Educational Administration Scholarship

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1 Educational Administration Scholarship 2011 Recipients Matthew J. Adams Drake University Christopher S. Bernier University of Central Florida Maribel Galan Pepperdine University Fawzia A. Keval California State University Amy Marie Kortemeyer University of Northern Iowa Kathleen A. Rieke Indiana University Bruce R. Willingham, Jr. Ashland University For information contact Sharon Mullen at or To sponsor the Educational Administration Scholarship contact Kay Dillon at or American Association of School Administrators 801 N. Quincy Street, Suite 700 Arlington, VA Phone: (703) Fax: (703) The American Association of School Administrators (AASA) award and scholarship programs recognize excellence, profile best practices in public education and honor leaders from inside and outside the field of school administration whose contributions have made a significant impact on the lives and learning of children. The AASA Educational Administration Scholarship was created in 1949 to provide incentive, honor and financial assistance to out- standing graduate students in school administration who intend to make the school superintendency a career. The scholarships are given in the name of AASA s seven former executive directors. Recipients will be honored during AASA s National Conference on Education in Houston, Texas, February 16-18, Each award recipient receives a $2,500 scholarship and $500 for travel expenses. Applications will be available online from chairs of educational ad- ministration departments at universities that have such a program or online at Only one candidate may be submitted by each college or university campus and each candidate must be recommended by the dean of the school of education in which the candidate is enrolled. If a nominee is selected to receive this award, the nominee must be a member of or apply for membership with AASA at the Aspiring Superintendent rate. Applications must be submitted by July 30, Page 1 of 5

2 American Association of School Administrators Educational Administration Scholarship Award Created to provide incentive, honor, and financial assistance to seven outstanding graduate students in school administration who intend to make the school superintendency a career Educational Administration Scholarship Award Application Form APPLICANT MUST BE RECOMMENDED BY THE CHAIR OF THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION IN WHICH THE APPLICANT IS CURRENTLY ENROLLED. ONLY ONE APPLICATION MAY BE SUBMITTED FROM EACH COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY CAMPUS. DEADLINE: APPLICATION MUST BE RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE JULY 30, Please type or legibly print all information on pages 1-3. This information and the required documents explained on pages 1 and 2 will constitute your entire application package. Name: Last First Middle Home Mailing Address: City: State: Zip: address: Daytime Phone: Fax: I am currently enrolled in a graduate program at Name of University/College City, State Degree Sought: Date Begun: Current profession: Current employer: Work Address: City: State: Zip: 1. THE SUPERINTENDENCY AS A CAREER On no more than three (total), single-spaced, 8½ x 11 typewritten pages, submit three separate responses that address the items in the statements/questions below. Please use the following statements/questions as the headings for each of your three responses: A. Describe why you are considering the superintendency as a career. Include the contributions you would like to make in this field. How would you apply this scholarship toward achieving your professional goals? B. As a superintendent you will encounter problems to be solved and decisions to be made. Describe an administrative problem you have encountered. How did you handle it? On reflection, would you handle it differently? (If you have no administrative experience, select and describe a problem you have encountered when teaching in the classroom or in another educational setting.) C. Describe the skills, dispositions, experiences and traits you possess that would make you an attractive superintendent candidate to a district. Your answer should help the reader know you as an administrator. Page 2 of 5

3 2. ONE LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION In your application packet include: A one-page, single-spaced, 8½ x 11 typewritten letter, on letterhead, signed by the dean of the school of education or the head of the department of education where you are currently enrolled. One signed original and five photocopies of your letter of recommendation. 3. TWO LETTERS OF ENDORSEMENT In your application packet include: A one-page, single-spaced, 8½ x 11 typewritten letter from an officer of the school system in which you are employed or from a department member of the college/university you attend. A one-page, single-spaced, 8½ x 11 typewritten letter from a leading citizen of the community in which you have spent the major part of your professional career. Include title and contact information. Signed originals and five photocopies of each of your letters of endorsement. Note: Letters of recommendation and endorsement must be included with the application packet to be accepted. 4. EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING College or University Name of Institution City, State Dates Attended Diploma or Degree (received or Major activities and honors: Scholarships awarded: Books and/or articles published (include dates): Special projects in education completed or in progress: Field/concentration of graduate work: Page 3 of 5

4 5. EXPERIENCE IN TEACHING AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION (In Chronological Order) Inclusive dates Name of school City, State Subjects or assignments 6. OTHER PAID EXPERIENCE (In Chronological Order) (e.g. military, trade, business, social work, youth activities) Inclusive dates Type of work 7. VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS Include sports; hobbies; clubs; professional, civic and fraternal associations; and church and community service. Activity Extent of participation 8. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS (AASA) MEMBERSHIP If chosen as a recipient of the 2012 AASA Educational Administration Scholarship Award, you must have or obtain membership in AASA. For information or to become a member, go to 9. SIGNATURE I understand that this scholarship will be awarded to graduate students who intend to make the school superintendency a career and that information in this application packet may be used to publicize this award. I attest that the information contained in this application and in its required documents is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge as evidenced by this signature. Signed: Date: Printed Name: Page 4 of 5

5 APPLICATION PACKET CHECKLIST (Please do not include this page with your completed application packet.) Ensure all required information on pages 1-3 of the application is complete and page 3 is signed. Copy pages 1-3; include the original and 5 copies. Include the SUPERINTENDENCY AS A CAREER section which totals 3 single-spaced, typewritten pages addressing statements/questions A, B, and C on page 1; statements/questions A, B, and C on page 1 are used as headings for the responses; include one original and five photocopies. Include a one-page LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION (one signed original on college/university letterhead and five photocopies) from the dean of the school of education or head of the department of education where you are currently enrolled as a graduate student. Include two one-page LETTERS OF ENDORSEMENT (one original and five photocopies): An officer of the school system in which you are employed or college/university you attend. (e.g.: school superintendent, university professor, etc.) A leading citizen (not related to you by blood or marriage) of the community in which you have spent the major part of your professional career. The original signed letters of endorsement must contain the title and contact information of the writer. Assemble the original application packet and each of the five photocopied packets as follows: (On top) Pages 1, 2 and 3 of the application SUPERINTENDENCY AS A CAREER sections A,B,C One LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION Two LETTERS OF ENDORSEMENT Staple all packets once in the upper left corner. Please note: Do not include copies of your resume, photographs, extra references, binders, plastic sleeves, pocket folders or other extraneous materials with your packets. The judges will not consider these materials in the award selection process. SEND YOUR APPLICATION PACKET BY JULY 30, 2011 TO: Sharon Mullen Educational Administration Scholarship Awards American Association of School Administrators 801 North Quincy St., Suite 700 Arlington, VA EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION SCHOLARSHIP AWARD TIMELINE April 29, 2011 Applications available on AASA website and at educational administration departments of colleges or universities July 30, 2011 Deadline for applications to be sent to AASA Aug, 2011 Applications sent to a panel of 5 superintendents appointed by the AASA Executive Committee as judges Sept. - Oct Judges review application packets November 2011 Award recipients are notified Feb , 2012 The seven award recipients receive $2,500 scholarships at the AASA National Conference on Education in Houston, TX. For information or questions contact Sharon Mullen: smullen@aasa.org or Page 5 of 5