Executive Board Election Nominees
The elections for President-Elect, Secretary and Region Representatives are coming soon! Electronic voting will begin at 8:00 AM (EDT) on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Voting closes at 5:00 PM. (EDT) on Monday, August 10, 2026. The President-Elect and Regional Representatives will be announced during the Annual Business Meeting.
You MUST be a CURRENT AASPA member to Vote!
President-Elect Candidate: Dr. Amy Dillon
For more than 30 years, Amy Dillon has been a passionate advocate, innovative leader, and unwavering champion for education. Throughout her career, she has built systems, strengthened supports, and elevated the voices of diverse constituencies—always with a steadfast commitment to empowering people and transforming organizations.
Amy currently serves as the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources for the Park Hill School District in suburban Kansas City, Missouri. In this role, she leads with vision and purpose, ensuring that every employee—from recruitment to retirement—is supported, valued, and positioned to thrive. Her work reflects a deep belief that strong schools begin with strong people.
Her commitment to AASPA is both longstanding and deeply rooted. Amy has served on the Time and Place Committee, Membership Committee, Scholarship Committee, and as Chair of the Recognitions Committee. She currently represents Region 5 on the AASPA Executive Board, where she brings thoughtful leadership, strategic insight, and a collaborative spirit. Amy’s service reflects not only dedication, but a clear belief in AASPA’s power to shape the future of school human capital leadership nationwide.
A recognized thought leader, Amy has consistently shared her expertise to strengthen the profession. Early in her HR career, she developed an innovative interviewing protocol for paraprofessionals, presenting at AASPA national conferences and publishing in the Journal of Special Education Leadership. She has presented nationally on school district branding, employee mental health, employment law, virtual onboarding, teacher diversity recruitment through university partnerships, and strategic recruiting practices. Through national conferences, webinars, and publications, she has equipped leaders across the country with practical tools and forward-thinking strategies.
Amy is also deeply committed to developing the next generation of education and HR leaders. She actively mentors emerging professionals and contributes to both national and state-level work, including her ongoing service on the MOASPA Conference Committee.
Her leadership perspective is shaped by diverse experiences as a district teaching specialist, building administrator, director of classified personnel, and human resources leader in three districts. This breadth of experience allows her to understand the challenges and opportunities facing school systems from multiple vantage points.
Amy holds a bachelor’s degree in secondary education from the University of Kansas, a master’s degree in educational leadership from Wichita State University, and a doctoral degree in educational leadership and policy studies from the University of Kansas.
As a candidate for President-Elect of AASPA, Amy brings a bold vision for the future—one grounded in innovation, collaboration, and advocacy. She believes AASPA can continue to lead the national conversation around talent, belonging, leadership development, and organizational excellence in school human resources. With her experience, passion, and proven commitment to service, Amy is ready to help guide AASPA into its next chapter—empowering leaders, strengthening human resource efforts, and ensuring every student benefits from exceptional educators and staff.
President-Elect Candidate: Ramon Ray
Ramon Ray is a nationally recognized human capital leader with more than 20 years of experience advancing talent systems in public education. He currently serves as Chief Talent & Human Resource Officer for the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS) in Savannah, Georgia, where he leads comprehensive strategies to recruit, develop, and retain a high-quality workforce serving over 36,000 students and 5,600 employees.
Throughout his career, Ramon has built a reputation for transforming human resources from a compliance function into a strategic driver of organizational success. His work has focused on addressing some of the most pressing challenges in education today, including teacher shortages, workforce retention, and sustainable talent pipelines. He has led innovative efforts in global teacher recruitment, “grow your own” pipeline development, and competitive compensation design, while also championing recognition-driven cultures that strengthen employee engagement and retention.
Ramon’s leadership and impact extend beyond his district to the national stage. He is a frequent presenter at AASPA conferences and professional learning events, sharing practical, actionable strategies on recruitment, retention, and talent management. His recent presentations—including People Stay Where They Feel Seen: Practical Retention Through Recognition and Leading With Recognition: A Strategic Approach to Retention—reflect his belief that strong systems and strong cultures must work together to sustain the educator workforce.
A dedicated servant leader, Ramon has been an active member of AASPA for over two decades and has served on the AASPA Executive Board in multiple roles, including Executive Board Liaison to the Membership Committee, the Constitution and By-Laws Committee, and the Scholarship Committee. Through this service, he has worked to strengthen governance practices, elevate member voice, and ensure alignment between strategic priorities and member needs.
At the state level, Ramon has demonstrated exceptional leadership as President of the Georgia Association of School Personnel Administrators (GASPA) and as a board member for both GASPA and the Georgia Association of Educational Leaders (GAEL). His work has been recognized through numerous GASPA Best in Class awards, including multiple Platinum recognitions for Strategic Partnerships and honors across recruitment, retention, and talent branding.
Ramon began his career as a classroom teacher and has served in a variety of leadership roles, including instructional coach, program manager, HR director, and executive director. These experiences ground his leadership in the realities faced by educators and reinforce his commitment to collaboration, servant leadership, and consensus-building.
He remains deeply committed to advancing the field of human capital in education by supporting innovative practices, strengthening professional learning, and fostering collaborative networks that elevate school personnel leaders and the systems they serve.
Region 5 Representative: Dr. Sara Skretta 
Her broad expertise reflects an understanding of personnel management, educator workforce development and a commitment to strengthening the preparation, support, and retention of quality educators.
