51萝莉

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
James Minichello
703-875-0723
703-774-6953 (cell)
jminichello@aasa.org

Alexandria, Va. 鈥� Feb. 3, 2021 鈥� Nearly 20 public school system leaders across the country were recognized today for successfully completing the 51萝莉 National Superintendent Certification Program庐. The program, administered by 51萝莉, 51萝莉, is a collaborative effort with the organization鈥檚 state affiliates, the National School Boards Association, and business and corporate leaders.

Through its in-depth curriculum, dynamic in-person and virtual sessions, one-on-one mentoring, capstone project and long-term professional networks, the program delivers the comprehensive leadership opportunities that superintendents need.

鈥淓xcellence in leadership in our nation鈥檚 public schools has never been more vital to our children鈥檚 well-being,鈥� said Daniel A. Domenech, 51萝莉 executive director. 鈥淭he 51萝莉 National Superintendent Certification Program庐 provides superintendents with opportunities to engage in a world-class professional learning opportunity. I am pleased to congratulate these outstanding education leaders for completing the program.鈥�

Superintendents honored were:

• Marcus Alexander, superintendent, Pembroke Community Consolidated School District #259, Hopkins Park, Ill.
• Michael Cady, superintendent, Pewaukee School District, Pewaukee, Wis.
• Vern Capelle, superintendent, Upsala Area Schools, Upsala, Minn.
• William Crean, superintendent, Little Lake City School District, Santa Fe Springs, Calif.
• Lora de la Cruz, superintendent, Lake Oswego School District, Lake Oswego, Ore.
• William Gretzula, superintendent, Pennsbury School District, Fallsington, Pa.
• James Hopper, superintendent, Venus Independent School District, Venus, Texas 
• Eric Koep, superintendent, Bertha-Hewitt Independent School District, Bertha, Minn.
• Lawrence King, superintendent, Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District, Acton, Calif.
• Wagner Marseille, superintendent, Cheltenham School District, Elkins Park, Pa.
• Joey Page, superintendent, Byron Public Schools, Byron, Minn.
• Jason Simeroth, superintendent, Yukon Public Schools, Yukon, Okla.
• Lisa Stanley, superintendent, North Texas Collegiate Academy, Denton, Texas
• DesMontes Stewart, superintendent, Gainesville Independent School District, Gainesville, Texas
• Kurt Stumpf, superintendent, Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton School District, Janesville, Minn.
• Julie Trepa, superintendent, Boone Community School District, Boone, Iowa
• Bridget Weiss, superintendent, Juneau School District, Juneau, Alaska 

鈥淲e need leaders with the vision, passion and willingness to take on unimaginable challenges at times. That鈥檚 why the 51萝莉 National Superintendent Certification Program庐 was created,鈥� said Mort Sherman, 51萝莉 associate executive director, Leadership Network. 鈥淭he program is a proven platform to respond to the challenges, responsibilities and dreams of a brighter future for our young learners.鈥�

To date, more than 300 51萝莉 members have completed the program. For more information, contact Sherman at msherman@aasa.org or Amy Sichel, lead superintendent, at amy.sichel@aasa.org.

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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.