Maroa-Forsyth School District’s Board of Education Monday evening that voted unanimously to hire Adam Ibbotson as the new Superintendent of the Maroa-Forsyth School CUSD#2 starting July 1, 2024. 

Ibbotson has worked in the education field for more than 20 years, currently serving as the principal at Sherman Elementary School as a part of the Williamsville CUSD#15. 

The announcement follows after the board completed a search involving the community's key stakeholders, and current school teacher and building leadership to hire for this vital leadership role for the district.

Upon completing his bachelor’s degree from Eastern Illinois University, Ibbotson's teaching career includes time at at Olney East Richland, Glenwood High School, and Williamsville. 

Beginning in 2015, Ibbotson transitioned to administrative roles within Williamsville district. He worked as the educational specialist in grades 5-12 and junior high assistant principal. Later he served the district as director of educational services K-12 and as the assistant principal at both Sherman Elementary and Williamsville Junior High School. In 2019, he became the principal at Sherman Elementary School where he currently serves. 

During his time as a teacher and administrator, he has also served as a football coach, track coach, and scholastic bowl sponsor.

Ibbotson holds a bachelor’s degree in middle-level education, a master’s degree in natural sciences with a concentration in chemistry, and a master's in educational leadership from Eastern Illinois University. He completed a postgraduate certificate from Illinois State University for school superintendent as well.

Ibbotson grew up on a farm in Southeastern Illinois where he graduated high school from Edwards County High School in Albion, IL. He and his wife, Kate, have two children, Claire and Charlie. Claire is a sophomore education major at Evangel University in Springfield, MO, and Charlie is a junior at Williamsville High School.