In her current role, Dr. Skretta works collaboratively with school districts, state agencies, and professional organizations to align educator preparation with evolving workforce needs and best practices. Her leadership and collaboration contribute to stronger school partnerships for positive outcomes for both teacher candidates and the students they serve.
Dr. Skretta actively contributes to advancing the profession through her advocacy and her leadership at the state and national level. She has been an active AASPA member for more than 10 years and has served on four AASPA committees, including as Chair of the Professional Development Committee and Co-Chair of the Scholarship Committee. Dr. Skretta has been active in the facilitation of the AASPA National Educator Shortage Summits and has numerous presentations at Annual Meeting and other AASPA events. She currently chairs the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) Midwest Regional Committee, is a member of the AACTE ACSR Executive Committee and is past Chair of the Membership Outreach and Engagement Committee. She is a past president of the
Nebraska Council on Teacher Education (NCTE), the Nebraska Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (NACTE), and is the chair of the NACTE Government Relations Committee. She currently co-chairs the Nebraska Coalition of Education Workforce Development, a P-20 committee of educational stakeholders.
Dr. Skretta holds a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification with professional human resource experience as a building-level administrator and in the roles of Director of Human Resources and HR-Employee Engagement partner in non-profit organizations. She is committed to educational excellence, equity, and continuous improvement and believes in the impact that effective human resources leaders have on student and staff experiences. Outside of work, Dr. Skretta enjoys traveling, cheering on the Huskers, and spending time with her husband—a school superintendent—and their sons.
Region 6 Representative: Dr. Latanza Harrison
Dr. Latanza M. Harrison is currently the Assistant Superintendent of Human
Resources for Alabaster City Schools, Alabaster Alabama. ACS is a suburban public-school district located in South Central Shelby County. ACS is the only public-school district in the City of Alabaster. There are five schools in the district with a total of 754 employees and 6,121 students in grades Pre-K through 12. Latanza served as the Chief Human Resources Officer
from 2020-2026 and as Coordinator of Human Resources for Alabaster City Schools from 2014-2020. In 2013, she joined the ACS family as the Coordinator of Federal Programs serving three elementary schools in the district. Prior to her experience as the Coordinator of Human Resources for Alabaster City Schools, she served in Federal Programs and Human Resources Administration as a Director of Federal Programs and Director of Human Resources. Her role
as a Middle School Specialist for the Alabama State Department of Education resulted in technical assistance and professional development training opportunities for school staff and administrators statewide and in establishing the first statewide SREB pilot of MMGM schools. She also served as a middle school assistant principal for five years.
Harrison received her doctorate in Educational Leadership and Technology from Auburn
University. She also has a Master’s in Mathematics Education and a Bachelor’s in Mathematics
and Biology Education.
Latanza has been an active member of AASPA for thirteen years, serving on the Leon Bradley
Scholarship Committee for six years, nominations committee for two years, nominations chair
and co-chair for four years and has contributed to the field of HR for many years. One such
example of this is her participation and completion of the pHCLE certification process as one of
the inaugural Cohort groups in 2017. As a result, she now advocates for new enrollment by
recruiting members in her state-affiliated group. As the Secretary and Treasurer and member of
the Executive Board for the Alabama Association of School Personnel Administrators, she
provides a wealth of knowledge and guidance to HR professionals statewide through the
facilitation and management of an organizational online communication system. Likewise, she
provides HR literacy to school personnel association members in the state by planning
professional development opportunities for all members and staff. She successfully engages
other HR professionals through participation in the Society for Human Resource Management,
Alabama Society for Human Resource Management and the Birmingham Society for Human
Resource Management organizations annually and monthly. As a result, she has been
instrumental in assisting with membership drives by serving as a member of the membership
committee from 2014-2020. Latanza has also been an active member of the Lions Club
International and Alabaster Lions Club which is involved in projects and activities on a local,
national, and international platform.
Region 6 Representative: Adena Walker
Adena Walker serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer for City Schools of Decatur (CSD), where she leads the district’s human capital strategy and oversees all aspects of staff support, including recruitment, onboarding, engagement, evaluation, compensation, and benefits. A strategic and solutions-oriented leader, she manages HR operations while serving as a trusted advisor to the superintendent and board of education, regularly presenting on workforce strategy and organizational effectiveness.
Ms. Walker began her tenure with CSD in November 2016 as the Human Resources Business Partner and was appointed Chief Human Resources Officer in January 2020. With more than 28 years of experience across both the private and public sectors, she brings deep expertise in designing and administering comprehensive HR systems that support organizational performance and employee success.
She holds a Master's degree in Human Resources Management and a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, and is SHRM-CP certified. She also completed the Human Capital Leaders in Education (pHCLE) certification training, further strengthening her leadership in education-based human capital strategy. Ms. Walker is an active member of both the Georgia Association of School Personnel Administrators (GASPA) and the American Association of School Personnel Administrators (AASPA), where she remains engaged in current trends and best practices in public education workforce management.
Her work demonstrates substantial knowledge of public school personnel challenges, including teacher recruitment and retention, workforce development, and employee well-being. She has led the development of innovative initiatives, including “Classified to Classroom” talent pipelines, tuition support programs in partnership with universities, staff wellness programming, and career development pathways for both employees and students. These efforts reflect her commitment to building sustainable talent systems that support both staff and student success.
Ms. Walker began her HR career in the corporate sector before transitioning into public education, driven by a passion for serving students and future generations. Originally from Florida, she relocated to metro Atlanta in 2006, where she lives with her husband and their three children. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, music, and continuous learning.
For a detail of each position and the nominations/election timeline go to: https://www.aaspa.org/executive-board-nominations