Dr. Nick Carter, superintendent of Breckinridge County Schools, has been named the 2025 Superintendent of the Year by the Kentucky Association of School Administrators (KASA).
He received this prestigious award during KASA’s annual leadership institute in Louisville on Friday, July 26, 2024.
For over 30 years, KASA has partnered with the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) to select Kentucky’s Superintendent of the Year. The chosen individual from Kentucky then competes for the National Superintendent of the Year award.
The Superintendent of the Year Award celebrates the outstanding contributions of Kentucky’s superintendents, recognizing their advocacy for public education, dedication to children, and commitment to the future. Nominees are evaluated based on four criteria: leadership for learning, communication, professionalism, and community involvement.
In Kentucky, a diligent blue-ribbon panel conducts a rigorous multi-phase selection process to determine the state’s Superintendent of the Year.
Dr. Carter is lauded by his nominator as a true servant leader, consistently prioritizing the needs of students and staff. His unwavering commitment to the community, strategic vision, and thoughtful decision-making have propelled Breckinridge County Schools to be one of the best in the state.
He has fostered respectful relationships with staff, students, parents, and the community, always upholding confidentiality and demonstrating professionalism through clear and thoughtful communication. His ability to brainstorm solutions and his willingness to help other administrators grow through example, encouragement, and trust are highly commendable.
“Dr. Carter is a beacon of leadership in our public education community, from Breckinridge County to Washington, D.C.,” said KASA Chief Executive Officer Dr. Rhonda Caldwell. “His core values shine through in his work and the dedication he provides among his Kentucky colleagues. Dr. Carter’s commitment to students, advocacy for public schools, and exemplary service truly embody the spirit of KASA’s 2025 theme: Live Well, Lead Well, and Serve Well. Congratulations, Dr. Nick Carter, on being selected as the 2025 Superintendent of the Year!”
KASA’s Leadership Awards Program is offered in partnership with American Fidelity Assurance Company.
KASA, the largest school administrator group in Kentucky, represents over 3,300 education leaders from across the commonwealth. Founded in 1969, KASA connects education leaders to policymakers, legislators, and other interest groups, providing numerous benefits and services to Kentucky’s school administrators.
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