It’s been a difficult few years for public education in Iowa. Inadequate funding challenges all Iowa districts but when one of our goals is “all students deserve high quality instruction which provides academic, social, and emotional learning to prepare for a successful future,” the challenge is even greater—especially in a district as large and diverse as the Cedar Rapids Public Schools.
Superintendent Brad Buck and Tammy Wawro, President of the Iowa State Education Association, will speak at the January Intersections. Come to learn, to ask questions,
and to understand the role of the community in supporting and strengthening our public schools to benefit all of our children.
Dr. Tammy Wawro, a teacher on release from Cedar Rapids, was elected the Iowa State Education Association’s (ISEA) president in April 2012 and reelected to a second term in April 2015 by member delegates who attended the ISEA’s annual meeting in Des Moines. She was a trainer for the National Education Association’s (NEA) Family School Community Partnership and a presenter for the Center for Collaborative Solutions, and has been involved in a variety of association roles throughout her career. Tammy received her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of Northern Iowa in 1995, National Board Certification in 1999, a master’s degree in educational technology in 2002, and her EdD in Teacher Leadership from Walden University in 2015. She is married with three children, a daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren.
Dr. Brad Buck began his duties as Superintendent of the Cedar Rapids Community School District on July 1, 2015. Prior to that he served as Director of the Iowa Department of Education, Superintendent of the Saydel Community School District, and Associate Superintendent of the Waukee Community School District. Brad received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Northern Iowa, MEd from Iowa State University, and PhD from Iowa State University. He and his wife, Traci, are the parent of six children.