Wyoming
Superintendents of the Year

This is the WASA’s most prestigious superintendent award, the recipient represents our state as the Wyoming Superintendent of the Year at the annual American Association of School Administrators National Conference on Education and competes for the National Superintendent of the Year.  The recipient is selected by a committee of past Wyoming Superintendents of the Year still serving as a Wyoming Superintendent.

Congratulations!
Wyoming Superintendent of the Year 2022
Jay Curtis
Park #1

Jay Curtis began his education career as an Agriculture Teacher in Bakersfield, CA, where he was also an FFA Advisor, CTE Department Chair, and head varsity wrestling coach. Jay served as Assistant Dean of Students for one year before moving to Meeteetse, Wyoming. Mr. Curtis served the Meeteetse community as a K-12 Principal for two years before leading the district as superintendent for seven years. Jay Curtis is currently in his fourth year as Superintendent of Schools in Park County School District One.

Mr. Curtis attended Northwest College in Powell, WY, as well as attending the University of Wyoming where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Ag Business & Economics. He received his Master of Education in Education Management from the University of LaVerne in Bakersfield, CA. Jay earned his Ed Specialist degree from Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA, and is currently working on his Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from Liberty University.

Mr. Curtis has extensive leadership experience. Over the years, he has served as NW regional President, NW President-Elect, WASA President, WASA Executive Committee, AASA Governing Board, and AASA Executive Committee. Jay has attended the Center for Creative Leadership Coaching, PLC Institutes, numerous WASA, AASA, and NSBA conferences and represented Wyoming at the 2018 Federal STEM Summit.

          Some of the programs that Mr. Curtis has implemented in PCSD #1 are as follows:  a 4.5-day week for students, Reading Recovery at the elementary schools, PLC Communities at Powell High School, Increased Mental Health and SRO coverage, Mental Health Community Partnerships, Enhanced Threat Assessment protocols, and a new Agriculture Learning Facility.

A letter of support for Mr. Curtis states, “He is a shining example of strong, strategic and consistent leadership in Park County. Superintendent Curtis empowers district staff, principals, and teachers to achieve excellence...”