Dr. Joan Kowal is currently Superintendent in Residence with Nova Southeastern University/Fischler School of Education, and recently completed her 38th year in public education. Previously, she has served 16 years as superintendent in California & Florida as Superintendent in both Volusia County and Palm Beach County. Prior to that she was Superintendent in Ferguson-Florissant, Missouri, Assistant Superintendent for five years in Denver, Colorado and administrator/educator for 17 years in the South Bend Community School Corporation. Dr. Kowal earned her Ed.D. and M.S. from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana and completed her B.A. at Marquette University.  Her membership in professional organizations includes the Horace Mann League, Urban Superintendents Association of America, Phi Delta Kappa, and the Texas Tech University Superintendent Advisory Panel.  Phi Delta Kappa released a “Fast Back” titled “What's Right with Public Education” co-authored by Kowal.  Dr. Kowal has served as President of the Century Club; previous Executive Committee Member for AASA and current Member; former Trustee for The National School Board's Foundation; and Trustee for the Worldwide Junior Achievement Board. - *AcademicalVillage.com is honored to give Dr. Kowal the "Leadership Integrity Honor"' ... Dr. Kowal has a strong background in the sciences and has supported various initiatives.