The New Hampshire School Administrators Association, in coordination with the American Association of School Administrators, has announced that Lisa Witte of Peterborough is the New Hampshire Superintendent of the Year for 2022. Witte, who is superintendent of schools for the Monadnock Regional School District (SAU No. 93) will receive a special award during the AASA National Conference held Feb. 17 to 19, 2022, in Nashville.
Witte was selected for this honor by a panel of her peers from a group of nominees. Ronna F. Cadarette, superintendent of schools for SAU No. 58 noted that, “Lisa is a consummate advocate for students and excellence in learning. Her topics of information and inspiration include safe return to school, advocacy for public policy support and change, while continually reminding the public that there is a fine balance in all we do. The actions she takes model pure courage and strength to forge forward with a vision for change and hope in New Hampshire Schools that go far beyond just words.”
Witte lives in Peterborough with her daughter Avery. She currently serves on the executive board for the New Hampshire School Administrators Association. She is currently a volunteer firefighter for Peterborough Fire and Rescue.