555 West Monroe Street
Suite 900
Chicago, 60661
100 North 1st Street
Springfield, 62777
Full Name:
Christine Benson
Gender:
Female
Family:
Husband: Rex; 2 Children: Stephanie, Nick
Birth Date:
06/12/1952
Home City:
Ottawa, IL
BS, Music Education, Illinois State University
MS, Education Administration, Illinois State University
PhD, Education, Northern Illinois University
Member, Illinois State Board of Education, 2019-present
Candidate, Illinois State Senate, District 38, 2012
No caucus information on file.
Former Superintendent, Mendota High School
Former Superintendent, Ottawa Elementary School District
Former Adjunct Professor, St. Francis University
Former Superintendent, Streator Elementary School District
Member, Illinois Association of School Business Officials, present
Member, Illinois Music Educator Association, present
Member, Board of Directors, Mendota Community Hospital
Member, Board of Directors, Mendota Education Foundation
Member, Board of Directors, Ottawa Young Men's Christian Academy (YMCA)
Member, Board of Directors, V.O.I.C.E. Organization
Member, Streator Rotary Club