Doerr is 2026 Superintendent of Distinction

April 30, 2026 62

Dr. Scott Doerr, superintendent of Nokomis CUSD #22, has been named a 2026 Superintendent of Distinction by his peers in the Kaskaskia Region of the Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA).

Doerr was honored at an awards luncheon on Thursday, April 23, where 21 regional Superintendents of Distinction were recognized. Dr. Steven Isoye, Chair of the Illinois State Board of Education, served as the featured speaker.

“I am honored to be selected by my peers of the Kaskaskia Region,” said Doerr, who has been an educator for 32 years and superintendent of Nokomis CUSD #22 for 17 years. “We have a great group of superintendents in the region who provide support and assistance to each other as leaders. It has been a privilege to work alongside these great leaders for the past 17 years.”

Those nominating Doerr noted a number of successes during his tenure including his creation of strong academic programs so that all students can succeed, maintaining a balanced budget every year, completing building renovations to provide an excellent learning environment for all students, creating the peer-to-peer program, beginning the Education Pathways program to develop new teachers for the future, expanding the agriculture and family consumer science departments, providing additional dual credit opportunities for students and founding the Nokomis Education Foundation.

The Kaskaskia Region comprises of Macoupin, Montgomery, Bond, Fayette, Clinton, and Marion counties. Superintendents of Distinction were selected by peers in their region based on their commitment, dedication, and leadership.

“Exceptional leadership creates opportunities for students and strengthens communities,” said IASA Executive Director Dr. Brent Clark. “At Nokomis, Dr. Doerr’s forward-thinking approach and dedication have transformed the district in meaningful and measurable ways.”

The 12th 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.”