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Alexandria, Va. 鈥� February 12, 2026 鈥� Roosevelt Nivens, superintendent of Lamar Consolidated Independent School District in Texas, has been named the 2026 萝卜AV视频National Superintendent of the Year^庐. Today鈥檚 announcement came at the National Conference on Education, hosted by AASA, 萝卜AV视频.

Now in its 39th year, the National Superintendent of the Year^庐 program is co-sponsored by AASA, Corebridge Financial and Sourcewell, and recognizes exceptional superintendents for their outstanding leadership and dedication to advancing public education in their communities. 颅

The other 2026 National Superintendent of the Year^庐 finalists, named December 15, 2025, are:

• Demetrus Liggins, Superintendent, Fayette County Public Schools, Ky.
• Heather Perry, Superintendent of Schools, Gorham School Department, Maine
• Sonja Santelises, Chief Executive Officer, Baltimore City Schools, Md.

鈥淐ongratulations to Dr. Roosevelt Nivens on this well-deserved honor. Dr. Nivens commitment to creating a high-quality learning environment that drives the short- and long-term success of the students, educators and staff of Lamar Consolidated exemplifies life-changing leadership,鈥� said Terri Fiedler, president of Retirement Services at Corebridge Financial. 鈥淐orebridge is honored to support this long-standing program, and we extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Nivens, this year鈥檚 finalists, and all the State Superintendents of the Year for their shared passion of making a positive impact on the lives of students across the country.鈥�

鈥淲e鈥檙e thrilled to congratulate Dr. Roosevelt Nivens, the 2026 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 Nivens and the three other finalists selected for this recognition represent education excellence. Sourcewell is honored to partner with 萝卜AV视频in celebrating these finalists whose leadership demonstrates the vital role of superintendents nationwide and drive meaningful change now and into the future.鈥�

鈥淚t is an honor to congratulate Dr. Roosevelt Nivens of Texas as the 2026 National Superintendent of the Year^庐,鈥� said David R. Schuler, executive director, AASA. Dr. Nivens, as well as our three other finalists, are committed to ensuring that every child has the opportunities, experiences, and education that prepares them for college, career, and real life in the real world 鈥� and can lead us into the future. I thank Corebridge Financial and Sourcewell for continuing to support this important and impactful program.鈥�

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 2026 萝卜AV视频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 2026 State Superintendents of the Year, awarded independently by each state association, here.

View Dr. Niven's .

For more information about the program, contact Jennifer Rooney, 萝卜AV视频senior director, meetings and awards, at jrooney@aasa.org.  to access a list of all 2026 State Superintendents of the Year.

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