NSBA Executive Director to Retire in Fall 2012

Alexandria, Va.  (December 13, 2011) - After more than 15 years with the National School Boards Association (NSBA), Executive Director Anne L. Bryant has announced her decision to retire next fall. 

Bryant became Executive Director of NSBA in 1996.  She has been instrumental in focusing the organization's governance, research, and training on increasing achievement for all students and advocating on behalf of school boards in the Congress, in the federal courts, in federal agencies, and in the public media.

During Bryant's tenure, NSBA launched the Center for Public Education, a national resource for credible and practical information on public education research, data, and analysis; established the Key Work of School Boards, a framework to focus and guide school boards in their work; and expanded NSBA's federal and legal advocacy with numerous successes on Capitol Hill, in the courts, and in federal agencies.
 
In announcing her decision, Bryant noted, "I am so proud of the work NSBA has done with a superb team of staff and school board leaders to advance public education and improve student achievement. I have gotten to know so many school board members from across the country whose stories of dedication and leadership have touched my life and promoted NSBA's mission of advocating for equity and excellence in public education through school board leadership."

NSBA President Mary Broderick commented, "Anne has been a true leader and advocate for public education.  Her vision and energetic leadership have nurtured exemplary school board governance focused on student achievement.  Anne has inspired excellence in educational leadership across the country. Beyond school boards, Anne's collaborative spirit with other educational organizations has improved knowledge, understanding, and leadership. We have all benefitted immeasurably from Anne's wisdom, commitment, and grace."

A search committee will be formed with the anticipated appointment of a new Executive Director in September 2012.

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Founded in 1940, the National School Boards Association (NSBA) is a not-for-profit organization representing state associations of school boards and their more than 90,000 local school board members throughout the U.S. Working with and through our state associations, NSBA advocates for equity and excellence in public education through school board leadership. www.nsba.org