ST PAUL, Minn — Editor's note: The video above first aired on June 21, 2023.
The leader of St. Paul Public Schools is being honored for his work as a leader and his dedication to creating an environment where everybody can learn.
SPPS Superintendent Dr. Joe Gothard is Minnesota's 2024 Superintendent of the Year, an honor announced Wednesday by the Minnesota Association of School Administrators (MASA). Gothard was selected by a panel made up of representatives from education organizations across the state. He will be among the candidates for National Superintendent of the Year at the National Conference on Education on Feb. 15-17 in San Diego.
"Dr. Gothard’s selection as the 2024 Minnesota Superintendent of the Year reflects his unwavering commitment to excellence in education and his exceptional leadership in our state's educational community,” said MASA Executive Director Dr. Deb Henton. “His innovative leadership and dedication to fostering a supportive and equitable learning environment have significantly impacted the success of all SPPS students and educators."
Gothard was named superintendent of SPPS in 2017. In the years since he has led the district through a high-profile labor dispute, focused on narrowing the achievement gap among students and helped navigate problems that challenge large urban districts like budget shortfalls and community violence.
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