Superintendent's Page

Dr. Anthony McConnell

Superintendent of Schools

Education:

  • Doctorate in Education, Educational Administration, Western Illinois University
  • Master of Arts, Educational Administration, Western Illinois University
  • Master of Arts, English Language Learning, Western Governors University
  • Bachelor of Arts, History/Anthropology, Western Kentucky University

Experience:

  • Superintendent
  • Elementary School Principal
  • Elementary School Assistant Principal
  • Teacher:  High School American History and Government, English Language Learning

Family & Interests

Dr. McConnell lives in Frankfort, Illinois, with his wife, Cayce, and his two children, Aurelia and AJ.  As a principal, Dr. McConnell led his school to recognition by the Department of Education as a National Blue Ribbon School. He is the co-author of the book The Principled Principal: Ten Principles for Leading Exceptional Schools and regularly trains aspiring school principals throughout the state. He has served as an adjunct professor in the College of Education at Concordia University.  In his spare time, Dr. McConnell enjoys running, exercising, and spending time with family.