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Jerry Cook

Democratic · Illinois · 2026

Running for Kane County Regional Superintendent of Schools, Illinois

Top priorities

From other published sources

  • Expanding professional development and coaching for educators and administrators, per Kane County Democratic Party
  • Strengthening pathways for college, career and workforce readiness, per Kane County Democratic Party
  • Ensuring every student has access to a high-quality education regardless of background, per Kane County Democratic Party
Biography

Cook is a lifelong educator with more than 30 years serving Kane County students and families, per his campaign site. He held principal positions at East Aurora School District 131 and School District U-46, per his campaign site. He holds a doctorate in educational policy and organizational leadership from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and superintendent certification, per his campaign site.

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