Mark T. Bielang, superintendent of schools in Paw Paw, MI, will be installed as 2009-10 AASA president on July 16 from 6-7 pm with reception immediately following.

The event will be held in conjunction with AASA’s summer governance meetings and the AASA Seattle Summit in Seattle, Wash. (Hotel information listed below.)

Michigan AASA members are invited to attend all the installation events.

At that same ceremony, Edgar B. Hatrick, III, superintendent of Loudoun County, VA, Public Schools, will be installed as 2009-10 president-elect. Hatrick has been a member of AASA for 22 years and has served on the AASA Executive Committee and the AASA Governing Board.

Hatrick has served as superintendent in Loudoun County since 1991. Previously, he was assistant superintendent in Loudoun County. He served as president of the Virginia Association of School Superintendents and the Washington Area Superintendents’ Study Council. He has been a guest lecturer at University of Virginia, George Mason University, Shenandoah University and Marymount University. He received his doctorate and master’s degrees in education from Virginia Tech and his bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Richmond.

Finally, the following individuals will be sworn in to the AASA Executive Committee:

• Jerry Colonna, superintendent in Beaverton, Ore.;
• Joe Gertsema, superintendent in Yankton, S.D.;
• Chris Wright, superintendent of the Hazelwood School District in St. Louis, Mo.; and
• Frank Sippy, superintendent of Pomperaug Regional School District 15 in Middlebury and Southbury, Conn.

“AASA is fortunate to have new members on the AASA Executive Committee to work with Ed and Mark to advance our shared vision of high-quality public education for all students,” said AASA Executive Director Dan Domenech.

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HOTEL INFORMATION

Hyatt At Olive 8
1635 8th Avenue
Seattle, WA  98101 

Group Rate: $179 Single, Double Occupancy
Reservation Phone Number: (206) 695 1234
Be sure to mention "AASA or American Association of School Administrators" to receive the AASA discounted rate.

Hotel-Reservation Deadline: Sunday, June 16, 2009 - Please be sure to secure your housing accommodations quickly. Reservations are based on availability after June 16.