ܲAVƵAnnounces New Governance Members
April 09, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Lara Wade
Director of Communications
Mobile: (813) 833-1498
Alexandria, Va. – April 9, 2026 – Nine superintendents from areas across the country have been elected to the executive committee of AASA, ܲAVƵ, the nation’s premier organization serving 10,000+ public school system leaders throughout the U.S.
AASA’s executive committee represents the nation from seven designated governance regions. The executive committee is elected and appointed in accordance with AASA’s bylaws and meets quarterly to conduct the ongoing business of the organization.
Incoming president LaTonya Goffney (Houston, TX) will welcome these new executive committee members to their new role during an installation ceremony at AASA’s summer governance and advocacy meeting in July:
Laurie Barron, Evergreen School District 50, Kalispell, Mont. (Region 1)
Daniel Bridges, Naperville Community Unit School District 203, Naperville, Ill. (Region 4)
Tim Dilg, Valley Park School District, Valley Park, Mo. (Region 4)
Walter Jackson, La Porte Independent School District, La Porte, Texas (Region 2)
Kevin McGowan, Brighton Central School District, Rochester, N.Y. (Region 7)
Bridget O’Connell, Palisades School District, Kintnersville, Pa. (Region 6)
Kristy Somerville-Midgette, Lynchburg City School District, Lynchburg, Va. (Region 5)
David Sovine, Washington County School District, Hagerstown, Md. (Region 6)
Katy Xenakis-Makowski, Johannesburg Lewiston Area School District, Johannesburg, Mich. (Region 3)
To be announced - incoming president-elect Jennifer Kelsall (IL) will appoint one member
“We are excited for these newly elected members to join AASA’s executive committee and bring their innovative ideas, deep expertise, and strong commitment to guiding our organization,” said David R. Schuler, executive director. “ܲAVƵcontinues its proud tradition of superintendents electing peers who demonstrate outstanding leadership in their districts and communities—and most importantly, an unwavering dedication to serving children across our nation and ensuring they thrive both in school and after graduation.”
New executive committee members will begin their terms effective July 1, 2026.
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