Mark Cross

I am honored to serve as the next superintendent at Cass School District 63, starting July 1. Thank you to the Board for having the faith in me to do the job. I truly look forward to working with the staff to help make great things happen for the kids in this wonderful district!

@Mschroeder6 @NSSD112 Congratulations, Monica!

Last night, the @NSSD112 BOE appointed me as the next superintendent, effective 7/1/2026. I’m humbled, honored, & excited to continue serving this outstanding organization. The people make this place the best. Check out 👇🏼 what they gifted Walter! #dogsof112leads #112Leads

@drkevinbrussell @TonySandersSupt @docclark05 @IllinoisASA @DGDistrict58 Very well deserved, my friend! It's an honor to have you as my DuPage colleague!

Yesterday was a great day in Springfield. Thank you to my fellow superintendents in DuPage County for nominating me for the IASA Superintendent of Distinction Award. #dg58pride @TonySandersSupt⁩, ⁦@docclark05⁩ ⁦@IllinoisASA⁩ ⁦@DGDistrict58⁩

@drkevinbrussell My friend, you and your beautiful family are in our prayers, and you know your colleagues are here for whatever you need. Peace be with you, Kevin.

Yesterday, my beautiful wife earned her angel wings. Her strength, love and grace defined her, especially in her battle with pancreatic cancer. She was an incredible wife and an unbelievable mother to our seven children. May she rest in peace and continue to guide and inspire us.

@lead_learner12 @DGDistrict58 @drkevinbrussell @IllinoisASA Congratulations, my friend! Couldn't be any more proud to have you as a colleague.

The DuPage region of IASA is proud to announce Dr. Kevin Russell of @DGDistrict58 as our 2024 Superintendent of Distinction. Congratulations, Kevin, and thank you for your leadership! @drkevinbrussell @IllinoisASA

@OldSageSupt Been there! Good stuff. Enjoy the trip!

Key West - Sloppy Joe’s Bar! @SloppyJoesBarKW

@OldSageSupt Spot on, Vic! Totally a local decision and legislation of this nature could have major unintended consequences and costs.

Local issue…not a legislative issue. Logistics of guaranteed 45 consecutive minutes per day may sound good on paper but is undoable in most non high school buildings. Schools need less mandates and more flexibility in order to do what works best for them.

@Dan_Cox Keep it up, Dan!

January 20, 2024 - 3 years 3 Months into my fitness journey - Officially 100# down!!! How am I celebrating losing 100#? By signing up for my first 100 mile trail race: The Shawnee Hills 100! More ships to burn! 🔥🚢☠️ #1004100 #fitleaders #MadeTougher

@illinibri Congratulations, Brian!

Congrats to my son and his wife on the birth of Arthur Finley Harris born Wednesday, Sept 27! 💙 Future Illini enjoying 🏈! #proudGrandpa

@illinibri Congratulations, Brian!

Honored to be inducted into the Tuscola High School Hall of Fame. ⬛️🟨. Class of 1983!

@TonySandersU46 @GovPritzker Congratulations, Tony! You will be a phenomenal leader for ISBE and we are so fortunate to have you in this role.

Thank you, @GovPritzker! It will be my honor to serve alongside you as we support our 1.9 million Illinois schoolchildren!

@AmyZaher @SaltCreekD48 Welcome to DuPage County! Our @IllinoisASA group is fantastic. Congratulations!

I am humbled, honored, and grateful to be named the new Superintendent for Salt Creek District 48. I have received such a warm welcome and I am so proud to be a part of this fantastic community! @SaltCreekD48

@LWagnerDG58 We could talk about your follow through, but I won't argue with the results! 😁

Still reliving the glory days of two days ago…feeling like Bill Murray in space jam!

@drkevinbrussell @LWagnerDG58 Congratulations, Dr. Wagner!

Congratulations to @LWagnerDG58 on successfully defending his dissertation and becoming Dr. Wagner. I’ve had the privilege of working with him in two districts and couldn’t be more proud of the leader he’s become! #dg58pride

@dfmaren Happy birthday, Dan!

71😳

@drkevinbrussell Happy Anniversary, Kevin and Melissa!

Happy Anniversary to my wife Melissa! 19 years, seven kids, and the busiest house in the neighborhood. I wouldn’t trade it for anything and looking forward to many more years to come!

@OldSageSupt @IllinoisASA Congratulations, Vic! You are perfect for the role. 👍🏻

Let’s Go! Excited and honored to be a part of the @IllinoisASA Field Services Director Team!

@fearlessleader4 @AddisonSD4 Congratulations, John! Enjoy your retirement.

Best way to end my last Board meeting after 26 years in the @AddisonSD4 community... with my family! So blessed to end my career in the greatest school district in Illinois!

@IllinoisASA @kildeer96 Congratulations, Julie! It was a pleasure serving with you on the IASA Board of Directors. Enjoy your well-deserved retirement!

Happy retirement to Julie Schmidt, supt of Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96. We appreciate your service to public education and leadership on the IASA Board of Directors. Best of luck on your next chapter! @kildeer96 #ILSuptsRock

@JeffFeucht @CHSD117 @Sequoits @LakesEagles @AntiochCCSD34 @LakeVilla41 Congratulations, Jeff! So happy for you, as well as your new district!

Thank you @CHSD117 BOE for the opportunity to be a part of this tremendous team! Looking forward to finishing strong at Lake Park while going to night school to learn about Dr. McKay, the teams @Sequoits @LakesEagles & the communities they serve! @AntiochCCSD34 @LakeVilla41

@DrHillD93 Congratulations, David! Grandkids are so fun!

What an incredible weekend! Our son and daughter-in-law blessed our family with the birth of our 5th grandchild, Michael David Hill and our daughter said “Yes to the Dress” at Kleinfelds and met the dress designer Pnina Tornio.