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ExceIlence in Communication & Community Engagement

Heather Higdon

Chief Communications Officer Indian Hill Exempted Village S.D. Cincinnati, OH

ExceIlence in Communication & Community Engagement

Heather Higdon

Chief Communications Officer Indian Hill Exempted Village S.D. Cincinnati, OH

ExceIlence in Communication & Community Engagement

Nancy Kaufman

Human Resources/Executive Assistant Manteno Community Unit S.D. Manteno, IL 60950

ExceIlence in Communication & Community Engagement

Nancy Kaufman

Human Resources/Executive Assistant Manteno Community Unit S.D. Manteno, IL 60950

ExceIlence in Communication & Community Engagement

Terry Connor

Superintendent Sarasota County Schools Sarasota, FL:

ExceIlence in Communication & Community Engagement

Terry Connor

Superintendent Sarasota County Schools Sarasota, FL:

ExceIlence in Communication & Community Engagement

Michelle CarneyRay-Yoder

Superintendent Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721

ExceIlence in Communication & Community Engagement

Michelle CarneyRay-Yoder

Superintendent Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721

ExceIlence in Communication & Community Engagement

Antwon Sutton

Superintendent Chester County S.D. Chester, SC

ExceIlence in Communication & Community Engagement

Antwon Sutton

Superintendent Chester County S.D. Chester, SC

ExceIlence in Communication & Community Engagement

Jeff Horton

Superintendent Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 Shakopee, MN

ExceIlence in Communication & Community Engagement

Jeff Horton

Superintendent Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 Shakopee, MN

ExceIlence in Communication & Community Engagement

Steven Estepp

Superintendent Mariemont City Schools Cincinnati, OH

ExceIlence in Communication & Community Engagement

Steven Estepp

Superintendent Mariemont City Schools Cincinnati, OH

ExceIlence in Communication & Community Engagement

Nurys Uceta Ramos

Director of Engagement Forest Park District 91 Forest Park, IL

ExceIlence in Communication & Community Engagement

Nurys Uceta Ramos

Director of Engagement Forest Park District 91 Forest Park, IL

ExceIlence in Communication & Community Engagement

Ken Schutten

Director of Communications McDonald R1 School District Anderson, MO

ExceIlence in Communication & Community Engagement

Ken Schutten

Director of Communications McDonald R1 School District Anderson, MO

ExceIlence in Communication & Community Engagement

Carter Davidson

Superintendent Litchfield Elementary S.D. #79 Litchfield Park, AZ

ExceIlence in Communication & Community Engagement

Carter Davidson

Superintendent Litchfield Elementary S.D. #79 Litchfield Park, AZ

ExceIlence in Communication & Community Engagement

Michelle CarneyRay-Yoder

Superintendent Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721

ExceIlence in Communication & Community Engagement

Michelle CarneyRay-Yoder

Superintendent Central Regional School District Bayville, NJ 08721

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Excellence in Finance & Operations

Paul O'Malley

Superintendent Butler School District 53 Oak Brook, IL

Excellence in Finance & Operations

Paul O'Malley

Superintendent Butler School District 53 Oak Brook, IL

ExceIlence in Communication & Community Engagement

Carter Davidson

Superintendent Litchfield Elementary S.D. #79 Litchfield Park, AZ

ExceIlence in Communication & Community Engagement

Carter Davidson

Superintendent Litchfield Elementary S.D. #79 Litchfield Park, AZ

Excellence in Finance & Operations

Chantelle C. Lewis

Principal Lorain City School District Lorain, OH

Excellence in Finance & Operations

Chantelle C. Lewis

Principal Lorain City School District Lorain, OH

Excellence in Finance & Operations

Glenn Robbins

Superintendent Brigantine Public School District Brigantine, NJ

Excellence in Finance & Operations

Glenn Robbins

Superintendent Brigantine Public School District Brigantine, NJ

Excellence in Finance & Operations

Tim Crow

Communications & PR Liaison Taylor Independent S.D. Taylor, TX

Excellence in Finance & Operations

Tim Crow

Communications & PR Liaison Taylor Independent S.D. Taylor, TX

Excellence in Finance & Operations

Gearl Loden

Superintendent Nixa Public School District Nixa, MO

Excellence in Finance & Operations

Gearl Loden

Superintendent Nixa Public School District Nixa, MO

Excellence in Finance & Operations

Nathan Schilling

Superintendent Lansing School District 158 Lansing, IL

Excellence in Finance & Operations

Nathan Schilling

Superintendent Lansing School District 158 Lansing, IL

Excellence in Innovation

Jordan Cox

Superintendent Commack School District Commack, NY Innovation: Financial Literacy

Excellence in Innovation

Jordan Cox

Superintendent Commack School District Commack, NY Innovation: Financial Literacy

Excellence in Innovation

Diego Ochoa

Superintendent San Mateo-Foster City S.D. Foster City, CA Innovation: Forward Thinking Programs

Excellence in Innovation

Diego Ochoa

Superintendent San Mateo-Foster City S.D. Foster City, CA Innovation: Forward Thinking Programs

Excellence in Innovation

Mike Beighley

Superintendent Whitehall School District Whitehall, WI Innovation: Technology Center

Excellence in Innovation

Mike Beighley

Superintendent Whitehall School District Whitehall, WI Innovation: Technology Center

