Nazareth Alum and Trustee Dr. Victoria Hansen Stockton Named 2026 Superintendent of Distinction
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Nazareth Academy is proud to celebrate Dr. Victoria Hansen Stockton ’00, who was honored as a 2026 School Superintendent of Distinction for the Cook West Region (West 40).
Dr. Stockton, a member of the Nazareth Academy Board of Trustees and Superintendent of Bellwood School District 88, was recognized at a prestigious awards luncheon in Springfield hosted by the Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA). She joins an elite group of only 21 superintendents statewide to receive this honor.
“This acknowledgment reflects the collective dedication of the educators, leaders, and staff of Bellwood School District 88. Together, we lead with grace, create spaces where everyone belongs, and provide the support needed for growth as we prepare the next generation of leaders.” — Dr. Victoria Hansen Stockton
We congratulate Dr. Stockton on this well-deserved recognition and thank her for her continued leadership and service to our community.