LEAD
Learn. Engage. Advance. Develop.
A Trusted Network for Women Who Lead
Over the past several years, IAPSS has been proud to support a community for women superintendents through the WELL network. As our profession evolves, so must the way we support and develop leaders.
We proudly introduce LEAD—Learn, Engage, Advance, Develop—a professional learning and connection program designed for female superintendents and guided by a distinguished committee of women leaders in the superintendency. LEAD provides a dedicated space for collaboration, networking, and growth, recognizing the unique experiences and perspectives women bring to district leadership. Through targeted professional learning and meaningful peer connections, participants build strong networks, share insights, and gain practical strategies to lead with confidence and impact. LEAD reflects our commitment to supporting and advancing women in the superintendency across Indiana.
LEAD is more than a program; it is a community of trusted leaders committed to supporting one another and elevating women in the superintendency.
Inaugural LEAD Summit:
November 12, 2026
Meet the Women of the LEAD Committee
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Mrs. Karen Shuman
Culver Community Schools
District I -
Dr. Amy Korus
Whitko Community Schools
District II -
Mrs. Michele Starkey
Logansport Community Schools
District III -
Dr. Tania Grimes
Southeast Fountain Schools
District IV -
Dr. Kat Jessup
Brownsburg Community Schools
District V -
Mrs. Emily Schaeffer
Nettle Creek School Corporation
District VI -
Dr. Tara Rasche
Northeast Dubois Schools
District VII -
Dr. Teresa Brown
Madison Consolidated Schools
District VIII