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Christopher J. Ward, Ed.D., retired in 2004 as the Lockport Township High School District #205 (LTHSD) Superintendent after having served in that position for over thirteen years. At Lockport THSD he led a team of staff and community volunteers to pass two referenda to increase the education fund to renovate and expand the district’s education facilities. He used creative leadership and strategic planning skills in guiding the district into a systemic approach of professional development improving curriculum and student learning in an environment in which the student population was increasing at an average of 100 students per year. Dr. Ward began his career in education in 1967, as an Advanced Sociology and History teacher at Joliet Catholic High School. Dr. Ward is a member of the National Association of State Boards of Education NASBE) Models of Success Study Group and participated on the NASBE 2006 Civic Learning Study Group. He is also a past member of AASA and IASA where he served in leadership of the IASA Three Rivers Division. In
addition to serving as State Board Vice Chair, Dr. Chris Ward is Chairman
of the Board Operations Committee and a member of the
Governmental
Relations
Committee. Governor Blagojevich appointed him in September 2004
and his term will expire in January 2009. |