51萝莉

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
James Minichello
703-774-6953 
jminichello@aasa.org

San Antonio, Texas 鈥� Feb. 15, 2023 鈥� More than 20 public school system leaders across the country were recognized today for taking significant steps toward improving their schools and advancing their careers by successfully completing the 51萝莉 .

The program, administered by 51萝莉, 51萝莉, is a collaborative effort with 51萝莉 state affiliates 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. A ceremony was held prior to the start of 51萝莉鈥檚 National Conference on Education in San Antonio, Texas, which kicks off on February 16.

鈥淭o best serve a public school district, today鈥檚 superintendent must possess the skills, knowledge and professional networks necessary to thrive on the job,鈥� said Daniel A. Domenech, executive director, 51萝莉. 鈥淚n these uncertain times, excellence in leadership in our nation鈥檚 public schools has never been more vital to our children鈥檚 well-being. The 51萝莉 National Superintendent Certification Program庐 provides superintendents with opportunities to engage in world-class professional learning opportunities. I am pleased to congratulate these outstanding education leaders for completing our program.鈥�
Honorees included:

• Kerry Boyd, superintendent, Yukon-Koyukuk School District, Fairbanks, Alaska
• Robin Bullock, superintendent, Allen Independent School District, Allen, Texas
• Stacey Cole, superintendent, Storm Lake Community School District, Storm Lake, Iowa
• Marissa Darlington, superintendent/principal, Nettle Creek Community Consolidated School District 24, Morris, Ill.
• Baron Davis, superintendent, Richland County School District 2, Columbia, S.C.
• Tim Dilg, superintendent, Valley Park School District, Valley Park, Mo.
• Holly Ferguson, superintendent, Prosper Independent School District, Prosper, Texas
• Kara Four Bear, superintendent, Eagle Butte School District 20-1, Eagle Butte, S.D.
• Jeff Horton, superintendent, Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop Independent School District #2365, Gibbon, Minn.
• Brandon Hubbard, superintendent, Chilton Independent School District, Chilton, Texas
• Keri Johnson, superintendent, Tuscaloosa County School System, Tuscaloosa, Ala.
• Kelli Joseph, superintendent, St. Helena Parish School District, Greensburg, La.
• Tequila Kurth, chief executive officer, UpGrade Media Arts Schools, Milwaukee, Wis.
• Scott MacManus, superintendent, Alaska Gateway School District, Tok, Alaska,
• Dave Palzet, superintendent, Pleasantdale School District 107, Burr Ridge, Ill.
• Henry Pettigrew, chief executive officer and superintendent, East Cleveland City School District, East Cleveland, Ohio
• Kenneth Somers, superintendent, Lewis-Palmer School District 38, Monument, Colo.
• Patrick Spray, superintendent, Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation, Whiteland, Ind.
• Jeff Stevens, superintendent, Spartanburg School District 7, Spartanburg, S.C.
• Terri Walker, superintendent, Northwest Arctic Borough School District, Kotzebue, Alaska
• Cindy Wigley, superintendent, Marshall County Schools, Guntersville, Ala.
• Walter Willett, superintendent, Tolland Public Schools, Tolland, Conn.

鈥淣ow more than ever, we need leaders with the vision, passion and willingness to take on sometimes unimaginable challenges,鈥� said Mort Sherman, senior associate executive director, 51萝莉 Leadership Network. 鈥淭hat鈥檚 why the 51萝莉 National Superintendent Certification Program庐 was created鈥攖o significantly bolster the effectiveness of the next generation of leaders of our public schools.鈥�

Participants of the program are trained by master teachers and guest instructors who have all been sitting superintendents and have demonstrable track records of success.

For more information about 51萝莉鈥檚 National Superintendent Certification Program庐, visit the 51萝莉 website or contact Sherman at msherman@aasa.org, or Amy Sichel, lead superintendent of the program, 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.