Superintendent
Dr. Teresa Polson, proudly serves as Superintendent of Schools in Valley View School District 365U, a PK-12 large unit district serving nearly 15,000 learners and their families and 2,500 staff members in the communities of Bolingbrook, Romeoville, and portions of neighboring communities.
Dr. Polson is deeply rooted in the Valley View community, having first joined the VVSD staff in 2005 as a Science Teacher at Martinez Middle School. Over her career in education, she has held multiple vital leadership roles within the district and surrounding region, including serving as the VVSD Special Education District Coordinator, Extended School Year Principal, and Dean of Students at Brooks Middle School. She later served as Assistant Director of Student Services for VVSD before transitioning into building leadership as the Assistant Principal and then Principal of Jane Addams Middle School. Most recently, she expanded her executive leadership as the Assistant Superintendent for Addison School District 4 before returning home to VVSD as Assistant Superintendent and now Superintendent of Schools.
Driven by a passion for creating equitable access for all students, Dr. Polson has a proven track record of student growth and school excellence. Under her leadership as Principal, Jane Addams Middle School earned an "Exemplary" summative designation from the Illinois State Board of Education in 2018, 2019, and 2021, placing the school in the top 10% statewide. Her strategic vision also guided the school to full RAMP Certification from the American School Counselor Association in 2017. Recognized for her expertise in curriculum, instruction, climate, and culture, she was approved by the State of Illinois to serve as an Illinois Peer Learning Partner mentor for underperforming schools. She is also a highly regarded educational voice and thought leader, frequently presenting at national and state conferences, including ASCD, AMLE, the ESSA Conference, and the IASB/IASA/IASBO Joint Annual Conference.
Dr. Polson earned her Bachelor of Science from Illinois State University and a Bachelor of Arts from Governors State University. She continued her advanced education at Northern Illinois University, where she earned a Master’s degree in Education Administration, an Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in Educational Leadership, and her Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership.
It is truly my honor to be part of the Valley View School District community and I am humbled by being entrusted by our students, families, staff members, Board of Education and all stakeholders in serving as Superintendent of Schools.
Our commitment is to meet the educational needs of Every Learner, Every Day while providing a learning experience that produces future leaders who are Empathetic Citizens, Critical Thinkers, Adaptive Learners, and Effective Communicators. These learning goals reflect the hopes, dreams, and aspirations of our community for our learners.
Together, we will make a difference in preparing learners for their future.
Dr. Teresa Polson
Superintendent
