Dr. Robert L. Taylor is the Past President of the Indiana Association of Public School Superintendent's. Dr. Taylor, recently received the "Boone County Indiana Business Person of the Year" Award. This recognition was presented by the Boone County, Indiana Chamber of Commerce. Throughout his tenure in education Dr. Taylor has served as a educator, coach, school level administrator and Principal at the high school, middle school and elementary school levels in both the United States and Europe. Dr. Taylor currently is the Superintendent for the Lebanon Community School Corporation, located in Lebanon, Indiana. Prior to moving to Lebanon, Indiana Dr. Taylor worked with the Department of Defense Overseas Education Activity in Germany from 1981 until 1995. During his tenure in Germany, Dr. Taylor served in several educational administrative positions: Program Manger, Director of Technology, Director of Security, Operations and Plans and Deputy Superintendent for Business Affairs. Robert was awarded a Doctorate of Education degree in Leadership and Policy, from Indiana University, an M.S.Ed.from Indiana University, and a B.S. Olivet Nazarene University. Dr. Taylor has served as an educational consultant for curriculum development, middle level education, and educational leadership. He has provided staff development training for teachers and administrators throughout Europe and the United States. Robert has presented on education related topics at the National School Board Association Conference and the International Conference for Middle Grades Learning in Zurich, Switzerland and Frankfurt, Germany. He was a speaker for the National Symposium for Middle Grades Education in Tampa, Fla. and at the Western Regional Conference for Middle Level Education in Boulder, Co. He has served as a member of the board of directors for the European League for Middle Level Education, the Indiana Middle Level Association and the Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents