National Superintendent of the Year

Now in its 22nd year, the 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
This program is open to all U.S. public school superintendents and superintendents of American schools abroad who plan to continue in the profession. Anyone may nominate a superintendent for this program. Most often, nominations come from a school board president, parent, community leader or another superintendent.

Nomination
Download the 2009 Superintendent of the Year Program brochure (PDF), which includes the nomination form (PDF).

Application
Find detailed program information including important dates, eligibility and qualifications, review and selection processes, honors and application forms.

Awards
The 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.

2008 National Superintendent of the Year
Rudolph F. Crew, superintendent of the Miami-Dade County School District in Miami, Fla., has been named the 2008 National Superintendent of the Year. Learn more. On District Leaders Podcast, Crew discusses Miami-Dade’s system-wide efforts for improvement and the rewards of serving individuals and communities. Access this Podcast now.

Past Winners (PDF)

National Superintendent of the Year Forum
Since 2005, each fall the 50 state superintendents of the year have participated in the 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 a "Leadership for Change" white paper which may be downloaded as a PDF from the Publications section of our website.

Staff Contact:
Darlene Pierce
dpierce@aasa.org
703-875-0736