Annual Conferences

MASA Fall Conference - Attendees

Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM (CDT) to Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM (CDT)

Madden's on Gull Lake

11266 Pine Beach Peninsula Road
Brainerd, MN 56401-2080
United States

This Is the Work. Lead On.

Clarity • Courage • Community

We're not here to talk about the work. We're here to dig into it.

Minnesota's school leaders are doing some of the most important—and most complex—work in our state. This fall, MASA gathers educational leaders from across Minnesota to learn, connect, and lead forward together.

Look for practical sessions that move beyond awareness to real implementation guidance. Hear from peers who've navigated similar challenges. Walk away with tools, strategies, and ideas you can use on Wednesday morning.

What We're Planning:

Actionable strategies for sustainability and resource management
Implementation guidance on AI integration and adoption
Solutions designed for districts of all sizes
Honest conversations about the challenges and opportunities ahead
Peer learning and structured dialogue

📍 September 27–29, 2026 | Madden's on Gull Lake

Join your colleagues from across Minnesota to:

Engage in deep learning with thought leaders and practitioners.
Strengthen your network and exchange ideas with peers.
Reflect on the leadership needed now—and the future of public education.

✨ Special Conference Events

Dale G. Jensen Classic Golf Tournament – Sunday afternoon at Pine Beach East Course, supporting the MASA Foundation.
Welcome Event – Kick off Sunday evening with connection and conversation.
Women’s Leadership Celebration – Monday at 3:30 p.m. at Town Hall.

Come ready to learn, connect, and be inspired—your leadership is needed now more than ever.

🏅 MASA Service Recognition

One of the highlights of the MASA Fall Conference is recognizing members for their years of dedicated service in educational leadership.

Members who have reached eligible service milestones may receive a Service Recognition Pin during the conference.

If you've reached a milestone year, simply select the appropriate Service Recognition option during your conference registration. Eligible milestones include:

5 Years – Administrator or Superintendent Pin
10 Years – Administrator or Superintendent Pin
15 Years – Administrator or Superintendent Pin
20 Years – Administrator or Superintendent Pin
25 Years – Administrator or Superintendent Pin
30 Years – Administrator or Superintendent Pin
35 Years – Administrator or Superintendent Pin
40 Years – Administrator or Superintendent Pin
45 Years – Administrator or Superintendent Pin

Recognition is available to members who have completed the applicable years of service and at least five years of MASA membership. Eligibility is based on completed school fiscal years. The highest level of attainment will be recognized at the conference.

Lodging at Madden's on Gull Lake

The MASA Fall Conference will be held at Madden's on Gull Lake, one of Minnesota's premier resort destinations. A block of guest rooms has been reserved exclusively for conference attendees, providing convenient access to conference sessions, networking opportunities, dining, and resort amenities throughout your stay.

Available Lodging Packages

2-Night Package (Sunday, September 27 - Tuesday, September 29, 2026)

Single Occupancy: $655.00 per person
Multiple Occupancy: $443.44 per person

3-Night Package (Saturday, September 26 - Tuesday, September 29, 2026)

Single Occupancy: $982.48 per person
Multiple Occupancy: $665.16 per person

All packages include lodging, breakfast and dinner each day, access to the Tennis & Croquet Club, non-motorized watercraft, golf green fees on Pine Beach East, Pine Beach West, and the Social 9 courses (cart fees additional), and applicable sales tax.

Reserve Early

Because the MASA Fall Conference utilizes a large portion of Madden's lodging inventory, available rooms fill quickly each year. We strongly encourage attendees to make reservations as soon as possible to ensure availability and secure their preferred lodging package.

Registration & Lodging Deadline: August 13, 2026

Full package payment is required at the time of reservation. Package payments are refundable, less a $25 cancellation fee, through August 13, 2026. Cancellations after August 13 are non-refundable; however, substitutions are welcome.

Reserve Your Room Now!

