Nominated by Melissa Pearlman Wayne Walters is superintendent of Pittsburgh Public Schools in Pennsylvania. In her nomination, colleague Melissa Pearlman notes Walters’ efforts to elevate professional learning, focus on continuous improvement, and create a culture of inclusiveness and equity. Superintendent Wayne Walters is celebrated by his colleague Melissa Pearlman for his “leadership, emphasis on ongoing and job-embedded learning, promotion of collaborative learning communities, and integration of data-driven practices, ultimately resulting in improved learning outcomes for students.” Walters’ dedication to Pittsburgh students and their families is reflected in the many roles he has held over 30 years in the district, including serving as the assistant superintendent of professional development. Pearlman, the district’s assistant superintendent of school performance, cited Walters’ commitment to support “significant initiatives to shape