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Sara has served the statewide education community in many capacities, most recently as the Associate Director/General Counsel to the Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA) and its members for the past 12 years. In her role with IASA, she negotiated thousands of administrator contracts, advised the association on policies and legislative initiatives, and represented the association on numerous task forces and legislative matters.
Additionally, Sara assisted in the drafting and implementation of many education reform initiatives including but not limited to Senate Bills 315, 100, 7 and 1947, as well as the State’s ESSA Plan and Quality Framework/Supporting Rubric. She is currently the Chair of the Illinois Balanced Accountability Measure. Sara is a sought-after speaker at state, local and national conferences on School Law, education reforms and administrative employment contracts. She is also an Affiliate Professor at Southern Illinois University.