Agenda

September 27
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Dinner Wilson Bay Dining If you are not staying at Maddens, please purchase a meal ticket for dinner.
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM	Welcome Event & Golf Results
September 28
7:30 AM - 3:00 PM	Conference Check-In Town Hall Foyer
8:30 AM - 10:45 AM	Welcome and Opening Keynote Town Hall - Governor's Ballroom
10:45 AM - 3:30 PM	Exhibit Hall Open Town Hall Upper and Lower Levels
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM	Break in the Exhibit Hall Town Hall Upper and Lower Levels
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM	Breakout Sessions Various Locations
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM	Lunch Wilson Bay Dining Hall
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM	Dessert Reception Town Hall Upper and Lower Levels
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM	General Session: Richard Green Scholar Presentation Presentation by Silvy Lafayette Town Hall - Governor's Ballroom
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Break in the Exhibit Hall Town Hall Upper and Lower Levels - Drawing at 3:15 pm!
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Women's Leadership Celebration All are welcome to attend!
September 29
6:00 AM - 8:00 AM	Breakfast Buffet Enjoy a buffet breakfast at your convenience during the scheduled time. If you are not staying at Maddens, please purchase a meal ticket for this breakfast if you are planning to attend.
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM	Breakout Sessions Various Locations
9:40 AM - 10:40 AM	Breakout Sessions Various Locations
10:50 AM - 12:00 PM	Closing Keynote Dr. Tommie Mabry

Attendees (197)

Dr. Bill E Adams Superintendent

Dr. Bill E Adams Superintendent Willmar Public Schools

Dr. Andrew M Almos Superintendent

Dr. Andrew M Almos Superintendent ISD 728 - Elk River Area Schools

Brad Anderson Account Executive Apple Inc.

Chace B Anderson

Karsten L Anderson Superintendent

Karsten L Anderson Superintendent St. Francis Area Schools

Minda L Anderson Assistant Superintendent Big Lake Public School District

Tim Anderson Superintendent

Tim Anderson Superintendent Northfield Public Schools

Dan R. Armagost Executive Director

Dan R. Armagost Executive Director Southern Minnesota Education Consortium

Rick Aulie Superintendent of Schools

Rick Aulie Superintendent of Schools Crosby-Ironton School District

Kevin E Babcock Superintendent

Kevin E Babcock Superintendent Tri-City United Schools

Ryan B Barnick Superintendent Zumbrota-Mazeppa Schools

Joel D Baumgarten Superintendent Eden Valley-Watkins Schools

Karla Beck Superintendent

Karla Beck Superintendent Madelia Public Schools

Brett A Benson Superintendent Lake Crystal-Wellcome-Memorial Schools

Jamie J Bente Superintendent Faribault Public Schools

Bradley D Bergstrom Superintendent

Bradley D Bergstrom Superintendent Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools

Jamie M Boelter Superintendent

Jamie M Boelter Superintendent New London-Spicer School District

Michael P Bolsoni Superintendent

Michael P Bolsoni Superintendent Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Schools

Dustin D Bosshart Superintendent

Dustin D Bosshart Superintendent Cleveland Public School

Dr. Tyrone NMN Brookins Assistant Superintendent South Washington County Schools

Janell R Bullard Superintendent

Janell R Bullard Superintendent Paynesville Area Schools

Jeff J Burgess Superintendent

Jeff J Burgess Superintendent Mesabi East School District

Vern L Capelle Superintendent

Vern L Capelle Superintendent Upsala Area Schools

Jason Carlson Executive Director

Jason Carlson Executive Director NW Service Cooperative

Cliff G Carmody Executive Director

Cliff G Carmody Executive Director SWWC Service Cooperative

Daniel M Carpenter Superintendent and Principal Badger School District

Greg Cole Superintendent Anoka Hennepin School District

Tim J Collins Superintendent St. Clair Public Schools

Quennel Cooper Assistant Superintendent

Quennel Cooper Assistant Superintendent St. Louis Park Public Schools

Dr. Renee S Corneille Executive Director of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Practice

Dr. Renee S Corneille Executive Director of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Practice University of Minnesota

Rochelle M Cox Assistant Superintendent Fridley Public Schools

Scott G Croonquist Executive Director Association of Metropolitan School Districts

Latanya Daniels Superintendent

Latanya Daniels Superintendent Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District

