Matthew Montgomery, Ph.D.
Superintendent of Lake Forest School Districts 67 and 115 in Illinois
Matthew Montgomery, Ph.D.‘s career in education began as a high school science teacher in Canfield, Ohio. He later served as principal at Waterloo Middle and High Schools, and in 2013, he became the Superintendent of Waterloo Local School District, emphasizing STEM education. In 2015, he moved to Revere Local School District, implementing strategic plans, community initiatives, and overseeing major capital projects. In 2021, he assumed leadership roles in Lake Forest School Districts 67 and 115 in Illinois, focusing on strategic development and a major funding referendum.
A proponent of lifelong learning, Dr. Montgomery is also the Lead Superintendent for Cohort and Partner Connections with the School Superintendents Association (AASA), co-chairs the AASA STEM Leadership Consortium, and imparted his knowledge as a past instructor at the graduate level at the American College of Education.
Speaker's Events
Dream School: Finding the College That’s Right for You (Event 1 of 2)
Journalist and New York Times bestselling author
Superintendent of Lake Forest School Districts 67 and 115 in Illinois
10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People (Event 2 of 2)
Professor of Psychology, University of Texas at Austin, and co-founder of the Texas Behavioral Science and Policy Institute
Superintendent of Lake Forest School Districts 67 and 115 in Illinois
The Breakthrough Years: A New Scientific Framework for Raising Thriving Teens
President of Families and Work Institute
Superintendent of Lake Forest School Districts 67 and 115 in Illinois