Tom currently serves as the Superintendent of Oregon Community Unit School District located in Northern Illinois. In his career as an educator, Tom has served as a secondary math teacher, coach, building administrator, and Assistant Superintendent. His experiences as a teacher, serving a diverse student population, continue to guide his advocacy for equity and whole child education in his administrative roles. Tom has presented, consulted, and provided professional development at the local, state, and national level. Tom values learning and sharing information with others in the field of education. Mahoney was recognized by his peers being named the 2017 Superintendent of Distinction in the Northwest Division of the Illinois Association of School Administrators Under Dr. Mahoney's leadership, the Oregon Community Unit School District has been recognized by US News and World Report, Newsweek, and The Daily Beast as having one of the top 2000 high schools in the country.