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Field Service Specialist

Don Farr
Field Service Specialist
Ph. 309 255-0579
don.farr@ilprincipals.org

Region Leadership

State Director
Amber Sensabaugh, Principal
Northeast Jr High School
amber.sensabaugh@silvis34.com
Region Director
Carmen Woods, Assistant Principal
Eugene Field Elem School
carmen.woods@rimsd41.org
Region Director
Carmen Woods, Assistant Principal
Washington Jr High School
carmen.woods@rimsd41.org
Treasurer
Keith Stewart, Principal
Riverdale Sr High School
kstewart@riverdaleschools.org
Communications Chair
Jessica Bollman, ELA Instructional Specialist
Rock Island ROE 49
jbollman73@gmail.com
Membership Chair
Jessica Bollman, ELA Instructional Specialist
Rock Island ROE 49
jbollman73@gmail.com
Diversity and Equity Chair
Tia-Farrah Edwards, Dean of Students and Academic Affairs A-G
Moline Sr High School
tedwards@molineschools.org
Awards Chair
Keith Stewart, Principal
Riverdale Sr High School
kstewart@riverdaleschools.org
Retired Administrators Chair
William Burrus, Retired Principal
billburrus@sbcglobal.net
Dean Representative
Tia-Farrah Edwards, Dean of Students and Academic Affairs A-G
Moline Sr High School
tedwards@molineschools.org
Other
Jacob Smithers, Assistant Regional Superintendent
Rock Island ROE 49
jacob.smithers@riroe.com

Blackhawk  Events

IPA Blackhawk Region Welcome Social and First In-Person Meeting of the 2026-2027 School Year
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 5:00:pm
type: In-Person
category: board
location: Iron Tee Golf
address: 6909 Iron Tee Way Bettendorf, IA 52722
In hopes of increasing participation, we are hosting our "Welcome Social and 1st Region Board Meeting" together on Tuesday, August 25th, at Iron Tee Golf, located at 6909 Iron Tee Way, Bettendorf, IA 52722. Golf, refreshments, and spirits will be provided. This is an opportunity to network with other administrators in our region as we start the 2026-2027 school year.
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IPA Blackhawk Region Meeting
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 9:30:am
type: Virtual
category: board
This IPA Blackhawk Region Meeting will be held virtually using the Zoom link provided. The agenda will be sent out to region members at least five days before the scheduled meeting.
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IPA Annual Conference - Unlocking Potential
Sunday, October 18, 2026 12:00:pm
type: Hybrid
category: pd
location: Peoria Civic Center
address: 201 SW Jefferson Ave Peoria, IL 61602
IPA Blackhawk Region members are encouraged to attend the annual conference. Please use the link to register. Our region will host a joint social with two other regions during the conference. More details will be provided as we get closer to the conference.
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IPA Blackhawk Region Holiday Social (TBD - QC Storm Game)
Thursday, November 19, 2026 6:00:pm
type: In-Person
category: social
location: Vibrant Arena at The Mark
address: 1201 River Drive Moline, IL 61265
We will be combining our November meeting with a holiday social. The plan is to attend a QC Storm game—more details to come after the schedule is posted.
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IPA Blackhawk Region Meeting
Tuesday, January 26, 2027 9:30:am
type: Virtual
category: board
This IPA Blackhawk Region Meeting will be held virtually using the Zoom link provided. The agenda will be sent out to region members at least five days before the scheduled meeting.
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IPA Blackhawk Region Meeting
Tuesday, March 9, 2027 9:30:am
type: Virtual
category: board
This IPA Blackhawk Region Meeting will be held virtually using the Zoom link provided. The agenda will be sent out to region members at least five days before the scheduled meeting.
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IPA Blackhawk Region Optional Meeting (Student Leadership/Awards Finalizing Details Meeting)
Tuesday, April 6, 2027 9:30:am
type: Virtual
category: studentRecognition
This meeting will be used to finalize the details for the IPA Blackhawk Region Student Leadership and Awards Breakfast scheduled for 4/16/2027.
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IPA Blackhawk Region Student Leadership/Principal Awards Breakfast
Friday, April 16, 2027 8:00:am
type: In-Person
category: studentRecognition
location: Vibrant at The Mark
address: 1201 River Drive Moline, IL 61265
This is our annual event where we recognize students in the highest grade levels across our school buildings in the region for demonstrating leadership and citizenship in their respective school communities. We also take this time to present the IPA awards to our local leaders for the year. =================== Doors open at 8:00 AM. The program will start at 8:30 with a breakfast buffet. Keynote speaker at 9:15. Awards presentation following. Events end around 11:00 AM.
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IPA Blackhawk Region Secretaries' Night Out
Tuesday, April 20, 2027 6:00:pm
type: In-Person
category: staffRecognition
location: Old Oaks Winery
address: 10814 1st Street W Milan, IL 61264
This evening is in honor of our local Administrative Assistants throughout the region. We encourage our local administrators to treat their secretaries to an evening at Old Oak Winery, complete with food, spirits, fellowship, fun, and door prizes, as a token of our appreciation for the work they do daily for everyone in our buildings. ** More specifics will be emailed to region building administrators in early 2027. We will be using the IPA online payment system this year, so that will be new.**
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IPA Blackhawk Region End of the Year Social
Thursday, May 6, 2027 6:00:pm
type: In-Person
category: social
location: Riverbandits or Steamwheeler Game
We aim to host a family-friendly end-of-the-year social, so we are considering a River Bandits or Steamwheelers game during the first week of May. More details will be shared once we get one finalized. We are hoping this idea will increase membership participation as we close out the year.
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IPA Blackhawk Region Annual Board Meeting
Tuesday, May 18, 2027 9:30:am
type: Virtual
category: board
This is our final meeting, which will serve as the annual board meeting. We will conduct the necessary elections and update and review the bylaws and goals. Also, begin planning for the 2027-2028 school year.
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