Finalists named for AASA’s 2026 Superintendent of the Year award

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AASA, The School Superintendents Association, is proud to announce the four finalists for the prestigious 2026 National Superintendent of the Year Award.

This award, co-presented by AASA, Corebridge Financial, and Sourcewell, recognizes exceptional superintendents for their outstanding leadership and dedication to advancing public education in their communities.

The finalists for the 2026 award are:

  • Demetrus Liggins, Fayette County Public Schools, Ky.
  • Roosevelt Nivens, Lamar Consolidated Independent School District, Texas
  • Heather Perry, Gorham School Department, Maine
  • Sonja Santelises, Baltimore City Schools, Md.

Read more from AASA, The School Superintendents Association.

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