Staci G. Oliver began making a positive difference in the lives of students under her tutelage in January 1986.  From that initial classroom setting, Mrs. Oliver transitioned to teaching multiple elementary grade levels and also worked as an instructional reading and writing coach.  She served several years as a Head Start administrator, earning her Master’s Degree in Education Administration from SIU Edwardsville.  For three years, Mrs. Oliver was an elementary school principal in Cahokia School District #187 and East St. Louis School District #189.  She then transitioned to Southwestern Illinois College as the Vice President for Student Development, where she dedicated her time and talents for eleven years.  Not only did she oversee the functioning of multiple Student Service Departments, she additionally was the college’s Judiciary Officer, facilitator of the campus-wide Crisis Behavioral Intervention Threat Assessment Team, and Co-Coordinator of the Title IX legislative mandated response.  In all of these roles, Mrs. Oliver lead with compassion, integrity, insight and intention to uplift the experience of ALL students. 

In October 2020, Mrs. Oliver was appointed Assistant Regional Superintendent of St. Clair County Public Schools.  In her new role, she is responsible for ensuring compliance standards are met for school districts throughout the county.  She also serves as the Truancy Hearing Officer and is responsible for responding to school district referrals regarding various student/family issues impacting educational success. 

Mrs. Oliver’s organizational affiliations include currently serving as National President of Carrousels, Incorporated, membership in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools, and she is a Memorial Hospital Board Member.