Dr. Daniel Woestman - Achievements

Achievements

Doubled AP and dual-credit course and increased pass rate by 50%.
Increased immediate college attendance of graduates by 7%.
Increased graduation rate of minority subgroups by more than 5%.
Consistently beat the state achievement gap for high school SAT results by 5%.
Achieved National Great Place to Work Certification in 2018, 2019 & 2020 and increased teacher retention by 8% over 5 years.
Oversaw construction of Advanced Technology Center for local community college resulting in a $6M+ savings to taxpayers.
Successfully negotiated four collective bargaining agreements.
Rolled up two-way dual language program from K-4 to 10th grade.
Certified nationally as Marzano Research Level 1 High Reliability Schools District.
Instituted seven ISBE career endorsement pathway offerings in two high schools.
Completed multi-year 1:1 technology initiative in grades K-12.
Oversaw long-term demographic study and resulting boundary changes.
Implemented employee wellness clinic resulting in insurance savings.
Transitioned to a proficiency-based report card in six elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools.
Awarded ISBE high school competency waiver for two high schools.

From 7 Superintendents: What 2020 Taught us About Leading (link)
Four Conversations to Have With Your Team: A School Leadership Fable about Engaging Employees and Harnessing the New Generation of Teachers and Educators (link)
Destructive Leadership Behaviors and Workplace Attitudes in Schools, 2015 (link)

LaSalle County ROE: Presentations for 21st Century Leaders, 2013
Kishwauke Intermediate District ROE: Presentations for 21st Century Leaders, 2012
Byron School District: Presentations for 21st Century Leaders, 2012
Rockton School District: Presentations for 21st Century Leaders, 2011