Rock Island County Regional Superintendent of Schools Tammy Muerhoff has announced her campaign for re-election, bringing more than two decades of hands-on classroom experience, innovative leadership, and community commitment to the race, according to a news release.
Muerhoff’s career in education spans every level of the learning journey – from substitute teacher to classroom teacher, parent educator, and regional leader. She taught in Head Start, pre-kindergarten early childhood special education, and first grade classrooms before joining the Regional Office of Education (ROE) in 2002 as a parent educator, where she guided families through developmental milestones and early learning success.
She was promoted first to assistant early childhood program coordinator, then early childhood program coordinator, and later appointed assistant regional superintendent in 2010. In August 2011, she became regional superintendent of schools.
Under Muerhoff’s leadership, the office has earned accreditation through COGNIA, affirming the region’s dedication to excellence and accountability. She also led the creation of the R.I.S.E. Academy (Regional Safe School Program) – a lifeline for students needing a second chance to thrive in a supportive, alternative learning environment. A hallmark accomplishment of Muerhoff’s recent term is collaborative work with statewide and local community leaders to provide a countywide effort to connect families with essential services and strengthen partnerships among schools, early care and education providers and community organizations.
Muerhoof is an active member of the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools
(IARSS), where she collaborates with peers statewide to improve educational systems, support teachers, and promote safe, equitable learning environments for all students.
“I’ve devoted my career to helping children succeed, not just in school, but in life,” said
Muerhoof. “Our schools deserve leadership that listens, adapts, and acts. I’m proud of what
we’ve built together, and I stand ready to keep moving education forward.”
About the Office of the Regional Superintendent
The regional superintendent of schools serves as the chief administrative officer for schools in the region, ensuring compliance, providing educator support, and fostering continuous improvement across classrooms, districts, and programs.