Deb Kerr for State Superintendent of Public Instruction

I believe the State Superintendent’s job is working relentlessly to ensure that every child’s dreams and aspirations are within their grasp.

~ Deb Kerr

Vote for Deborah Kerr on Tuesday, APRIL 6, 2021

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A Plan for All KidS

My vision as State Superintendent is to work cooperatively with all school districts throughout Wisconsin to make a world-class education system that is the highest performing in the country.

Success for
All Students

Achieve equity and excellence with rigorous learning

Innovative & Personalized Learning

Offer child-centered experiences and robust internet access

Engagement with Families & Communities

Foster partnerships to ensure world-class education

Strong, Respectful Leadership

Recruit the best and brightest to work in our schools

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There’s no room for politics in education

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Meet Deb Kerr

Your Candidate for the office of Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Fueled by optimism and a passion for learning, Dr. Deborah Kerr is a fearless champion for excellence and equity for all children.

With 40 years in education and 21 years as a Superintendent in public rural and suburban districts, Deb has worked in parochial, charter, private and public schools. She served as a leader in national and state superintendent associations. For the past 13 years, she was the proud Superintendent of Brown Deer Schools, a district with 80% students of color and 50% in poverty. She stepped down in June to pursue other educational leadership opportunities to continue helping students and families.

Deb is a passionate advocate for women leaders, mentoring peers across the state and inspiring them to reach new heights. She currently is Co-Chair of the UW-Madison Task Force to Advance Teachers and Leaders in the Pipeline.

One of the greatest qualities in an outstanding leader is the ability to empower and develop leadership in others. No one does this better than Dr. Kerr.

Teresa Curley

FORMER COLLEAGUE

"[Deb Kerr] has been a highly successful school superintendent in two Wisconsin districts leading both of those to new heights of achievement. Her mantra is equity and excellence for all students. Most importantly, her example, her words and her actions mirror this mantra."

Dr. Daniel Burke

retired Superintendent who hired Kerr in 1990 as a principal in Antioch, IL

"Dr. Kerr has given me the confidence that a female can do anything she puts her mind to as long as she’s passionate and hard-working. When I graduated I told my mom, ‘I feel like I can do anything!’"

Deb Kerr for State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Vote for Deborah Kerr on Tuesday, APRIL 6, 2021

A Plan for All KidS

Success forAll Students

Innovative & Personalized Learning

Engagement with Families & Communities

Strong, Respectful Leadership

There’s no room for politics in education

Meet Deb Kerr

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