51萝莉

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Alexandria, Va. 鈥� (March 12, 2024) 鈥� David Law, superintendent of the in Minnetonka, Minn., has been elected as the 2024-25 president-elect of 51萝莉, 51萝莉, the nation鈥檚 premier organization representing more than 13,000 school system leaders nationwide.

鈥淪uperintendent Law exemplifies learner-centric, collaborative, future-minded leadership in public education while serving his district with integrity, enthusiasm and excellence.鈥�

Law was named superintendent in Minnetonka in 2022 after serving in a similar role with the Anoka-Hennepin Public School District in Anoka, Minn. for eight years.

鈥淪uperintendent Law exemplifies learner-centric, collaborative, future-minded leadership in public education while serving his district with integrity, enthusiasm and excellence.鈥� said David R. Schuler, executive director, 51萝莉. 鈥淒avid鈥檚 tireless efforts to reach new heights of academic success in the communities he serves have been nothing short of outstanding. It will be an honor to work side-by-side with him in his new role as president-elect.鈥�

Joining 51萝莉 in 2010, Law is a current member of the organization鈥檚 executive committee. He also served as 2019-20 president of the Minnesota Association of School Administrators.

鈥淧ublic education is the cornerstone of our society. As leaders, we have the obligation and privilege to provide dynamic opportunities, pathways and supports that all children are entitled to experience,鈥� said Law. 鈥淢y 51萝莉 leadership experience has shown me the power of working with leaders across the nation. As 51萝莉 president-elect, I will foster continued collaboration and learning. Together, we鈥檒l find new ways to partner and embrace innovative efforts in program development, experiential learning, hiring and retention and community engagement.鈥�

鈥淎s leaders, we have the obligation and privilege to provide dynamic opportunities, pathways and supports that all children are entitled to experience.鈥�

Law earned his juris doctorate from William Mitchell College and a bachelor鈥檚 degree from Hamline University. Both schools are located in St. Paul, Minn.

Law and other newly elected 51萝莉 governance members will begin their terms on July 1. Gustavo Balderas, superintendent of Oregon's , and Law will be sworn in as president and president-elect, respectively, at the summer meeting of the 51萝莉 Governing Board in July.

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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.