ROE 17 POD

ROE 17 POD

Passing the Torch: A Career Retrospective with Mark E. Jontry

15 min · 21 de abr de 2026
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After 18 years at the helm of ROE #17 and over 30 years in Illinois education, Regional Superintendent Mark E. Jontry is preparing to retire. In this special episode, we flip the script and put Mark in the guest chair. He reflects on his journey from a Tri-Valley teacher to a statewide leader in education policy. We discuss the legacy of the programs he helped build, including RAS and the Central Illinois Bridge Academy, and hear his vision for the future of the office as he prepares to hand over the reins. Join us for a look at three decades of service to the students, educators, and families of DeWitt, Livingston, Logan, and McLean counties.

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