Dr. Utsinger grew up on a farm near Canton, Illinois and attended Spoon River Valley High School. He graduated as the valedictorian of his class and has attended the University of Illinois, Illinois State University, Bradley University, Northern Illinois University, and Western Illinois University.
Dr. Utsinger worked as a Corporate Instructor for Sprint (technology instructor), taught High School Mathematics for 9 years in central Illinois, and is in his 10th year of school administration. Jeff is currently the Assistant Superintendent/CSBO/Business Manager of the Canton CUSD 66 school district.
Dr. Utsinger started is administration career at Geneseo Dist #228, where he was awarded the Illinois Principals Association (BlackHawk Region) "Assistant Principal of the Year" for 2015. BlackHawk Region's "Assistant Principal of the Year". Jeff has served as a coach, teacher, Dean of Students, Assistant Principal, Principal, and now is an Assistant Superintendent. "Utsinger named Canton’s Asst. Superintendent of Schools"
Jeff is married to his wife, Lori, and they have a son. Lori, who is a partner at a law firm, successfully won her case in front of the Iowa Supreme Court on Feb 23, 2022. The session can be seen here.
Jeff earned his Doctorate by successfully defending his dissertation on Nov 2, 2022. Dissertation title: "The Effect of Maternal Education on Children's Academic Growth and Attainment in Elementary School".
Utsinger, J. (2022). The Effect of Maternal Education on Children’s Academic Growth and Attainment in Elementary School (Order No. 29994397). Available from Dissertations & Theses @ Western Illinois University; ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (2766035315). https://www.proquest.com/dissertations-theses/effect-maternal-education-on-children-s-academic/docview/2766035315/se-2
Education:
Western Illinois University, Moline, IL, Jan 2016-Dec 2022
Major: Doctorate in Educational Leadership (Ed.D)
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, 2015-August 2018
Major: Chief School Business Official (CSBO)
Western Illinois University, Moline, IL, 2014-Dec 2016
Major: Masters in Ed Leadership with Superintendency Endorsement (Ed.S)
Bradley University, Peoria, IL, 2011- Dec 2013
Major: Masters in Educational Administration with Type 75
Illinois State University, Bloomington/Normal, Illinois, 1999-2002
Bachelor of Science, May 2002
Majors: Mathematics & Secondary Education
Endorsements: Middle School Education in Mathematics and Social Sciences
University of Illinois, Champaign/Urbana, Illinois, 1997-1999
Major: Astronomy/Mathematics (Transferred to ISU)
Spoon River Valley High School, London Mills, Illinois, 1993-1997
Diploma, Valedictorian
One of Jeff's passions is singing. Jeff has been professional trained in Opera and has performed in various musicals, operas, and musical groups.
This is an article featuring Jeff in the Quad City Times: Geneseo School Administrator learns his lesson
On July 13th, 2018, Jeff graduated from the week-long IASA Aspiring Superintendent Academy in Springfield, IL.
This article from the Northern Illinois University Publication featuring Jeff - NIU Alumni Accomplishments Spotlight
Dr. Utsinger worked as a Corporate Instructor for Sprint (technology instructor), taught High School Mathematics for 9 years in central Illinois, and is in his 10th year of school administration. Jeff is currently the Assistant Superintendent/CSBO/Business Manager of the Canton CUSD 66 school district.
Dr. Utsinger started is administration career at Geneseo Dist #228, where he was awarded the Illinois Principals Association (BlackHawk Region) "Assistant Principal of the Year" for 2015. BlackHawk Region's "Assistant Principal of the Year". Jeff has served as a coach, teacher, Dean of Students, Assistant Principal, Principal, and now is an Assistant Superintendent. "Utsinger named Canton’s Asst. Superintendent of Schools"
Jeff is married to his wife, Lori, and they have a son. Lori, who is a partner at a law firm, successfully won her case in front of the Iowa Supreme Court on Feb 23, 2022. The session can be seen here.
Jeff earned his Doctorate by successfully defending his dissertation on Nov 2, 2022. Dissertation title: "The Effect of Maternal Education on Children's Academic Growth and Attainment in Elementary School".
Utsinger, J. (2022). The Effect of Maternal Education on Children’s Academic Growth and Attainment in Elementary School (Order No. 29994397). Available from Dissertations & Theses @ Western Illinois University; ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (2766035315). https://www.proquest.com/dissertations-theses/effect-maternal-education-on-children-s-academic/docview/2766035315/se-2
Education:
Western Illinois University, Moline, IL, Jan 2016-Dec 2022
Major: Doctorate in Educational Leadership (Ed.D)
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, 2015-August 2018
Major: Chief School Business Official (CSBO)
Western Illinois University, Moline, IL, 2014-Dec 2016
Major: Masters in Ed Leadership with Superintendency Endorsement (Ed.S)
Bradley University, Peoria, IL, 2011- Dec 2013
Major: Masters in Educational Administration with Type 75
Illinois State University, Bloomington/Normal, Illinois, 1999-2002
Bachelor of Science, May 2002
Majors: Mathematics & Secondary Education
Endorsements: Middle School Education in Mathematics and Social Sciences
University of Illinois, Champaign/Urbana, Illinois, 1997-1999
Major: Astronomy/Mathematics (Transferred to ISU)
Spoon River Valley High School, London Mills, Illinois, 1993-1997
Diploma, Valedictorian
One of Jeff's passions is singing. Jeff has been professional trained in Opera and has performed in various musicals, operas, and musical groups.
This is an article featuring Jeff in the Quad City Times: Geneseo School Administrator learns his lesson
On July 13th, 2018, Jeff graduated from the week-long IASA Aspiring Superintendent Academy in Springfield, IL.
This article from the Northern Illinois University Publication featuring Jeff - NIU Alumni Accomplishments Spotlight
2018 IASA Aspiring Superintendent Academy Graduates
