Nation’s Top Superintendents Gather in Washington for AASA 2023 Superintendent of the Year Forum

Alexandria, Va. – Nov. 13, 2023 – AASA, The School Superintendents Association, the nation’s premier voice for school system leaders, is pleased to host the 2023 Superintendent of the Year Forum in Washington, D.C., Nov. 14-15, honoring excellence in school district leadership and facilitating discussions covering the most critical issues in public education.

Themed Future Driven Education, the forum will be held at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel spotlighting the 2023 State Superintendents of the Year, including Kevin McGowan, the 2023 National Superintendent of the Year® and superintendent of New York’s Brighton Central Schools.

“On behalf of the entire AASA family, it is such an honor to welcome the very best of the best in public school system leadership to Washington, D.C. where we are honoring the 2023 State Superintendents of the Year,” said David R. Schuler, executive director, AASA. “These outstanding superintendents know better than anyone that the challenges facing our students, our neighborhoods and our democracy require leaders with an endless commitment and willingness to explore new solutions.”

“These outstanding superintendents know better than anyone that the challenges facing our students, our neighborhoods and our democracy require leaders with an endless commitment and willingness to explore new solutions.”

During the two-day gathering, Schuler will lead an innovative leadership question-and-answer session featuring 2023 National Superintendent of the Year® finalists PJ Caposey, Meridian Community Unit (Ill.) School District 223 and Matthew Hillmann, Northfield Public Schools ISD 659.

Other key discussions will focus on:

• Promoting safe and supportive schools
• Generative AI in education
• Strategic educator staffing
• Trends in state education finance

In addition, McGowan will lead a presentation about how his school district is addressing the individual needs of students and overcoming the challenges of closing achievement gaps.

The event is co-sponsored by AASA, Corebridge, formerly known as AIG Life & Retirement, and First Student, INC.     

Now in its 36^th year, the National Superintendent of the Year® program celebrates the contributions and leadership of public school superintendents. The criterion for the annual award includes leadership in learning, communication, professionalism and community involvement. The four finalists for the 2024 National Superintendent of the Year® will be announced in December.  

For more information about the program, contact Jennifer Rooney, AASA director, meetings and awards, at jrooney@aasa.org.

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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.