Dr. Kristin L Dehmer Assistant Superintendent, Business and Administrative Services

Dr. Kristin L Dehmer Assistant Superintendent, Business and Administrative Services Moorhead Area Public Schools

Pat Devine Superintendent

Pat Devine Superintendent Princeton Public Schools

Matt Dickhausen Executive Director MN Community Ed Association

Brian R Dietz Superintendent Chisago Lakes School District

Josie Dingmann Superintendent

Josie Dingmann Superintendent Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Public Schools

Renae Donaghue Executive Director / Director of Special Education

Renae Donaghue Executive Director / Director of Special Education Bemidji Regional Interdistrict Council

Bob Driver Executive Director MASSP

Lisa Edwards Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education Eden Prairie School District

Kevin L Enerson Superintendent

Kevin L Enerson Superintendent ROCORI Public Schools

Kristopher A Evje Superintendent

Kristopher A Evje Superintendent Ortonville School District

Hope A Fagerland Assistant Superintendent St. Anthony-New Brighton School District

Amanda L Fay Executive Director of Technology

Amanda L Fay Executive Director of Technology Minnetonka Public Schools

Aaron J Fischer MREA Executive Director MREA

Shawn Fondow Superintendent Minnesota Transitions Charter School

Dr. Ann-Marie Foucault Superintendent St. Michael-Albertville School District

Andrew Fougner Superintendent Red Lake County Central ISD 2906

Jamie L Frank Superintendent Windom Area Schools

Courtney Frie Superintendent

Courtney Frie Superintendent Plainview-Elgin-Millville Schools

Jeremy W. Frie Superintendent

Jeremy W. Frie Superintendent Dover-Eyota Public Schools

Tamika Fuller Educational Consultant Education Reform Enterprises

Ken G Gagner Superintendent Braham Area Schools

Beth J Giese Superintendent

Beth J Giese Superintendent Kasson-Mantorville Schools

Walter Gnewikow Superintendent La Crescent Hokah School District

Dr. Tim E. Godfrey Superintendent

Dr. Tim E. Godfrey Superintendent Red Rock Central Schools

Dr. Evan D Gough Superintendent

Dr. Evan D Gough Superintendent Goodhue School District

Tony Greene Superintendent

Tony Greene Superintendent Red Lake Falls Schools

Matt D. Grose Superintendent

Matt D. Grose Superintendent Grand Rapids School District

Kevin K Grover Superintendent

Kevin K Grover Superintendent East Grand Forks Public Schools

Bryan J Hackbarth Superintendent Warren-Alvarado-Oslo School District

Sam Hanson Sales and Marketing Manager

Sam Hanson Sales and Marketing Manager Captivate Media + Consulting

Dr. Erich K. Heise Superintendent

Dr. Erich K. Heise Superintendent Bagley Public Schools

Gregory Hexum Superintendent Esko Public Schools

Matt Hillmann Executive Director Minnesota Association of School Administrators

Dr. Carlondrea D Hines Superintendent

Dr. Carlondrea D Hines Superintendent St. Louis Park Public Schools

Chris Hoehn Executive Director

Chris Hoehn Executive Director MASPA

Dr. Eric M Hudspith Superintendent Waseca Public Schools

Sara Hunter District Partnerships

Sara Hunter District Partnerships Abre

Sarah Hunter Chief Academic Officer Anoka Hennepin School District

John-Paul R Jacobson Superintendent

John-Paul R Jacobson Superintendent Forest Lake Area Schools

Bob J Jaszczak Superintendent Red Wing Public Schools

Thomas A. Jerome Superintendent

Thomas A. Jerome Superintendent Roseau School District

Willie L Jett II Commissioner Minnesota Department of Education

Brad A Johnson Interim Superintendent

Brad A Johnson Interim Superintendent Wadena-Deer Creek Schools

Cherie L Johnson Executive Director

Cherie L Johnson Executive Director Goodhue County Ed. District

Greg R Johnson Superintendent Little Falls Community Schools

Guy Johnson Superintendent

Guy Johnson Superintendent Stewartville Public Schools

Marc C Johnson Executive Director ECMECC

Wade A Johnson Superintendent

