Illinois Principals Association

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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
Washington Jr High School
carmen.woods@rimsd41.org
Region Director - Elect
Judi Simon, Principal
Phoenix Program
jsimon@bhased.org
Secretary
Lynsy Oswald, Principal
Hamilton Elem School
loswald@molineschools.org
Treasurer
Keith Stewart, Principal
Riverdale Sr High School
kstewart@riverdaleschools.org
Communications Chair
Jessica Bollman, Principal
Taylor Ridge Elem School
jbollman@rr300.org
Membership Chair
Jessica Bollman, Principal
Taylor Ridge Elem School
jbollman@rr300.org
Legislative Chair
Patrick Versluis, Principal
Denkmann Elem School
Patrick.Versluis@rimsd41.org
Diversity and Equity Chair
Tia-Farrah Edwards, Dean of Students and Academic Affairs A-G
Moline Sr High School
tedwards@molineschools.org
Assistant Principals Chair
Krista Lonian, Assistant Principal
Rock Island Center for Math and Science
krista.lonian@rimsd41.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 Secretaries' Night Out Event
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 6:00:pm
type: In-Person
category: staffRecognition
location: Old Oak Winery
address: 10814 1st St. 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 2026. 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 (location TBD)
Thursday, May 7, 2026 5:00:pm
type: In-Person
category: social
location: TBD
address: TBD
This year, we aim to host a family-friendly end-of-the-year social, so we are considering an outing to the River Bandits or Steamwheelers game in May. More details will be shared once we get one finalized. We are hoping this idea will increase membership participation as we closed out the year.
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IPA Blackhawk Region Annual Board Meeting
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 9:30:am
type: Virtual
category: board
This is our final meeting, which will serve as the annual board meeting for the year. We will conduct necessary elections, update and review the bylaws and goals. Also, begin planning for the 2026-2027 school year. Carmen Woods is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: IPA Blackhawk Region Annual Board Meeting Time: May 19, 2026 09:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88584890957?pwd=4Fm6JgxFfYzSe4qQlCDpRn9ZkRYOCG.1 Meeting ID: 885 8489 0957 Passcode: N4p6cM --- One tap mobile +13052241968,,88584890957#,,,,*937635# US +13092053325,,88584890957#,,,,*937635# US --- Dial by your location • +1 305 224 1968 US • +1 309 205 3325 US • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) • +1 646 931 3860 US • +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) • +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) • +1 689 278 1000 US • +1 719 359 4580 US • +1 253 205 0468 US • +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) • +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) • +1 360 209 5623 US • +1 386 347 5053 US • +1 507 473 4847 US • +1 564 217 2000 US • +1 669 444 9171 US • +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 885 8489 0957 Passcode: 937635 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kde9XYz92r
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