Superior School District leader named ‘Wisconsin Superintendent of the Year’

SUPERIOR, Wis. (Northern News Now) - The superintendent of the Superior School District has been honored with a prestigious award.

Dr. Amy Starzecki was named the Wisconsin Superintendent of the Year by the Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators.

She is being recognized for her role in increasing graduation rates and overall student achievement throughout the district.

"I am truly honored to receive this recognition. This is a result of the work of our amazing educators and students in the School District of Superior," Dr. Starzecki said. "Each day, it is a privilege to serve such an incredible community, and I am proud of what we have accomplished together these last seven years."

"We would like to express our sincere congratulations to Dr. Amy Starzecki for this tremendous honor," said Steve Olson, president of the Superior Board of Education. "She has demonstrated an ability to build strong relationships and clearly understands how important collaboration is with her administrative team, board members, teaching and support staff, and our students, parents, and the greater community."

Starzecki has more than 20 years of experience in various educational leadership roles including her time as an assistant superintendent with Duluth Public Schools.

She will receive the award in January at the annual convention in Milwaukee, Wis.