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Alexandria, Va. 鈥� March 6, 2025 -  Walter B. Gonsoulin, Jr., superintendent of Jefferson County Public Schools in Alabama, has been named the 2025 萝莉网National Superintendent of the Year庐. Today鈥檚 announcement came at the National Conference on Education, hosted by AASA, 萝莉网.

Now in its 38th year, the National Superintendent of the Year庐 program is co-sponsored by AASA, and Sourcewell, and recognizes exceptional superintendents for their outstanding leadership and dedication to advancing public education in their communities. 颅

The other 2025 National Superintendent of the Year庐 finalists, named December 16, 2024, are:

• Sharon Desmoulin-Kherat, Peoria Public School District 150, Ill.
• Debbie Jones, Bentonville School District, Ark.
• David K. Moore, School District of Indian River County, Fla.

鈥淐ongratulations to Walter B. Gonsoulin Jr., on this well-deserved honor. Mr. Gonsoulin has made an immense impact on the learning communities of Jefferson County and provides an inspirational example of effective leadership in the public school system,鈥� said Terri Fiedler, President of Retirement Services at Corebridge Financial. 鈥淐orebridge is honored to support this long-standing program. We extend a heartfelt thank you to Walter, this year鈥檚 finalists, and all the State Superintendents of the Year across the country, for their continued commitment and dedication to delivering quality education to our nation鈥檚 children.鈥�

鈥淲e鈥檙e thrilled to congratulate Walter B. Gonsoulin, Jr., the 2025 National Superintendent of the Year庐,鈥� said Chad Coauette, CEO of Sourcewell. 鈥淲e know superintendents are integral to the success of students and ensure that each learner in their district reaches their full potential. Superintendent Gonsoulin and the three other finalists selected for this recognition represent education excellence. Sourcewell celebrates the contributions these leaders make in creating a solid foundation for students to lead productive and successful lives.鈥�

鈥淚t is an honor to congratulate Walter B. Gonsoulin, Jr. of Alabama as the 2025 National Superintendent of the Year庐,鈥� said David R. Schuler, executive director, AASA. Walter as well as our other three finalists are future-driven ambassadors in their respective learning communities who are empowering their students and staff to lead us into the future and working to ensure that education is an innovative, vibrant and transformative force. I thank Corebridge Financial and Sourcewell for supporting this important program.鈥�

Walter as well as our other three finalists are future-driven ambassadors in their respective learning communities who are empowering their students and staff to lead us into the future and working to ensure that education is an innovative, vibrant and transformative force.

Each of the finalists were nominated by their state association and honored with the title of State Superintendent of the Year. The nominees were then measured against the following criteria:

• Leadership for Learning: Creativity in successfully meeting the needs of students in his or her school system.
• Communication: Strength in both personal and organizational communication.
• Professionalism: Constant improvement of administrative knowledge and skills, while providing professional development opportunities and motivation to others on the education team.
• Community Involvement: 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 2025 萝莉网National Superintendent of the Year庐 to a student attending the high school from which the superintendent graduated, or the school now serving the same area.

Access a complete list of the 2025 State Superintendents of the Year, awarded independently by each state association,

For more information about the program, contact Jennifer Rooney, 萝莉网senior director, meetings and awards, at jrooney@aasa.org. to access a list of the 萝莉网2025 State Superintendents of the Year.

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About AASA 
AASA, 萝莉网, founded in 1865, is the professional organization for more than 13,000 educational leaders in the United States and throughout the world. AASA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. 

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