Iowa City Superintendent Honored with K-12 Dive Recognition

Matt Degner Named K-12 Dive’s 2025 Superintendent of the Year

Congratulations to Iowa City Community School District Superintendent Matt Degner for being named K-12 Dive’s Superintendent of the Year.

Matt’s leadership is a standout example of the positive impact Iowa administrators are making across our state. Under his guidance, the district has navigated complex challenges while staying focused on creating unique, high-quality opportunities for every student.

About the Award
This year marks the tenth anniversary of the Dive Awards, which honor administrators and school systems from across the United States. To be considered, leaders must demonstrate excellence in the following pillars:

• Student Achievement
• Whole-Child Programming
• Post secondary Pathways
• Community Engagement

Read the full announcement and Matt's district profile

Explore the award criteria and selection process

Note: K-12 Dive Awards are not associated with SAI's Administrator of the Year program.