Christopher Koch
Christopher Koch was the Superintendent of Education in Illinois. He served in this position from December 2006 to May 1, 2015.[1][2]
Biography
Koch 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 was 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
- M.A. in education policy and leadership, George Washington University
- Ed.D. in educational policy and leadership, George Washington University
- Graduated, Southern Illinois University
Political career
Superintendent of Education (2006-2015)
Koch was appointed as Illinois Superintendent of Education by the State Board of Education and began his tenure on December 1, 2006.[1] Koch resigned on May 1, 2016, after nearly a decade of service.[2]
About the office
The Illinois Superintendent of Education is a state executive position in the Illinois state government. The superintendent works with the state board of education to provide leadership, assistance, resources, and advocacy so that students are prepared to succeed in careers and postsecondary education and shares accountability for doing so with districts and schools.[3]
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See also
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- Superintendent of Schools
- Illinois Superintendent of Education
- Illinois school districts
- Illinois Department of Education
External links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Illinois State Board Of Education, "Dr. Christopher A. Koch," accessed August 14, 2012
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 [http://www.isbe.net/news/2015/apr15.htm Illinois State Board of Education, "State Board of Education names Dr. Tony Smith new State Superintendent of Education," accessed July 30, 2016]
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Education, "Strategic Plan," accessed January 20, 2021
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