Wade A Johnson Superintendent Kittson Central School District

Maryrose Jones District Partnerships

Maryrose Jones District Partnerships Abre

Elida Kane Director of K-12 Academic Programs Minnetonka Public Schools

Dr. Wayne A. Kazmierczak Superintendent

Dr. Wayne A. Kazmierczak Superintendent White Bear Lake Area Schools

Drew T Kjono Superintendent

Drew T Kjono Superintendent Stephen-Argyle Central Schools

Jason E Kjos Superintendent

Jason E Kjos Superintendent Menahga Public Schools

Gina M Kleive Superintendent

Gina M Kleive Superintendent Lake Superior School District

Peter Knutson Account Executive Apple Inc.

Eric L Koep Superintendent

Eric L Koep Superintendent West Central Area School District

Michelle Krell Executive Director Minnesota Elementary School Principals' Association MESPA

Ryan T Krominga Superintendent

Ryan T Krominga Superintendent Pillager Public Schools

Dr. Ryan A Laager Superintendent

Dr. Ryan A Laager Superintendent Belle Plaine Public Schools

Silvy Lafayette Executive Director of Assessment, Research and Evaluation

Silvy Lafayette Executive Director of Assessment, Research and Evaluation St. Louis Park Public Schools

Gary Lee Deputy Executive Director

Gary Lee Deputy Executive Director MN School Board Association

Wayne LePard Superintendent Royalton Public School District

Brenda S Lewis Superintendent

Brenda S Lewis Superintendent Fridley Public Schools

Christopher D Lindholm Superintendent

Christopher D Lindholm Superintendent Cook County Public Schools

Tiffany B Litman Executive Director / Director of Special Education

Tiffany B Litman Executive Director / Director of Special Education Area Special Education Cooperative

Dr. Jenny L Loeck Superintendent

Dr. Jenny L Loeck Superintendent Roseville Area Schools

Jeffrey DG Lund Superintendent Marshall County Central Schools

John C Magas Superintendent Duluth Public Schools

Nate H Manaen Assistant Superintendent Eastern Carver County Schools

Jeannie M Mayer Superintendent

Jeannie M Mayer Superintendent Verndale Public School District

Angi McAndrews Superintendent

Angi McAndrews Superintendent Houston Public Schools

Diane M McCarron

Diane M McCarron SpEd Forms

Carrie A McDonald Superintendent Hibbing Public Schools

Dr. Emily M McDonald Assistant Superintendent / Chief of Staff Lakeville Area Public Schools

John McDonald Retired Superintendent Retired Superintendent

Kristil McDonald Retired Administrator Retired Administrator

Michael Meihak Superintendent NRHEG Public Schools

Matt Menier Executive Director of Academics

Matt Menier Executive Director of Academics St. Anthony-New Brighton School District

Dr. Chris E Mills Superintendent Thief River Falls School District

Peyton Mills Superintendent Renville County West School District School District

Jason Molesky Leadership Executive Apple Inc.

Scott J Monson Superintendent

Scott J Monson Superintendent Minneota Public Schools

Shane M Monson Superintendent Morris Area Schools

Mary E Morem Superintendent

Mary E Morem Superintendent Aitkin Public Schools

Dr. Kirk L. Morris Assistant Superintendent Saint Paul Public Schools

Paul Neubauer Senior Consultant

Paul Neubauer Senior Consultant TeamWorks International

Heidi Neumueller Principal

Heidi Neumueller Principal Cuningham

Julie A. Nielsen Superintendent South Washington County Schools

Heidi J Nistler Superintendent

Heidi J Nistler Superintendent SW Metro Intermediate District 288-06

Carla F Nolan Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction Becker Public School District

Fred Nolan Retired

Fred Nolan Retired Foley Retiree

Jamie L Nord Assistant Superintendent Elk River Area School District

David E Oehrlein Superintendent Holdingford Public School District

Barry W Olson Retiree

Dr. Peter L. Olson-Skog Superintendent

Dr. Peter L. Olson-Skog Superintendent West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan Area Schools