Excellence in Innovation

Alice Barfield

Superintendent Glades County School District Moore Haven, FL

Excellence in Innovation

Alice Barfield

Superintendent Glades County School District Moore Haven, FL

Excellence in Innovation

Christopher Smith

Superintendent Cherry Creek School District Greenwood Village, CO Innovation: Inspiring Educator Pathway

Excellence in Innovation

Christopher Smith

Superintendent Cherry Creek School District Greenwood Village, CO Innovation: Inspiring Educator Pathway

Excellence in Innovation

Shelley Adams

Superintendent Baldy View Regional Occupational Prgm Ontario, CA Innovation: Connecting Students to Industry and Employment

Excellence in Innovation

Shelley Adams

Superintendent Baldy View Regional Occupational Prgm Ontario, CA Innovation: Connecting Students to Industry and Employment

Excellence in Innovation

Darryl Hogue

Superintendent River Bend School District Fulton, IL Innovation: Real World Experience

Excellence in Innovation

Darryl Hogue

Superintendent River Bend School District Fulton, IL Innovation: Real World Experience

Excellence in Innovation

Nicolas Wade

Superintendent Columbia Union School District Columbia, CA Innovation: Opportunity Hub

Excellence in Innovation

Nicolas Wade

Superintendent Columbia Union School District Columbia, CA Innovation: Opportunity Hub

Excellence in Innovation

Katrise Perera

Superintendent Lancaster I.S.D. Lancaster, TX Innovation: Inspirational Leadership

Excellence in Innovation

Katrise Perera

Superintendent Lancaster I.S.D. Lancaster, TX Innovation: Inspirational Leadership

Excellence in Innovation

Anthony Marinello

Executive Director South Cook Intermediate Svc Center Chicago Heights, IL

Excellence in Innovation

Anthony Marinello

Executive Director South Cook Intermediate Svc Center Chicago Heights, IL

Excellence in Innovation

Williams Phillip Barry

Superintendent Gates County Public Schools Gatesville, NC Innovation: Hands-On Stem Experiences

Excellence in Innovation

Williams Phillip Barry

Superintendent Gates County Public Schools Gatesville, NC Innovation: Hands-On Stem Experiences

Excellence in Innovation

Chris Bohula

Director of Instructional Technology Orland School District Orland Park, IL Innovation: Teacher Leadership in Tech

Excellence in Innovation

Chris Bohula

Director of Instructional Technology Orland School District Orland Park, IL Innovation: Teacher Leadership in Tech

Excellence in Instruction

Steve Starnes

Superintendent Greeneville City Schools Greeneville, TN

Excellence in Instruction

Steve Starnes

Superintendent Greeneville City Schools Greeneville, TN

Excellence in Instruction

Andy Schoggin

Superintendent Clinton Public School District Clinton, MS

Excellence in Instruction

Andy Schoggin

Superintendent Clinton Public School District Clinton, MS

Excellence in Safety & Security

Martin Schafer

Chief of Police Fayette County Public Schools Lexington, KY

Excellence in Safety & Security

Martin Schafer

Chief of Police Fayette County Public Schools Lexington, KY

Excellence in Safety & Security

Yaw Obeng

Superintendent Hickman Mills C-1 School District Kansas City, MO 64137

Excellence in Safety & Security

Yaw Obeng

Superintendent Hickman Mills C-1 School District Kansas City, MO 64137

Excellence in Safety & Security

Michael Volpe

Superintendent Hillsborough Township District Hillsborough, NJ

Excellence in Safety & Security

Michael Volpe

Superintendent Hillsborough Township District Hillsborough, NJ

Excellence in Safety & Security

Carmen Balgobin

Superintendent Volusia County Schools DeLand, FL

Excellence in Safety & Security

Carmen Balgobin

Superintendent Volusia County Schools DeLand, FL

Excellence in Safety & Security

John Bryk

Superintendent Orland School District 135 Orland Park, IL

Excellence in Safety & Security

John Bryk

Superintendent Orland School District 135 Orland Park, IL

Excellence in Finance & Operations

Nathan Schilling

Superintendent Lansing School District 158 Lansing, IL

Excellence in Finance & Operations

Nathan Schilling

Superintendent Lansing School District 158 Lansing, IL

Excellence in Technology & AI

Jonathan Cooper

Superintendent Mason City Schools Mason, OH

Excellence in Technology & AI

Jonathan Cooper

Superintendent Mason City Schools Mason, OH

Excellence in Safety & Security

Carmen Balgobin

Superintendent Volusia County Schools DeLand, FL

Excellence in Safety & Security

Carmen Balgobin

Superintendent Volusia County Schools DeLand, FL

Excellence in Technology & AI

Julio Nazario-Valle

Chief Academic Officer Volusia County Schools DeLand, FL

Excellence in Technology & AI

Julio Nazario-Valle

Chief Academic Officer Volusia County Schools DeLand, FL

Excellence in Technology & AI

Sonia R. Llamas

Associate Superintendent of Ed Services Orange County Office of Education Costa Mesa, CA

Excellence in Technology & AI

Sonia R. Llamas

Associate Superintendent of Ed Services Orange County Office of Education Costa Mesa, CA

In focus

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Christopher Smith

Superintendent Cherry Creek School District Greenwood Village, CO Innovation: Inspiring Educator

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Shelley Adams

Superintendent Baldy View Regional Occupational Prgm Ontario, CA Innovation: Connecting Students to Industry and

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Chris Bohula

Director of Instructional Technology Orland School District Orland Park, IL Innovation: Teacher Leadership in

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