Contact: Jazmin Martinez
August 22, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SVCC’s Dr. Jon Mandrell Receives Friends of Education Award
DIXON, IL – Sauk Valley Community College’s Vice President of Academics and Student Services, Dr. Jon Mandrell, received the Friend of Education Award. The award is presented by the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools.
The Friend of Education Award recognizes individuals who demonstrate commitment to the success of public education and the ideals and mission of the Illinois Education Association.
Dr. Mandrell was nominated by Christopher Tennyson, Regional Superintendent of Schools for the Regional Office of Education #47. When asked about his nomination, Tennyson stated, “Dr. Mandrell has volunteered to provide many of our school districts support with their crisis plans. Jon has helped organize two trainings for our districts and first responders along with providing equipment and other resources. Jon has also had all the administrators at Sauk go through crisis training so they could help out in case any of our schools would need them. Jon has always been a strong advocate for school safety and we really appreciate all the help and support he has provided for many of our school districts.”
As Vice President of Academics and Student Services, Dr. Mandrell leads the College’s academic and student service departments, overseeing their direction and success. Before taking on this role, he served as Dean of Instructional Services and a faculty member in the Criminal Justice department at SVCC. Dr. Mandrell has demonstrated exceptional leadership, dedication, and passion for SVCC and public education in Illinois.
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