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Christopher Koch
| Christopher Koch | ||
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| Illinois Superintendent of Education | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| December 1, 2006 - Present | ||
| Years in position | 7 | |
| Party | Non-partisan | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $189,996 | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Appointed | December 1, 2006 | |
| Appointed by | Illinois Board of Education | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| High school | Brown County High School | |
| Bachelor's | Southern Illinois University | |
| Master's | George Washington University | |
| Ph.D. | George Washington University | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Mt. Sterling, Illinois | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Biography
Koch has worked for the Illinois State Board of Education since 1994. Prior to his appointment as Superintendent of Education in 2006, Koch served in a variety of positions, including Director of Special Education.[1]
Koch is a member of the Council of Chief State School Officers, serving as President from 2010-2011, as well as the Commission on Standards and Performance Reporting. [1]
Koch has taught special education in four states and also worked at the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Vocational and Adult Education.[1]
Education
- MA, EdD, Educational Policy/Leadership, George Washington University
- Graduated, Southern Illinois University
Political career
Superintendent of Education (2006-Present)
Appointments
2006
Koch was appointed as Illinois Superintendent of Education by the State Board of Education effective December 1, 2006.[1]
Recent news
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Christopher Koch News Feed
- Lt. Gov. encourages new 6th-12th grade math courses
- Report: Educators Need Standards, Interoperability To Make Data Useful - T.H.E. Journal
- Bill imposing one-year moratorium for online charter schools heads to Quinn ... - Aurora Beacon News
- 16 Schools honored by Illinois State Board of Education - The Southern
- Urbana High School earns ACT award - Champaign/Urbana News-Gazette
- 16 Southern Illinois Schools Named to State Honor Roll - WSIL TV
- Shawnee South named to Illinois Honor Roll - Annanews
- Illinois students urged to use free reading tool - Morris Daily Herald
- Jefferson Elementary honored by state - The Daily Republican
- Schools to be honored - The Southern
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