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ACSA at 50 | Past leaders: Lillie Campbell
August 9, 2021
Lillie Campbell first joined ACSA in 1976. She served in leadership positions in Region 3 and was elected to serve as ACSA President in 2000-2001, becoming the first African American woman to hold ACSA’s highest office.
When you were president, what issues were facing educators? Are they the same as today?
“We’re still facing the same issues, still looking at funding. What we were doing as administrators was trying to work with CTA and forge together to get any more funding. In 2000, special education was underfunded, very much so, so we made a trip to Washington, D.C.”
“We’re still facing the same issues, still looking at funding. What we were doing as administrators was trying to work with CTA and forge together to get any more funding. In 2000, special education was underfunded, very much so, so we made a trip to Washington, D.C.”
What impact do you think ACSA has had on education in the last 50 years?
“Keeping up with legislation has made a huge impact on education for students. If it were not for ACSA, I’m not sure if administrators would really have a handle on what’s going on and what they need to do to stay informed.”
How does it make you feel to see other women of color rising to positions of leadership in ACSA?
“I think it’s the greatest thing. ... All it takes is perseverance and the will to want to do it. My thing has been encouraging people of color, whether it’s Asian Americans, Native Americans, Latinos and Latinas — you can do it, too.”
Thank you for your service to ACSA, Lillie!
Lillie Campbell has been a part of ACSA since 1976, serving as ACSA President from 2000-01.
Lillie Campbell has been a part of ACSA since 1976, serving as ACSA President from 2000-01.
Lillie Campbell has been a part of ACSA since 1976, serving as ACSA President from 2000-01.