Heath C Olstad Superintendent / 7-12 Principal

Heath C Olstad Superintendent / 7-12 Principal Fillmore Central Schools

David E Pace Superintendent Greenway Public School District

Anthony M Padrnos Executive Director of Technology Osseo Area Schools

Joey M-H Page Superintendent Austin Public Schools

Josh Pauly Partnerships Brisk Teaching

Josh Pauly Partnerships Partnerships

William L Peel Superintendent

William L Peel Superintendent Willow River Area School

Dr. Kent S Pekel Superintendent

Dr. Kent S Pekel Superintendent Rochester Public Schools

Donald J Peschel Superintendent Sauk Centre Public Schools

Daniel W Posthumus Superintendent

Daniel W Posthumus Superintendent Foley Public Schools

Dr. Laurie A Putnam Superintendent St. Cloud Area School District

Ray Queener Owner and Principal Consultant

Ray Queener Owner and Principal Consultant TeamWorks International

Melissa A Radeke Superintendent

Melissa A Radeke Superintendent Lester Prairie School District

Charles R Rankin Superintendent

Charles R Rankin Superintendent Brainerd Public Schools

Mark A Raymond Superintendent

Mark A Raymond Superintendent Dassel-Cokato Schools

Mark W Redemske

Dr. Mike T Redmond Superintendent

Dr. Mike T Redmond Superintendent Shakopee Public Schools

John E Regan Executive Director of Business Services Elk River Area School District

Pat W. Rendle Superintendent Deer River Schools

Kassidy D Rice Senior Director of Education Solutions

Kassidy D Rice Senior Director of Education Solutions Sourcewell

Sue E Richards-Chase Superintendent

Sue E Richards-Chase Superintendent Cass Lake-Bena Schools

Mark E Ristau Superintendent

Mark E Ristau Superintendent Medford Public Schools

Dr. Michael Rivard Superintendent of Schools

Dr. Michael Rivard Superintendent of Schools Sartell-St. Stephen Schools

Kari T Rock Assistant Superintendent Elk River Area School District

Dr. Megan L Rogholt Director of Teaching & Learning Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools

Shae Rohrer Director of School & Community Advocacy

Shae Rohrer Director of School & Community Advocacy Cook Center for Human Connection

Tim Rohweder Superintendent

Tim Rohweder Superintendent Proctor Public Schools

Dr. Nathan D Rudolph Superintendent Cambridge-Isanti Public Schools

Kori Ryan Director of Services

Kori Ryan Director of Services SpEd Forms

Jeff M Sampson Superintendent Cannon Falls Public Schools

Dr. Lisa L Sayles-Adams Superintendent

Dr. Lisa L Sayles-Adams Superintendent Minneapolis Public Schools

Kristine M Schaefer Assistant Superintendent South Washington County Schools

Frank Schill Superintendent Carlton-Wrenshall School District #2918

Dr. Jeremy P Schmidt Superintendent Becker Public School District

Harold H Scott Senior Officer of Student and Family Supports

Harold H Scott Senior Officer of Student and Family Supports Fridley Public Schools

Emily A Seefeldt Director of Teaching & Learning

Emily A Seefeldt Director of Teaching & Learning Red Wing Public Schools

Beth S Shermoen Superintendent

Beth S Shermoen Superintendent International Falls Schools

Eric J Simmons Executive Director of Technology

Eric J Simmons Executive Director of Technology Stillwater Area Public Schools

Aaron E Sinclair Director of School Leadership

Aaron E Sinclair Director of School Leadership Sourcewell

Jamie S Skjeveland Superintendent

Jamie S Skjeveland Superintendent Montevideo Public Schools

Allegra R Smisek Executive Director Perpich Center for Arts Education

Dr. Teri A. Staloch Superintendent

Dr. Teri A. Staloch Superintendent Robbinsdale Area Schools

Laura Stelter Executive Director

Laura Stelter Executive Director Arcadia Charter School

Zena Stenvik Superintendent

Zena Stenvik Superintendent Columbia Heights Public Schools

Jake Sturgis Founder & CEO

Jake Sturgis Founder & CEO Captivate Media + Consulting

Felicia Thames Assistant Superintendent Eden Prairie School District

Christina Thayer Anderson Director of Community Education and Engagement

Christina Thayer Anderson Director of Community Education and Engagement Cambridge-Isanti Public Schools

