Mouser Leadership Group LLC

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Dr. David Mouser is an educational leader with a relentless passion for expanding opportunities for every student to excel. As Superintendent of Bloomington District 87, one of the most diverse school districts in Illinois, he leads a district of approximately 5,000 students, including more than 650 multilingual learners. Founded in 1857, District 87 is a proud member of Illinois’ Large Unit District Association (LUDA) and is committed to fostering academic excellence, equity, and innovation.

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Previously, Dr. Mouser served as Superintendent of Tri-Valley CUSD #3 in Downs, Illinois, where he modeled innovative leadership with a strong focus on improving teaching and learning for every student. Under his leadership, all schools in the Tri-Valley district received National Blue Ribbon recognition.

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Dr. Mouser grew up on a grain farm in Normal, Illinois. He graduated from Normal Community High School and served as the Illinois State FFA President. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in agricultural education from the University of Illinois, an advanced certification in Educational Administration from Illinois State University, and a doctorate in Educational Leadership from Western Illinois University. He is married to Amie, and they have two children, Morgan and Brady.

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As an educator, Dr. Mouser revitalized an agriculture program, increasing enrollment from just 25 students in 1997 to over 165 students in a year. Under his leadership, the FFA chapter became one of the top programs in Illinois and the United States. His impact on student success was recognized when he was named McLean County High School Teacher of the Year in 2001. In 2010, The Pantagraph named him to its “Top 20 Under 40” list, and in 2020, his peers honored him as a Superintendent of Distinction.

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Prior to serving as superintendent, Dr. Mouser was the High School Principal at Tri-Valley High School. A year after his arrival, Tri-Valley was named a Chicago Sun-Times Top 50 High School in Illinois. In 2010, the school earned the prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award as one of the top high schools in the nation.

Beyond his leadership roles, Dr. Mouser has a long history of speaking and consulting. He has delivered keynote addresses and workshops to thousands of educators, students, business groups, and organizations across the country, sharing insights on leadership, education, and student success.