UW–Madison alumnus Christopher Borreca has been honored with AASA, The School Superindendents Association‘s Friend of AASA award.
Borreca earned a master’s degree from the School of Education’s Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education in 1983 and now serves as a lawyer primarily representing school districts in special education issues.
According to a news release about the 2023 honorees, Borreca “works tirelessly for his school clients in special education and general school law matters. His wealth of experience as a former teacher and school administrator and his tremendous passion has resulted in significant outcomes for his clients for nearly 30 years, in the courtroom as well as the state and federal legislatures.”
This Friend of AASA award is given by AASA’s executive director to a non-educator, school district-based person, or group/organization that has consistently supported the mission of AASA and has given his or her time and effort to help the association accomplish its goals to advocate on behalf of public education and assist with the professional development of its members.
AASA, The School Superintendents Association, founded in 1865, is the professional organization for more than 13,000 educational leaders in the United States and throughout the world. AASA’s mission is to support and develop effective school system leaders who are dedicated to equitable access for all students to the highest quality public education.
Learn more in this news release.