Dr. Glenn “Max” McGee

President, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy®
Dr. Glenn “Max” McGee is recognized as a dynamic leader, teacher, speaker and writer on critical issues in educational leadership and legislation. He is President of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, a residential academy that educates the top math and science students in Illinois and is active in statewide outreach programs. Dr. McGee is a former Illinois State Superintendent of Education, and has been a teacher, principal and superintendent to three Illinois public school districts. He is a past chairman and current member of the board of the Golden Apple Foundation. He also serves on the board of the Great Books Foundation, the Governor’s P-20 Council, the Diversifying Higher Education Faculty in Illinois Board, as well as the Museum of Science and Industry’s Advisory Council. Dr. McGee is a regular speaker at state and national conferences, has published several articles and coauthored two books, most recently The Perfect School. Dr. McGee’s published research on high achieving, high poverty schools that have closed the achievement gap has garnered state and national attention for identifying how schools and communities can help all students succeed. His mission is to make an enduring difference in the lives of all children and to share his passionate commitment and support with Illinois’ educational leaders.