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Educational leadership
Dr. Carmen J. Balgobin Superintendent Volusia County Schools DeLand, Florida Watch her acceptance of the award!
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Dr. Carmen J. Balgobin Superintendent Volusia County Schools DeLand, Florida Watch her acceptance of the award!
Educational leadership
Michelle Rodriguez was selected as a finalist for Superintendent of the Year based on evidence of her dynamic leadership and commitment to empowering historically underserved communities. She has led groundbreaking initiatives in multilingual education, college readiness, and family engagement. Michelle’s data-informed strategies and authentic relationships have made her district a beacon of inclusivity and achievement. Her ability to scale innovation while honoring cultural heritage is widely admired. She continues to serve as a mentor and national voice for equitable education leadership.
Meet the leader
Michelle Rodriguez was selected as a finalist for Superintendent of the Year based on evidence of her dynamic leadership and commitment to empowering historically underserved communities. She has led groundbreaking initiatives in multilingual education, college readiness, and family engagement. Michelle’s data-informed strategies and authentic relationships have made her district a beacon of inclusivity and achievement. Her ability to scale innovation while honoring cultural heritage is widely admired. She continues to serve as a mentor and national voice for equitable education leadership.
Educational leadership
Quintin Shepherd is recognized for his visionary leadership and systemic transformation of teaching and learning in his district. His emphasis on student-centered innovation, personalized learning, and future-ready skills has set a new standard. Quintin has also championed staff empowerment and organizational culture. His district has seen increased achievement, engagement, and recognition under his guidance. He brings a thoughtful, inclusive approach to every leadership challenge.
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Quintin Shepherd is recognized for his visionary leadership and systemic transformation of teaching and learning in his district. His emphasis on student-centered innovation, personalized learning, and future-ready skills has set a new standard. Quintin has also championed staff empowerment and organizational culture. His district has seen increased achievement, engagement, and recognition under his guidance. He brings a thoughtful, inclusive approach to every leadership challenge.
Educational leadership
Bradley Roberson’s selection as a finalist reflects his exceptional stewardship of both academic performance and organizational culture. He has led his district through strategic growth while maintaining a strong focus on student outcomes and community collaboration. Bradley is known for his grounded leadership and servant mindset. He continues to cultivate trust across all stakeholder groups, making him a highly respected superintendent across the region.
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Bradley Roberson’s selection as a finalist reflects his exceptional stewardship of both academic performance and organizational culture. He has led his district through strategic growth while maintaining a strong focus on student outcomes and community collaboration. Bradley is known for his grounded leadership and servant mindset. He continues to cultivate trust across all stakeholder groups, making him a highly respected superintendent across the region.
Educational leadership
Gearl Loden has been a steady and inspiring presence in public education, championing student equity and strategic district transformation. His leadership includes developing innovative programs that empower both educators and learners. Gearl’s community-driven leadership model has resulted in sustainable improvements in student success. As a mentor and influencer, he’s helped shape future leaders while driving impactful change in his own district. His selection as a finalist reflects a career built on visionary yet practical leadership.
Meet the leader
Gearl Loden has been a steady and inspiring presence in public education, championing student equity and strategic district transformation. His leadership includes developing innovative programs that empower both educators and learners. Gearl’s community-driven leadership model has resulted in sustainable improvements in student success. As a mentor and influencer, he’s helped shape future leaders while driving impactful change in his own district. His selection as a finalist reflects a career built on visionary yet practical leadership.
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NASS journal
This recognition is based on evidence of outstanding achievement as a school district superintendent, demonstrated belief in continuous improvement, and commitment to collaboration and mutual support in the profession. The NASS…
NASS journal
Dr. Carmen J. Balgobin Superintendent Volusia County Schools DeLand, Florida Watch her acceptance of the
NASS journal
Michelle Rodriguez was selected as a finalist for Superintendent of the Year based on evidence of her dynamic leadership and commitment to empowering historically underserved communities. She has led groundbreaking initiatives in…
NASS journal
Quintin Shepherd is recognized for his visionary leadership and systemic transformation of teaching and learning in his district. His emphasis on student-centered innovation, personalized learning, and future-ready skills has set a new…
NASS journal
Bradley Roberson’s selection as a finalist reflects his exceptional stewardship of both academic performance and organizational culture. He has led his district through strategic growth while maintaining a strong focus on student outcomes…
NASS journal
Gearl Loden has been a steady and inspiring presence in public education, championing student equity and strategic district transformation. His leadership includes developing innovative programs that empower both educators and learners.…
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