A California school district fights chronic absenteeism in kindergarten by helping parents decide whether their kid is too sick to go to school.

Assistant superintendent of teaching and learning at New Bedford Public Schools (Mass.), Joseph is a nationally recognized professional development specialist helping district leaders drive impact in a changing K12 landscape.

Associate superintendent of teaching and learning at Kent School District (Wash.), Kim is an active community partner who works with local organizations to advocate for educational opportunities among underserved groups.

Associate superintendent of academics at Greenville County Schools (S.C.), McCoy oversees a multimillion-dollar annual budget while specializing in curriculum development, project management and software training.

Deputy superintendent of academic services at the School District of Philadelphia (Penn.), Dawson is a passionate school system leader with a proven track record of raising student achievement.

New National Association of Secondary School Principals President Huff is in his fifth year as principal of Benjamin Bosse High School in Evansville, Ind.

The president of the National Association of Elementary School Principals 2023-24, Caraballo-Suarez has been serving K12 for more than 20 years.

The Beaverton School District (Ore.) superintendent's track record of increasing his students' academic success and social-emotional growth earned him several awards, including 2020 National Superintendent of the Year.