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Craig Gerlach became Superintendent of the Stevens Point Area Public School District in July 2016. SPAPSD serves over 7,300 students from a 500 square mile area in the heart of Central Wisconsin. As Superintendent of Schools, his primary mission is to ensure that all students receive an education that will provide them the opportunities to gain the skills needed to be successful when they graduate from high school. To accomplish this, Gerlach works collaboratively with the school board to ensure that such opportunities are provided equitably throughout the district. He also works very closely with the area business affiliates and serve as a liaison between the school board and greater community. Gerlach previously served as the superintendent of the Jefferson School District, from 2013 - 2016. Prior to Jefferson, he served as the superintendent of the Monona Grove School District for five years, the Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District for six years, and the Port Edwards School District for three years. He also served as a middle school and high school principal, and holds an Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) degree from Edgewood College in Educational Leadership.