Dr. Jack Rose, professor and former dean of the MSU College of Education, is the 2008 recipient of the Kentucky Association of School Administrators’ William T. Nallia Award. The Kentucky Association of School Administrators (KASA) presented the award to Rose July 17, at its 39 th Annual Conference in Louisville .

The award is named in honor of Mr. William T. Nallia, a KASA executive director from 1975-1986. Under his leadership, the organization experienced tremendous growth and remained at the forefront of innovation in public education in Kentucky . The KASA Board of Directors presents the Nallia Award annually to an education leader who has visionary leadership which has contributed significantly to the quality of public elementary and secondary education in Kentucky .

Rose, well known in the education field, has worked for, mentored, supervised or taught three generations of Kentucky school leaders. During this time, he has been a tireless advocate for quality public schools, both within the profession and in the political and legislative arena. Rose is a 1965 and 1967 graduate of Murray State and a 1993 recipient of the MSU Distinguished Alumnus Award.

Having served more than 20 years as Superintendent of Calloway County Schools, Rose now trains administrators at the university level. His list of professional activities is lengthy, including serving as the President of The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), also serving on the Education Professional Standards Board and as one of the “founding fathers” of the Kentucky Center for School Safety.

The Kentucky Association of School Administrators is the largest public school administrators’ group in Kentucky , representing more than 3000 education leaders from across the Commonwealth.  Formed in 1969, the organization connects K-12 education leaders to policy makers, legislators, and other interest groups, and provides numerous benefits and services to Kentucky ’s school administrators.