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Selected Works of José M. Torres, Ph.D.
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Suburban Leaders who have made a difference: Jose Torres
Reflejos (2015)
  • José M. Torres, Illinois Math and Science Academy
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Abstract
This week we are featuring Dr. Jose Torres, the president of Aurora-based Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy. Torres was superintendent of Elgin Area School District U-46 from 2008 to 2014 and has served in various leadership roles, including regional superintendent/area instruction officer in Chicago Public Schools, and as the only superintendent on the Federal Equity and Excellence Commission of the United States Department of Education. Torres was one of three educators nationwide to receive the 2014 Dr. Effie H. Jones Humanitarian Award from the AASA, the school superintendents association.
Keywords
  • Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy,
  • IMSA,
  • STEM,
  • residential high school,
  • gifted,
  • african american,
  • latino,
  • equity,
  • diversity
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Publication Date
August 2, 2015
Publisher Statement

Originally published August 2, 2015 © Reflejos

Citation Information
José M. Torres. "Suburban Leaders who have made a difference: Jose Torres" Reflejos (2015)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/jose_torres/6/