the superintendent position at your district?
The challenge bringing two schools together as one and so students in each district would still have a district to attend school. (He is also theh superintendent of the Elk Horn-Kimballton School District.)
What is your vision for your district?
Provide the best possible education to all students so they can become life-long learners.
What are your hobbies or things you like to do in your free time?
Fishing, hunting, golfing and traveling
I am also a USA and College Volleyball Official.
Doug Stilwell, Urbandale
Education BA from Buena Vista University
M.S. from Northwest Missouri State University
Ed.S. from Drake University
Ed.D. from Drake University
Past work experience
Elementary teacher - 13 years
Building principal - 12 years
Director of Human Resources - 3 years
Associate Superintendent - 2 years
Why did you decide to pursue the superintendent position at your district?
I am very familiar with the Urbandale Community School district, having served here for five years, and have found it to be an excellent district. Urbandale is a community that values and supports education and its schools. We have dedicated members of the school board who are committed to and support our mission of "teaching all and reaching all." The district is filled with quality professionals who are committed to providing an outstanding educational experience for their students. The district's size (3,800 students) provides us the advantages of a larger school district while also allowing us the ability to meet individual needs of children and their families.
What is your vision for your district?
My vision is to create a learning organization focused on continual improvement in everything we do. An environment of continual improvement applies to everyone, staff and students alike, and will result in increased effectiveness of our district and improved student achievement.
What are your hobbies or things you like to do in your free time?
In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family, walking my dog, reading, and being an active member of my church.
Eric Sundermeyer, Interstate 35
Education B.A. from the University of Northern Iowa
M.A from the University of Iowa
Ed.S. from Drake University
Past work experience
Louisa-Muscatine Junior High School – 8th grade language arts and reading teacher
West Liberty Community Schools – Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
Perry Community Schools – Associate Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Why did you decide to pursue the superintendent position at your district?
We loved the location of being close to the Metro in a smaller school setting and are excited about the district’s emphasis on technology and the amount of school and community pride.
What is your vision for your district?
To help the students, staff, and community attain what’s possible and make it a place where people want to move and enroll their friends and family.
What are your hobbies or things you like to do in your free time?
I enjoy reading, surfing the Internet, playing games, spending time with family and friends, and watching movies and sporting events.
Tim Taylor, Ames
Education Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Social Studies Education (emphasis in political science and economics) from the University of Northern Iowa
Master of Science in Educational Administration from Iowa State University
Doctorate in Educational Administration from Iowa State University
Past Work Experience
Served as High School Social Studies Teacher and athletic coach for 16 years in the Janesville, Iowa and Winterset, Iowa Community Schools
Two years as a graduate assistant at ISU while working on my Ph.D
Two years with the Iowa Department of Education as a consultant in Administrative Professional Development
Have served the last 18 years as Associate Supt. in Human Resources for the Ames Community Schools.
Why did you decide to pursue the superintendent position at your district?
I pursued the Superintendency as a matter of timing and opportunity; the mid-year resignation of the former Superintendent, the service as the interim, and the appointment at the request of the current Board of Education.
What is your vision for your district?
We will be working extremely hard to ensure a student-centered learning environment where our building principals are experts in data, assessment and differentiated instructional strategies. Through the development of professional learning communities, principals and teachers will then collaborate to review building, grade level, and individual classroom achievement data to make informed instructional decisions such that all kids are able to reach their potential.
What are your hobbies or things you like to do in your free time?
Golf is my passion.... someone once wrote, "Lucky is the man that finds his passion.... unlucky the man if it is golf."
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