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The Springfield Public School's next superintendent shares his hopes for the district | First Listen

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Michelle Eccles
Published February 5, 2026 at 8:21 AM CST
Dr. Terrance Jordan
Dist. 186
Dr. Terrance Jordan

Terrance Jordan discusses his experience as an educator and his vision for District 186 moving forward. Jordan will take over in July when Superintendent Jennifer Gill retires.

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Michelle Eccles
Michelle Eccles anchors NPR Illinois' Morning Edition. Michelle has more than 30 years of experience in broadcasting which all began at her high school radio station, Homewood-Flossmoor High School in Flossmoor, Illinois. She attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale for her Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a focus in Radio Television and went on to become an award winning anchor and reporter for stations in Decatur and Springfield.
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