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Vinni M. Hall, Ed.D. brings more than thirty years of education experience, in both instruction and administration, to the State Board of Education. Most recently, she served as a consultant to Chicago Public Schools and the Illinois Center for Education and Rehabilitation. Previously, Dr. Hall was an Associate Professor at Chicago State University and Director of the Inclusive Schools Project for Chicago Public Schools. She began her teaching career at CPS in 1967 where she taught Headstart, grades 2-12, adult education, special needs students, Library Science, Music and Drama. In addition to serving as State Board Secretary, Dr. Hall is a member of the Education Policy Planning Committee and the Board Operations Committee. She was appointed by Governor Rod Blagojevich in September 2004, reappointed in 2007 and her current term will expire in January 2011. Dr. Hall is a member of the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) English Language Learners Study Group and participated in the NASBE Early Childhood Education Study Group. |