AASA National Superintendent of the Year
About the Program
Now in its 24th year, the AASA National Superintendent of the Year Program pays tribute to the talent and vision of the men and women who lead our nation's public schools. This program is sponsored by ARAMARK Education, ING and AASA.
Eligibility
Any superintendent, chancellor, or top leader of a school system in the United States, Canada, or international school who plans to continure in the profession may be nominated. Anyone may nominate a superintendent for this program. Most often, candidates are nominated by school board presidents, parents, community leaders or other superintendents.
New! The 2011 AASA Superintendent of the Year Program information is now available to download. Detailed program information including important dates, eligibility and qualifications, review and selection processes and the nomination and application forms can be found below. |
Awards
The AASA National Superintendent of the Year presents a $10,000 scholarship to a student in the high school from which he/she graduated. All state and overseas nominees receive a medallion and are honored at AASA's National Conference on Education.
2010 AASA National Superintendent of the Year
2009 AASA National Superintendent of the Year
National Superintendent of the Year Forum
Since 2005, 50 state superintendents of the year have participated in the AASA National Superintendent of the Year Forum, where they have been invited to discuss an issue of particular importance to educators. From these discussions, each year AASA has published "Leadership for Change" white paper which may be downloaded as a PDF from the White Papers section of our website.
Staff Contact:
Sharon Mullen
smullen@aasa.org
703-875-0717