School System Leaders Recognized for Earning National Superintendent Certification

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

Nashville, Tenn. – Feb. 19, 2022 – More than 20 public school system leaders across the country were recognized during AASA’s National Conference on Education for taking significant steps to improve their schools and advance their careers by successfully completing the National Superintendent Certification Program®.  =

The program, administered by AASA, The School Superintendents Association, is a collaborative effort with AASA 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. 

“In these uncertain times, excellence in leadership in our nation's public schools has never been more vital to our children's well being,” said Daniel A. Domenech, AASA executive director.  “In light of the pandemic, the AASA National Superintendent Certification Program® 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.”

Superintendents and other administrators honored were:

• Dion Betts, superintendent, Chambersburg Area School District, Chambersburg, Pa. 

• Christine Boone, assistant superintendent, School Administrative District 22, Hampden, Maine

• Ronna Cadarette, superintendent, School Administrative Unit 58, Groveton, N.H.  

• Steven Caponegro, superintendent, Florham Park School District, Florham Park, N.J.

• Daniel Gallagher, superintendent, Little Elm Independent School District, Little Elm, Texas

• Tameshia V. Grimes, superintendent, Nottoway County School District, Nottoway, Va.

• Jason Quinn Harris, superintendent, Columbia School District, Columbia, Miss.

• Devon Q. Horton, superintendent, Evanston/Skokie School District 65, Evanston, Ill.

• Robert C. Jerome, superintendent, Blue Springs School District R4, Blue Springs, Mo.

• Jason R. Johnson, superintendent, Dillingham City School District, Dillingham, Alaska

• Corey Jones, superintendent, Greene County School District, Eutaw, Ala.

• Laura Kacer, superintendent, Johnston Community School District, Johnston, Iowa

• Amy J. Minor, superintendent, Colchester School District, Colchester, Vt.

• Kent Mutchler, superintendent, Geneva Community Unit School District 304, Geneva, Ill.

• Regan Nickels, superintendent, School Administrative District 22, Hampden, Maine

• Glenn Robbins, superintendent, Brigantine Public School District, Brigantine, N.J.

• Allyn J. Roche, superintendent, Upper Perkiomen School District, Pennsburg, Pa.

• Cade Smith, superintendent, New Braunfels Independent School District, New Braunfels, Texas

• Avis B. Williams, superintendent, Selma City School, Selma, Ala.

• Sean Wilson, head of school, International High School of New Orleans, New Orleans, La.  

• Lisa Witte, superintendent, Monadnock Regional School District, Swanzey, N.H.  

“The challenges that lie on a superintendent’s plate can be daunting. That’s why the AASA National Superintendent Certification Program® was created,” said Mort Sherman, associate executive director, AASA Leadership Network. “The program provides a pathway to enhance a superintendent’s leadership and business skills in order to excel on the job.”

For more information, contact Sherman at msherman@aasa.orgor Amy Sichel at amy.sichel@aasa.org. For more information about the conference, access AASA’s Conference Daily Online. 

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About AASA 
AASA, The School Superintendents Association, founded in 1865, is the professional organization for more than 13,000 educational leaders in the United States and throughout the world. AASA’s 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.