State Board of Education welcomes new member

The State Board of Education welcomes recently retired superintendent Michael A. McGrory as a newly appointed member. He will serve a six-year term on the board.

He joins State Board President John Robbins and his fellow board members in providing oversight, supervision and support for the state education system, including all public elementary and secondary schools, accredited nonpublic schools, area education agencies, community colleges and teacher preparation programs.

McGrory has more than 30 years of experience serving students, educators and communities in Iowa and Illinois. He retired as superintendent of Ottumwa Community School District, where he led a district of more than 5,000 students and nearly 850 staff members. During his tenure, the district expanded preschool access, implemented innovative programming and advanced initiatives focused on strengthening educational opportunities for students and families.

He also served as associate superintendent in Muscatine and held principal positions at Muscatine High School, Hinsdale Central High School in Illinois, Ames High School, Evans Middle School and Lone Tree Community School District. McGrory holds a Master of Arts in Educational Administration and a Juris Doctor from the University of Iowa. He has also completed coursework toward a doctorate in educational leadership.

For more information about the State Board, including current members, duties and future meetings, visit the Iowa State Board of Education's webpage.