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.
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
All Awards
2024
Rachel Caldwell, Director at American International School of Bucharest
2020
Andy Page Smith, The American International School of Johannesburg
2019
Rose C. Puffer, International School of Islamabad
2018
Paul Fochtman, Frankfurt International School
2017
Chip Barder, United Nations International School of Hanoi
2016
Tim Carr, Jakarta International School
2015
Linda Duevel, International School of Stavanger
2014
Kevin Bartlett, International School of Brussels
2013
Ellen Deitsch Stern, Anglo-American School in Moscow
2012
Richard Spradling, American School of the Hague
2011
David Toze, International School of Manila
2010
Jack Delman, Lake Mary Preparatory School
2009
Ed Ladd, American School in Japan
2008
Harlan Lyso
2007
William Gerritz, International School of Bangkok
2006
Robert Gross, Singapore American School
2005
Paul Poore, Association of American Schools in South America
2004
Robert Sills
2003
Rob Ambrogi
2001
Monica Greeley, Council of International Schools
2000
Niall Nelson, Jakarta International School
1999
Everett McGlothlin
1998
Keith Costello, Rolling Hills Preparatory School
1997
James Ambrose, United International School of Hanoi
1996
Daryle Russell, Saudi Arabian International School in Riyadh
1995
Leo Ruberto
1994
Don Bergman
1993
Cliff Strommen
1992
John Dorbis
1991
Barbara Johnson
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
If you have questions please contact info@aaie.org.