Past President (2015-2021)
Dr. José M. Torres was named President of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) in the summer of 2014. Before coming to IMSA, Dr. Torres was Superintendent of Schools in Elgin School District, U-46, Illinois’ second largest school district. From 2008-2014, he led successful efforts to increase student achievement, strengthen teacher effectiveness, and expand STEM learning opportunities.
Prior to joining U-46, Dr. Torres served as a Regional Superintendent in the Chicago Public Schools. Dr. Torres also held leadership positions in school districts in San Jose, CA; Anne Arundel, Baltimore, and Rockville, MD; Washington, D.C. and at U.S. Department of Defense schools before coming to Illinois.
From 2011 through 2013, Dr. Torres served as the only superintendent on the federal Equity and Excellence Commission of the United States Department of Education. As part of the commission’s final report, Dr. Torres provided recommendations on closing the achievement gap for English Language Learners.
Dr. José M. Torres is a recipient of the 2014 Dr. Effie H. Jones Humanitarian Award. He was one of three educators from across the nation to receive this prestigious award from the American Association of School Administrators, which honors leadership in educational equity and excellence.
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Prior to joining U-46, Dr. Torres served as a Regional Superintendent in the Chicago Public Schools. Dr. Torres also held leadership positions in school districts in San Jose, CA; Anne Arundel, Baltimore, and Rockville, MD; Washington, D.C. and at U.S. Department of Defense schools before coming to Illinois.
From 2011 through 2013, Dr. Torres served as the only superintendent on the federal Equity and Excellence Commission of the United States Department of Education. As part of the commission’s final report, Dr. Torres provided recommendations on closing the achievement gap for English Language Learners.
Dr. José M. Torres is a recipient of the 2014 Dr. Effie H. Jones Humanitarian Award. He was one of three educators from across the nation to receive this prestigious award from the American Association of School Administrators, which honors leadership in educational equity and excellence.
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About José M. Torres, Ph.D.
Dr. José M. Torres was named President of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) in the summer of 2014. Before coming to IMSA, Dr. Torres was Superintendent of Schools in Elgin School District, U-46, Illinois’ second largest school district. From 2008-2014, he led successful efforts to increase student achievement, strengthen teacher effectiveness, and expand STEM learning opportunities.
Prior to joining U-46, Dr. Torres served as a Regional Superintendent in the Chicago Public Schools. Dr. Torres also held leadership positions in school districts in San Jose, CA; Anne Arundel, Baltimore, and Rockville, MD; Washington, D.C. and at U.S. Department of Defense schools before coming to Illinois.
From 2011 through 2013, Dr. Torres served as the only superintendent on the federal Equity and Excellence Commission of the United States Department of Education. As part of the commission’s final report, Dr. Torres provided recommendations on closing the achievement gap for English Language Learners.
Dr. José M. Torres is a recipient of the 2014 Dr. Effie H. Jones Humanitarian Award. He was one of three educators from across the nation to receive this prestigious award from the American Association of School Administrators, which honors leadership in educational equity and excellence.
Prior to joining U-46, Dr. Torres served as a Regional Superintendent in the Chicago Public Schools. Dr. Torres also held leadership positions in school districts in San Jose, CA; Anne Arundel, Baltimore, and Rockville, MD; Washington, D.C. and at U.S. Department of Defense schools before coming to Illinois.
From 2011 through 2013, Dr. Torres served as the only superintendent on the federal Equity and Excellence Commission of the United States Department of Education. As part of the commission’s final report, Dr. Torres provided recommendations on closing the achievement gap for English Language Learners.
Dr. José M. Torres is a recipient of the 2014 Dr. Effie H. Jones Humanitarian Award. He was one of three educators from across the nation to receive this prestigious award from the American Association of School Administrators, which honors leadership in educational equity and excellence.
| Present | Board of Directors, Illinois Association for Gifted Children | |
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| Present | President, Illinois Math and Science Academy | |
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Disciplines
Professional Service and Affiliations
| Present | Member, American Association of School Administrators (AASA) | Present | Member, American Education Research Association | Present | Member, Association for Supervision, Curriculum and Development | Present | Member, Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents | Present | Board of Directors, Illinois Association for Gifted Children |
Honors and Awards
- 2014 Dr. Effie H. Jones Humanitarian Award
- STEM Equity Pipeline
| 2004 - 2006 | Fellow, Harvard Business School | |
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| 2005 | Fellow, Eli Broad Urban Superintendents Academy | |
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| 1999 | Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), University of Maryland at College Park | |
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| 1985 | Master of Education, University of Maryland at College Park | |
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| 1983 | Bachelor of General Studies, University of Maryland at College Park | |
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| 1980 | Associates of Arts, Prince George's Community College | |
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