Minnesota Superintendent David Law Named AASA President-elect

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Alexandria, Va. – (July 10, 2024) – David Law, superintendent of the Minnetonka Public School District in Minnetonka, Minn., was sworn in today as the 2024-25 president-elect of AASA, The School Superintendents Association, the nation’s premier organization representing more than 13,000 school system leaders nationwide.     

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.

“Public education is the cornerstone of our society, which is why I am proud to serve as superintendent of Minnetonka Schools,” said Law. “As AASA president-elect, I will foster continued collaboration and learning while working with school system leaders nationwide. Together, we’ll find new ways to partner and embrace innovative efforts in program development, experiential learning, hiring and retention, and community engagement on behalf of the learning communities throughout America.”

“As AASA president-elect, I will foster continued collaboration and learning while working with school system leaders nationwide.”

Joining AASA in 2010, Law is a current member of the organization’s executive committee. He also served as 2019-20 president of the Minnesota Association of School Administrators. His current district, Minnetonka Schools, was recently named one of 15 school systems named to participate in the AASA/Jed Foundation District Comprehensive Approach pilot, a transformational program that guides districts in improving systems of support for pre-K-12 students’ emotional well-being.

“Superintendent Law exemplifies the best in what it means to be a forward-thinking leader in public education whose tireless work ethic continues to create positive learning pathways for the students, staff and families he serves,” said David R. Schuler, executive director, AASA. “I look forward to rolling up my sleeves and working closely with David in his new role as president-elect to forge brighter futures for district leaders and students.

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

Gustavo Balderas, superintendent of Oregon's Beaverton School District, was also sworn in today as the 2024-25 president of AASA. The installation ceremony was held in conjunction with AASA’s Legislative Advocacy Conference in Washington, D.C.

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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.