FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Joan Wade, Ed.D.
Executive Director, AESA
Email: jwade@aesa.us
Stacie Opahle Joins Esteemed 2024-25 Executives in Residence Leadership Program
[Green Bay, WI] – The Association of Educational Service Agencies (AESA) is pleased to announce that Stacie Opahle, Executive Director of Learning Services at CESA 7, has been selected as a member of the 2024-25 Executives in Residence (EIR) cohort.
The EIR program is designed to cultivate future national leaders among Educational Service Agencies (ESAs) by providing an environment rich in mentorship from current executives and fostering opportunities for collaborative learning. Participants like Ms. Opahle will engage in discussions, share services and programs, and contribute to special projects, all aimed at enhancing their leadership skills and expanding their professional networks.
Ms. Opahle brings a wealth of experience from her role at CESA 7, where she oversees Learning Services, Special Education, and Head Start. Her leadership has been instrumental in supporting a diverse range of educational needs, from rural to urban and tribal school districts within Northeast Wisconsin.
Upon her acceptance into the program, Ms.Opahle stated, "I am thrilled to participate in the Executives in Residence program, which will allow me to expand my collaborative and innovative capabilities. This opportunity will enable me to learn from and contribute to a national network of educational leaders."
Dr. Joan Wade, Executive Director of AESA, commented, "Stacie Opahle’s expertise in managing diverse educational programs and her commitment to excellence make her a perfect fit for the EIR cohort. Her innovative approach and dedication to service excellence will significantly enrich the collective learning of the group."
The program will commence on July 16, 2024, during AESA’s Summer Leadership Conference and will continue until July 2025. During this period, Ms. Opahle and her fellow cohort members will explore critical issues facing educational service agencies today, focusing particularly on effective service delivery and leadership development.
For more information about the Executives in Residence program please contact Dr. Joan Wade at the details provided above.