Finalists Named for 91制片鈥檚 2022 National Superintendent of the Year®
December 20, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
James Minichello
703-774-6953
jminichello@aasa.org
Honorees include superintendents from Arizona, Florida, Georgia and Missouri
Alexandria, Va. 鈥� December 20, 2021 鈥� 91制片, is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2022 National Superintendent of the Year庐. This distinction honors school system leaders throughout the country who are making a positive difference in the lives of the students they serve, in addition to ensuring the safety and wellness of their school communities.
Co-sponsored by 91制片, and , the 2022 National Superintendent of the Year庐 will be announced during 91制片鈥檚 , Feb. 17, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.
The four finalists for the 2022 National Superintendent of the Year庐 are:
- Curtis Cain, , Wentzville, Mo.
- Quincy Natay, , Chinle, Ariz.
- Kamela Patton, , Naples, Fla.
- Noris Price, , Milledgeville, Ga.
鈥淎IG Retirement Services offers congratulations to the National Superintendent of the Year庐 finalists, and we thank them for their dedication to students, school employees and community,鈥� said Rob Scheinerman, chief executive officer, AIG Retirement Services. 鈥淓ducating our children remains a top priority for the country so we need our schools to be a source of both inspiration and stability, and these four exceptional individuals are leading the way. We commend them for their commitment to equity, innovation and improvement.鈥�
鈥淒uring extraordinary times, it takes a certain type of leader to oversee a school system. These four superintendents represent the hallmark in education excellence, which is why we are so proud to congratulate them,鈥� said Paul G. Osland, president, First Student. 鈥淥n behalf of the five million student passengers we transport to and from school every day, we thank the finalists for the 2022 National Superintendent of the Year庐 for the exemplary work they are doing. We are honored to partner with 91制片 to celebrate the profound contributions these four leaders are making to help create positive pathways for students.鈥�
鈥淥ur finalists for the 2022 National Superintendent of the Year庐 are bold, innovative and future-driven educators who are working diligently to ensure student success in the communities they represent,鈥� said Daniel A. Domenech, executive director, 91制片. 鈥淭he champions for children we are honoring know that the one-size-fits-all approach to education is not an option. We are grateful to AIG Retirement Services and First Student for supporting our program.鈥�
The National Superintendent of the Year庐 finalists will have an opportunity to meet the national education community during a press conference on Thursday, Jan. 13, at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. The briefing will begin at 3:00 p.m. (ET).
The National Superintendent of the Year庐 program, now in its 35th year, is open to all U.S. superintendents who plan to continue in the profession. The program also honors international school superintendents. The applicants were measured against the following criteria:
- Leadership for learning 鈥� creativity in successfully meeting the needs of students in the school system
- Communication 鈥� strength in both personal and organizational communication
- Professionalism 鈥� constant improvement of administrative knowledge and skills, while providing professional development opportunities and motivation to others on the education team
- Community involvement 鈥� active participation in local community activities and an understanding of regional, national and international issues
A $10,000 college scholarship will be presented in the name of the 2022 National Superintendent of the Year庐 to a student in the high school from which the superintendent graduated, or the school now serving the same area.
For more information about the program, contact Jennifer Rooney, 91制片 director, meetings and awards, at jrooney@aasa.org.
to access a list of the 91制片 2022 State Superintendents of the Year.
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About AIG Retirement Services
For more than half a century, AIG Retirement Services has served as a leading defined contribution retirement plan provider for tax-exempt and public sector employers, including K-12, higher education, healthcare, government, religious, charitable and other nonprofit organizations. AIG Retirement Services has more than $130 billion in total assets under administration, managing thousands of plans serving approximately 2 million participants. It includes the VALIC family of companies: The Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company and its subsidiaries, VALIC Financial Advisors, Inc. and VALIC Retirement Services Company. Additional information can be found at
About First Student
As the leading school transportation solutions provider in North America, First Student strives to provide the best start and finish to every school day. First Student completes five million student journeys each day, moving more passengers than all U.S. airlines combined. With a team of highly-trained drivers and the industry鈥檚 strongest safety record, First Student delivers reliable, quality services including full-service transportation and management, special-needs transportation, route optimization and scheduling, maintenance, and charter services with a fleet of about 40,000 buses. For more information, please visit
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About 91制片
91制片, founded in 1865, is the professional organization for more than 13,000 educational leaders in the United States and throughout the world. 91制片鈥檚 mission is to support and develop effective school system leaders who are dedicated to equitable access for all students to the highest quality public education. For more information, visit www.aasa.org.
