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A Pekin school administrator has been named Galesburg's first woman superintendent

The Daily Peoria teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 2 sources

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Pekin's assistant superintendent of curriculum and personnel has been named superintendent of Galesburg Community Unit School District 205. Sheila Coussens-Martin will be the first woman to lead the district, and she starts July 1, 2027.

Coussens-Martin brings years of Illinois school experience to Galesburg

25+
years in Illinois public education
2019
year she became Pekin's assistant superintendent
1st
woman to lead District 205

Sources: OurQuadCities, Radio Monmouth, IL

Radio Monmouth reports she takes over after Superintendent John Asplund retires June 30, 2027. During her time at Pekin Community High School District 303, the district expanded career and technical education, dual credit, Advanced Placement and special education opportunities.

  • Roots: Avon High School graduate who grew up in St. Augustine
  • Plans: work-based learning, student achievement, achievement gaps
  • Degrees: bachelor's from Notre Dame; advanced degrees from Western Illinois

Galesburg's superintendent job changes hands in summer 2027

  1. 2019Coussens-Martin becomes assistant superintendent at Pekin Community High School District 303.
  2. June 2027Superintendent John Asplund retires from District 205.
  3. July 2027Coussens-Martin begins as District 205 superintendent.

Sources: OurQuadCities, Radio Monmouth, IL

Sources: OurQuadCities, Radio Monmouth, IL

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