Andrew Jordan

Principal and Superintendent

Donovan CUSD #3 illinois

Donovan, Illinois

About Andrew Jordan

Andrew Jordan is an American educator and school administrator. He is the current Superintendent of Donovan Community Unit School District #3 in Donovan, Illinois. He began this role in 2023 after serving as the district’s 6–12 principal from 2019 to 2023.

Jordan has worked in public education since 2010. He started his career as a high school teacher and boys’ basketball coach at West Prairie High School in Sciota, Illinois. He later became the school’s assistant principal. From 2016 to 2018, he served as principal of West Carroll Primary School in Savanna, Illinois, where he led a school of 450 students.

During his time at Donovan, Jordan has overseen several grant-funded projects and school improvements. These include high-impact tutoring programs, school safety and mental health initiatives, and facility upgrades. He has also helped restructure teacher pay and improve communication between the district and the community.

Jordan earned a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and physical education from Northern Illinois University. He holds a master’s and specialist degree in educational leadership from Western Illinois University. He also has a Chief School Business Official endorsement from the University of Illinois at Springfield. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) at Western Illinois University.

Jordan is active in professional education groups and mentors new principals and student teachers. He has presented at state education conferences and serves on regional and state-level education committees.

He lives in Martinton, Illinois, with his wife and three children.

Education

Western Illinois University

Macomb, Illinois
Doctor of Education (in progress)
Educational Leadership
2023 – Present

Educational Specialist
Educational Leadership with Superintendent Endorsement
2017 – 2019

Master’s Degree
Educational Administration with Type 75 Principal License
2012 – 2014

Media

Press

https://vermilioncountyfirst.com/2025/06/05/oakwood-school-board-hires-former-donovan-admin-as-new-superintendent/https://ceoworld.biz/2025/04/26/the-principal-who-listens-a-look-at-andrew-jordans-journey-in-education/https://finance.yahoo.com/news/award-winning-superintendent-andrew-jordan-153000076.html https://www.accessnewswire.com/newsroom/en/business-and-professional-services/leading-with-purpose-andrew-jordan-shares-daily-habits-and-lesso-1032385 https://bmmagazine.co.uk/business/from-the-sidelines-to-the-superintendents-office-andrew-jordans-story/https://www.mycarrollcountynews.com/sports_school/article_fc971a32-1dce-11e6-b078-f71fa4cd918c.html

Awards & Recognition

Principal of the Year, Cornbelt Region – Illinois Principal Association (IPA), 2022

Licenses & Certifications

Chief School Business Official (C.S.B.O.) Endorsement – University of Illinois at Springfield, 2020
Type 75 Principal License – Illinois State Board of Education, 2014
Superintendent Endorsement – Illinois State Board of Education, 2019
K–12 Physical Education Endorsement – Illinois State Board of Education
Driver Education Endorsement – Illinois State Board of Education

Boards & Memberships

Illinois Principal Association – Member
Illinois Association of School Business Officials – Member
Iroquois County Superintendent Career & Technical Education Board – Secretary
Illinois State Representative Jason Bunting’s Education Committee – Member
Illinois Masonic Student Assistance Program (IMSAP) State Committee – Committee Member

Philanthropy

Watseka Masonic Lodge – Member and President
Danville Scottish Rite – Member
Stockton 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament – Organizer (2005–2017), raised over $50,000 for Stockton CUSD 206 youth sports
Martinton Summer Baseball League – Volunteer Coach
Donovan Booster Basketball – Volunteer Coach
Watseka Park District Youth Soccer – Volunteer Coach