Gardner Edgerton Board of Education member Julie Aldridge has been selected to participate in the Kansas Association of School Boards (KASB) Leadership for Tomorrow Class of 2026.
The KASB Leadership for Tomorrow program gives board members, superintendents and administrators time to explore change theories and strategies, participate in leadership skill training and expand understanding of education and key issues for effective governance and raising student achievement. Through five two-day sessions, the class will visit local schools, hear classroom presentations and participate in class discussions of issues and challenges facing Kansas education.
Participants are selected through an application process that emphasizes demonstrated leadership in Kansas public education, as well as involvement in efforts that strengthen effective governance and support improved student achievement.
Aldridge joins an accomplished group of educational leaders from across Kansas in the Class of 2026. Congratulations!
KASB Leadership Tomorrow Class of 2026:
Jessica McCoy, Brewster USD 314 Superintendent
Michelle Hajek, Centre USD 397 Board Member
Jason Johnson, Clearwater USD 264 Superintendent
Crystal Steinmetz, Deerfield USD 216 Superintendent
Joe Kelly, DeSoto USD 232 District Leader
Lillian Lingenfelter, Emporia USD 253 Board Member
Ryan Karjala, Emporia USD 253 District Leader
Julie Aldridge, Gardner - Edgerton USD 231 Board Member
Scott Boden, Goessel USD 411 Superintendent
Stacey Price, Goodland USD 352 Board Member
Stacey Gee, Ulysses USD 214 Board Member
Sarah Perez, KASB Marketing Communications Manager
Dr. Joshua Snyder, Kansas City USD 500 District Leader
Tony Salcido, Lakin USD 215 Board President
Jackie Kennedy, Lansing USD 469 Board Member
Derek Reinhardt, Lyons USD 405 Superintendent
Courtney Jane Hochman, Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 Board Member
Ian R Long, Newton USD 373 Board member
Amy Wright, Paola USD 368 District Leader
Emily George, Pittsburg USD 250 Board Member
Christopher Hansen, Plainville USD 270 Board President
Brandi Miller, Rock Creek, USD 323 Board Member
Michelle Caudill, Seaman USD 345 Board Member
Ginger Robert, Silver Lake USD 372 District Leader
Amy Jensen, Wichita Public Schools, USD 259 Board Member