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Daniel O'Donnell, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
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Superintendent Daniel O’Donnell, Ed.D. is known as someone continually focused on high academic achievement and maintaining fiscal responsibility during times of change. However, it is his dedication to his students that best defines his superintendency in Oswego Community Unit School District 308. Improving student learning is his top priority and he holds high expectations for all staff, parents and students in the district. He also believes that the district must communicate effectively to bring the school/community partnership forward together to accomplish positive results for all students.
Dr. O’Donnell models lifelong learning as a member of the Association of Urban Superintendents and Illinois’ Large Unit District Association. He also maintains a visible presence in the community through his participation in local organizations including the Oswego Economic Development Commission, two chambers of commerce, the Heritage Group YMCA, and the local Optimist and Rotary clubs. A strong advocate for the arts, Dr. O’Donnell conducts the Mark Twain Chorale International and has toured with the group throughout the U.S. and abroad for 14 years.
Dr. O’Donnell came to District 308 in 2009 after retiring from Missouri. During his more than 30 years in education, Dr. O’Donnell served students as a teacher (vocal and instrumental music), coach (football, basketball, and tennis), principal, associate superintendent of human resources and finance, and superintendent of schools. His 16 years of experience as a Missouri superintendent was served in Francis Howell, Scotland County and Lesterville school districts.
Dr. O’Donnell received his doctorate in administration from the University of Missouri-Columbia and his master’s and bachelor’s degrees from Truman State University.
Dr. O’Donnell’s wife of 33 years, Sharon, is also a retired music educator having taught vocal and instrumental music for 29 years in Missouri. The couple has two grown children who are continuing in the family business. William is a teacher/author/artist in South Carolina and Patrick teaches instrumental music in Missouri.
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