Alumnus, Dr. David Lodes, Selected as Superintendent of Schools for Archdiocese

Released: 10/31/07

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The School of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of one of our exceptional alumni, Dr. David Lodes, as Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. 

Dr. Lodes received his doctoral degree in educational administration from the department of Educational Policy and Leadership in 1995. His experience includes over 35 years of service in schools.  Most recently, he completed his tenure as Superintendent of the Arrowhead School District, having served in that role for 14 years. David also served as principal of Arrowhead High School as well as chair and supervisor of the science department there.

School of Education Dean, Dr. Bill Henk, who served as chair of the Archdiocesan search committee, comments, “The Archdiocese of Milwaukee is fortunate to have obtained the services of a talented, experienced, and distinguished educational leader like Dr. David Lodes.  I believe that Dr. Lodes will work extremely well with the Director of Catholic Schools, Mr. Charles Allison, to usher in an exciting new era for Catholic Education in the region.  Our School of Education looks forward to collaborating with this dynamic leadership team in support of our treasured Catholic elementary and secondary schools.”  Associate Dean, Dr. Kathleen Cepelka, who also served on the Archdiocese’s search committee, echoed these sentiments. 

Dr. Lodes began his term on October 19, and is already hard at work aiming to “Be the Difference” for our Catholic schools.   

Click here to read the announcement made by the Archdiocese