
Applies research-based design to school improvement.Advocates for public education including adequate funding.He has researched Finland’s educational system and sought it replicated as an example of a country’s efforts to have equal educational opportunities for all children. He is dedicated leader looking out for the best interests of all public school children. He is a former Indiana Superintendent of the Year and well respected in the state and community.

He and his neighboring superintendents along with board members often publish letters to the editor about the plight of public schools and the legislator’s efforts to derail public schools. He produced a widely distributed video touting the decline in funding and support for public schools. Rocky Killion ( ) is a champion and advocate for public education. Rocky Killion, Superintendent, West Lafayette Community Schools, West Lafayette, Indiana

He “sells” Wayne as the place to be as employees and as students. He works hard to make sure his staff feels valued and in turn seeing the students as the valued customers they are. The commitment by Jeff Butts to his school district, community, students and staff is simply amazing. Jeff Butts, Superintendent, Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township, Indianapolis, Indiana Coopman, Executive Director, Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents and Rocky Killion, Superintendent, West Lafayette Community Schools, West Lafayette, Ind. Jeff Butts, Superintendent, Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township, Indianapolis, Ind.