Scott M Thielman Superintendent

Scott M Thielman Superintendent Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools

Michael J Thomas Superintendent

Michael J Thomas Superintendent Hopkins Public Schools

Max R Torgerson Superintendent

Max R Torgerson Superintendent Hill City

Christine L. Tucci Osorio Superintendent

Christine L. Tucci Osorio Superintendent North Saint Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District

Tim Tydlacka Superintendent Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian Public Schools

Scott J Vedbraaten Superintendent Browerville Public Schools

Heidi Venem Superintendent

Heidi Venem Superintendent Glenville-Emmons School District

Daniel H Voce Superintendent

Daniel H Voce Superintendent Mora Public Schools

Jason J Vold Superintendent Onamia Schools

Nate Walbruch Superintendent Byron Public Schools

Ben Wallace Senior Account Executive

Ben Wallace Senior Account Executive Ameresco

Dr. Patrick M. Walsh Retiree NewTech High

Holly L Ward Superintendent

Holly L Ward Superintendent Dawson-Boyd Public Schools

Perry Wedum Vice President Kelly Education

Kevin J Wellen Superintendent

Kevin J Wellen Superintendent Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schools

Maura Weyandt Associate Superintendent

Maura Weyandt Associate Superintendent Roseville Area Schools

Terrence T. Wilding Superintendent MN State Academies

Jeff S Wilson Superintendent

Jeff S Wilson Superintendent Underwood School District

Nicole M Woodward Executive Director

Nicole M Woodward Executive Director St. Croix River Ed. District

Ariana L Wright Superintendent

Ariana L Wright Superintendent Lake City Public Schools

Stefanie A Youngberg Superintendent

Stefanie A Youngberg Superintendent East Central Public Schools

Dr. Brian J Zambreno Superintendent

Dr. Brian J Zambreno Superintendent South St. Paul Public Schools

Dr. Annette M Ziegler Assistant Superintendent Secondary Schools

Dr. Annette M Ziegler Assistant Superintendent Secondary Schools Anoka Hennepin School District

MASA is committed to fostering welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environments at all MASA sponsored events—whether in person or virtual.

By participating in MASA events, attendees, speakers, guests, partners, and staff agree to:

Treat all participants with courtesy and professionalism
Respect differences in perspective and identity
Use respectful language and avoid personal attacks or harassment
Report concerns or unsafe situations to MASA staff

Harassment, discrimination, or any form of harmful conduct will not be tolerated. MASA reserves the right to take appropriate action, including removal from the event, in response to any violations.

Anyone who experiences or witnesses concerning behavior, is asked to contact MASA staff or contact the MASA Executive Director directly. All concerns will be addressed promptly and confidentially.

A link to the full MASA Event Code of Conduct can be found here. Let’s work together to make every MASA event a safe and inclusive space for all.

Special Conference Events

⛳ Dale G. Jensen Classic – Golf Tournament

Kick off the Fall Conference with an afternoon of golf and networking—all in support of the MASA Foundation and its leadership development programs.

📅 Sunday, September 27, 2026
⏰ Tee Times: Starting at noon
📍 Pine Beach East | Brainerd, MN

Cost: $50 MASA Foundation donation – paid during golf registration + Green fees are waived for Maddens guests, only requiring a cart fee of $18 (+tax) upon arrival.

Click here to register now!

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✨ Women’s Leadership Celebration

Celebrate and honor the achievements of women in educational leadership while connecting with colleagues from across Minnesota. This special event is open to all conference attendees and exhibitors—come show your support and be inspired!

Monday, September 28, 2026 – 3:30 pm

Let us know you're planning to come by selecting the free ticket for the event in the registration!

For registration questions, please contact us at members@mnasa.org.

If you need to cancel, please notify us in writing by Friday, September 11, 2026. A $75 cancellation fee applies; no refunds will be issued after this date.