Leaders of Distinction

DA’s Leaders of Distinction category honors individuals spearheading groundbreaking initiatives and inspiring educational progress within their districts:

Anna Marie Candelario, CUSD 308
Lori Gonzalez, Lamont Elementary School District
Neil Gupta, Oakwood Schools
Jeff Horton, SouthWest Metro Intermediate District 288
Kellee Merritt, MSD Washington Township
Doug Straley, Louisa County Public Schools
Shaniece Williams, Montgomery Public Schools
Wayne Vickers, Alabaster City Schools
Jermaine Dawson, The School District of Philadelphia

Districts of Distinction

This year's Districts of Distinction awards recognized visionary leaders who are driving student achievement with initiatives that can be replicated in other districts. The winners in DA’s six key categories are:

Future Focused-Career Pathways: Christopher Nesmith, Elma School District
Academic Excellence: Xavier De La Torre, Ysleta ISD
Special Programming: Ella Musser, Cocalico School District
Future Focused-STEM: Cristian Carranza, Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Ed-Tech Innovation: Compton USD
Wellness: Michelle Carney Ray-Yoder, Central Regional School District
Safety: Chadd Springer, Lake Dallas ISD

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