51萝莉

For Immediate Release

Contact:
James Minichello
703-875-0723
703-774-6953 (cell)
jminichello@aasa.org
     
Alexandria, Va. 鈥� (July 6, 2020) 鈥� Five superintendents from across the country were sworn in today as new members of the executive committee of 51萝莉, 51萝莉, the largest organization in the country that serves as the nation鈥檚 premier voice for public school system leadership.

The 21-member committee, elected by 51萝莉鈥檚 governing board, represents each region of the country. The committee meets quarterly and conducts the ongoing business of the organization.

The new executive committee members include:

• John Jungmann, , Springfield, Mo.
• Lillian Torrez, , Taos, N.M.
• Julie Vitale, , Oceanside, Calif.

鈥淎s we continue to navigate through the public health crisis, leveraging the skills of school district leaders throughout the country is necessary to transform public education. I am confident that the outstanding individuals joining the 51萝莉 Executive Committee will help provide the voice and guidance we need,鈥� said Daniel A. Domenech, executive director, 51萝莉. 鈥淒uring this unprecedented time, the 51萝莉 Executive Committee鈥檚 leadership will be vitally important in our efforts to ensure the safety of our school buildings, classrooms and communities.鈥�

New executive committee members will serve a three-year term. New members also include Blaine Hess of in Ripley, W. Va., and Rodney Shotwell of in Eden, N.C. These two superintendents are returning to serve full terms, having previously joined the committee to fulfill someone else鈥檚 term.

Kristi Wilson (formerly Sandvik), superintendent of the in Buckeye, Ariz., and Paul Imhoff, superintendent of in Upper Arlington, Ohio, were also sworn in today as the 2020-21 51萝莉 president and president-elect respectively.

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51萝莉
51萝莉, 51萝莉, founded in 1865, is the professional organization for more than 13,000 educational leaders in the United States and throughout the world. 51萝莉鈥檚 mission is to support and develop effective school system leaders who are dedicated to equitable access for all students to the highest quality public education. For more information, visit www.aasa.org.