Superintendent of the year award

AAIE is well known for honoring the Superintendent of the Year at our annual in person conferences. We recognize and acknowledge the outstanding work that has been accomplished and each year, we selected a single, exemplary leader to receive this award. It is part of the fabric of AAIE to celebrate those in our community who have gone above and beyond in their capacity as a superintendent.

 

2025 Award


 

Devin Pratt-2025 Winner

The AAIE Board of Trustees is exceptionally proud to announce that Dr. Devin Pratt has been appointed the AAIE Superintendent of the Year 2025 in recognition of his exemplary leadership at the Walworth Barbour American International School (WBAIS), which spans campuses in Even Yehuda and Jerusalem. Since assuming his role in August 2020, Dr. Pratt has guided the school through unprecedented challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing regional conflict. His commitment to fostering a collaborative, transparent, and inclusive school culture has earned him the trust of the WBAIS community. Through strategic planning, innovative initiatives, and empathetic leadership, he has prioritized the long-term growth and stability of the school while addressing complex issues around him.

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All Awards


 

2024 - Rachel Caldwell

2024

Rachel Caldwell, Director at American International School of Bucharest

2020 - Andy Page Smith

2020

Andy Page Smith, The American International School of Johannesburg

2019 - Rose C. Puffer

2019

Rose C. Puffer, International School of Islamabad

2018 - Paul Fochtman

2018

Paul Fochtman, Frankfurt International School

2017 - Chip Barder

2017

Chip Barder, United Nations International School of Hanoi

2016 - Tim Carr

2016

Tim Carr, Jakarta International School

2015

2015

Linda Duevel, International School of Stavanger

2014 - Kevin Bartlett

2014

Kevin Bartlett, International School of Brussels

2013 - Ellen Deitsch Stern

2013

Ellen Deitsch Stern, Anglo-American School in Moscow

2012 - Richard Spradling

2012

Richard Spradling, American School of the Hague

2011 - David Toze

2011

David Toze, International School of Manila

2010 - Jack Delman

2010

Jack Delman, Lake Mary Preparatory School

2009 - Ed Ladd

2009

Ed Ladd, American School in Japan

2008 - Harlan Lyso

2008

Harlan Lyso

2007 - William Gerritz

2007

William Gerritz, International School of Bangkok

2006 - Robert Gross

2006

Robert Gross, Singapore American School

2005 - Paul Poore

2005

Paul Poore, Association of American Schools in South America

2004 - Robert Sills

2004

Robert Sills

2003 - Rob Ambrogi

2003

Rob Ambrogi

2001 - Monica Greeley

2001

Monica Greeley, Council of International Schools

2000 - Niall Nelson

2000

Niall Nelson, Jakarta International School

1999 - Everett McGlothlin

1999

Everett McGlothlin

1998 - Keith Costello

1998

Keith Costello, Rolling Hills Preparatory School

1997 - James Ambrose

1997

James Ambrose, United International School of Hanoi

1996 - Daryle Russell

1996

Daryle Russell, Saudi Arabian International School in Riyadh

1995 - Leo Ruberto

1995

Leo Ruberto

1994 - Don Bergman

1994

Don Bergman

1993 - Cliff Strommen

1993

Cliff Strommen

1992 - John Dorbis

1992

John Dorbis

1991 - Barbara Johnson

1991

Barbara Johnson

AAIE Superintendent of the Year 2025

The AAIE Board of Trustees is exceptionally proud to announce that Dr. Devin Pratt has been appointed the AAIE Superintendent of the Year 2025 in recognition of his exemplary leadership at the Walworth Barbour American International School (WBAIS), which spans campuses in Even Yehuda and Jerusalem. Since assuming his role in August 2020, Dr. Pratt has guided the school through unprecedented challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing regional conflict. His commitment to fostering a collaborative, transparent, and inclusive school culture has earned him the trust of the WBAIS community. Through strategic planning, innovative initiatives, and empathetic leadership, he has prioritized the long-term growth and stability of the school while addressing complex issues around him.

Nominations


All nominees must be currently serving heads of school/superintendents and not retiring during the time in which the award is given. 

The Superintendent of the Year Award application for 2025 is open.

Applications close on November 20

SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION

If you have questions please contact info@aaie.org.