Applications Closed for 2021 New York State Superintendent of Year

October 1, 2020

Nominations and applications for the 2021 New York State Superintendent of Year are now closed for the 2021 application process.

  • August 15, 2020 – Nominations were due using AASA’s online portal. The deadline was extended due to the current demands of educational leaders under the pandemic.

  • October 1, 2020 – Final applications were due using AASA’s online portal.

  • October 2020 – Distinguished Service Committee met and selected New York State’s candidate.

  • November 1, 2020 – Final New York State representative submitted to AASA’s National Superintendent of the Year process.

  • November 10, 2020 – New York State Superintendent of the Year announced.

  • January 8, 2021 – AASA announces final four candidates and they participate in virtual interviews and a moderated press briefing.

  • February 18-19, 2021 – National Superintendent of the Year is announced at AASA’s Virtual National Conference of Education.

  • March 8, 2021 – New York State Superintendent of the Year honored at the 2021 Winter Institute & Lobby Day, March 7-9, 2021.


2025 Winter Institute & Lobby Day

Expanding the Horizon - The Promise of Public Education

Albany Capital Center
Albany, NY 

March 2-4, 2025

Event and housing registration is now open for attendees only.
Strategic Partners contact Deidre Hungerford at deidre@nyscoss.org for registration details.