Polyak '99 loves his job as superintendent

Dr. Nick Polyak '99 is a Chicago area school superintendent. In an interview, he explains why he thought his ultimate goal was becoming a math teacher and coach. But a mentor convinced him otherwise.

Dr. Polyak majored in mathematics at Augustana and played soccer. He earned a master's in educational leadership from Governors State University in 2003 and an Ed.D. from Loyola University in 2007.

• Read more or listen to Dr. Polyak's interview at the Huffpost.