Retaining talent, building community: Meet the 2025 Forty Under 40
Alexandra Olsen
Ryals Parker
Chief of Schools, Behavior Supports, and Special Services | Cedar Rapids Community School District | AGE: 37
Residence: Cedar Rapids
Hometown: Keokuk
Education: B.A. from the University of Iowa, master’s degree and Education Specialist
from Drake
Best advice you ever received? You cannot lead until you can manage. Often…
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