Superintendent, Dr. Tonya Merrigan, completes AASA National Superintendent Certification Program

Dr. Tonya Merrigan is among more than 30 superintendents, nationwide, to successfully complete the School Superintendents Association’s (AASA) National Superintendent Certification Program. 

 

The certification process is spread over 20 months and is tailored for superintendents who have been in the job for seven years or fewer or those seeking to refresh their skill set. The forums, seminars and coaching provide opportunities to define and examine issues that surface in real-life situations. These issues include:

  • Providing world-class instructional leadership;

  • Building and managing a district budget;

  • Mastering effective communication and political skills;

  • Using 21st-century technology effectively in instruction and management;

  • Managing superintendent/school board relations; and

  • Designing a career path for oneself.

 

Dr. Merrigan was acknowledged in a graduation ceremony on February 14, 2024, during AASA’s National Conference on Education in San Diego, Calif.