Edward Maloney
Encyclopedia
Edward D. Maloney is a Democratic
member of the Illinois Senate
, representing the 18th district since 2003.
and went on to receive his master's degree in education from Chicago State University
.
. Maloney was also an Area Manager and Director of Professional Development for the Chicago Park District
for four years.
As a teacher and administrator, Maloney’s professional memberships have included the Illinois Principals Association, the National Council for Social Studies, the Illinois Association of College Admissions Counselors, the Southwest Suburban Counselors’ Association and a current member of the Illinois Federation of Teachers Local #943.
His top legislative priorities have been providing better educational opportunities for Illinois students, combating childhood diseases and providing financial relief to senior citizens.
An example of his commitment to education is a law Maloney helped pass which would punish teachers and administrators who conceal their criminal past. The teaching certificate of the offender can be suspended or revoked following the discovery of the omitted information. Another law, Maloney worked on allows non-traditional students who attend Illinois public universities to have a greater say in their academic destinies by allowing them a seat on the Illinois Board of Education. Non-traditional students are generally 25 years of age or older, employed on a fulltime basis, and/or a parent.
Maloney serves as the Vice-Chairman of the Labor and Commerce Committee; he is also a member of the Revenue and the Appropriations Committee.
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
member of the Illinois Senate
Illinois Senate
The Illinois Senate is the upper chamber of the Illinois General Assembly, the legislative branch of the government of the state of Illinois in the United States. The body was created by the first state constitution adopted in 1818. The Illinois Senate is made up of 59 senators elected from...
, representing the 18th district since 2003.
Early life
Maloney earned his undergraduate degree in political science from Lewis UniversityLewis University
Lewis University is a private Roman Catholic and Lasallian university located in Romeoville, Illinois, United States . The enrollment is currently around 6,800 students...
and went on to receive his master's degree in education from Chicago State University
Chicago State University
Chicago State University is a state university of the U.S. state of Illinois, located in Chicago.-History:Cook County Normal School was founded in 1867, largely through the initiative of John F. Eberhart, the Commissioner of Schools for Cook County...
.
Public service
Maloney is an assistant principal and dean of faculty at Brother Rice High School in Chicago, Illinois. He spent 28 years as a teacher, guidance counselor, administrator and coach at Oak Lawn Community High SchoolOak Lawn Community High School
Oak Lawn Community High School , is a school in the Chicago suburb of Oak Lawn, Illinois. The name "Spartans" and the colors Green and White were chosen by a committee in tribute to the Michigan State University Spartans, who won the Rose Bowl in 1954.-Academics:In 2009, OLCHS had an average...
. Maloney was also an Area Manager and Director of Professional Development for the Chicago Park District
Chicago Park District
The Chicago Park District is the oldest and largest park district in the U.S.A, with a $385 million annual budget. It has the distinction of spending the most per capita on its parks, even more than Boston in terms of park expenses per capita...
for four years.
As a teacher and administrator, Maloney’s professional memberships have included the Illinois Principals Association, the National Council for Social Studies, the Illinois Association of College Admissions Counselors, the Southwest Suburban Counselors’ Association and a current member of the Illinois Federation of Teachers Local #943.
Senate career
Maloney was elected as state senator in 2003.His top legislative priorities have been providing better educational opportunities for Illinois students, combating childhood diseases and providing financial relief to senior citizens.
An example of his commitment to education is a law Maloney helped pass which would punish teachers and administrators who conceal their criminal past. The teaching certificate of the offender can be suspended or revoked following the discovery of the omitted information. Another law, Maloney worked on allows non-traditional students who attend Illinois public universities to have a greater say in their academic destinies by allowing them a seat on the Illinois Board of Education. Non-traditional students are generally 25 years of age or older, employed on a fulltime basis, and/or a parent.
Maloney serves as the Vice-Chairman of the Labor and Commerce Committee; he is also a member of the Revenue and the Appropriations Committee.
External links
- Illinois General Assembly - Senator Edward Maloney (D) 18th District official IL Senate website
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Edward D. Maloney (IL) profile
- Follow the Money - Edward Maloney
- Illinois State Senate Democrats - Senator Edward D. Maloney profile