Dr. James Stelter, Superintendent of Schools

The Board of Education appointed Dr. James Stelter to Superintendent on July 1, 2010.

Dr. James Stelter was Associate Superintendent in 2009-10, and was in charge of the District’s finances and operations for seven years. Dr. Stelter joined District 2 in 2003, and has been instrumental in leading and supporting numerous strategic plan initiatives for the benefit of students and staff in the District. He had a strong role in the development of the 2009-2014 Strategic Plan and is overseeing the Master Facilities Planning initiative.

Dr. Stelter brings a strong business and operations background to the position. Before joining District 2, Dr. Stelter worked as the Business Manager for Park Forest Elementary School District 163. He also has substantial experience in the private sector with Nike and General Electric, where he held senior operations and financial positions.

Dr. Stelter holds a doctorate in educational leadership from National-Louis University, and a master's degree in finance from University of Memphis.