Dr. Adam Brumbaugh, superintendent of Geneseo CUSD #228, has been named the 2025 Superintendent of Distinction by his colleagues in the Blackhawk Region of the Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA).
Brumbaugh was honored at an awards luncheon on Thursday in Springfield. State Superintendent Dr. Tony Sanders was the featured speaker, where 21 IASA regional Superintendents of Distinction were recognized.
"I am humbled and honored to represent the Black Hawk Region, and I am grateful to work alongside so many talented superintendents," said Brumbaugh, who has been an educator for 21 years and superintendent of Geneseo CUSD #228 for seven years. "Such recognition is a credit to Geneseo and the committed families, staff, students and Board of Education I have the pleasure to work with."
Those nominating Brumbaugh noted a number of successes during his tenure including:
Implemented instructional coaching cycles for every teacher.
Led the implementation of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
Oversaw construction of a new $4.2 million Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center.
Renewed a standards-based approach to teaching and learning.
The Blackhawk Region includes school districts in Rock Island, Henry, and Mercer counties. Superintendents of Distinction were selected by peers in their region based on their commitment, dedication and leadership.
"Effective school leadership requires both vision and the ability to execute," said IASA Executive Director Dr. Brent Clark. "Dr. Brumbaugh has demonstrated both qualities consistently throughout his career in Geneseo. His focus on building community partnerships while enhancing educational opportunities has created lasting positive change for students."
The 11th annual luncheon was sponsored by Stifel, the country's leading underwriter of K-12 school bonds.
"The superintendents honored today exemplify the depth of leadership and personal commitment that exceptional superintendents bring to their districts to serve students and staff to be the best they can be," said Anne Noble, Managing Director of Stifel. "Stifel's longtime commitment to IASA culminates in honoring these amazing superintendents and thanking them for all they do for the students of Illinois."
