2021 MASA Fall Conference
Saturday - Sunday, September 25 - 26, 2021
MASA Board Meeting
DECC, Duluth

Sunday, September 26, 2021
MASA Foundation Golf Tournament
Duluth

​Monday - Tuesday, September 27 - 28, 2021
MASA Fall Conference Program 
DECC, Duluth

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2020 MASA Fall Conference Available Handouts 

GENERAL SESSION
Fearless Positivity - Mastering Mindset in the Midst of Uncertainty
Amy Blankson
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GENERAL SESSION
The Influence of Society’s Perceptions and Stereotypes on African American Women Administrators’ Leadership Practices
Richard Green Scholar Recipient, Dr. Kim Hiel, Superintendent, Fridley Public Schools
AVAILABLE AT A LATER DATE

GENERAL SESSION
What Does Research Say?
Dr. Kim Gibbons, Director, Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement, University of Minnesota
Dr. Katie Pekel, Principal in Residence, University of Minnesota
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BREAKOUT SESSIONS ROUND 1 
Minnesota State High School League Update
Lisa Lissimore, Associate Director, Minnesota State High School League
Laura Mackenthun, Assistant Director, Minnesota State High School League
Bob Madison, Associate Director, Minnesota State High School League
Erich Martens, Executive Director, Minnesota State High School League
Jody Redman, Associate Director, Minnesota State High School League
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More Effective Supervision of Employees and Team Management in a Virtual World 
Bruce Miles, CEO, Big River Group
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Understanding the Minnesota Safe and Supportive Minnesota Schools Act and Its Implications for School Administrators
Stephen Knutson, Attorney, Knutson, Flynn, & Deans, P.A.
Katharine Saphner, Associate Attorney, Flynn, & Deans, P.A.
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BREAKOUT SESSIONS ROUND 2
Micro-endorsements Designed To Advance Your Districts Mission
Matt Hillman, Superintendent, Northfield School District
Jim Martin, Head of District Partnerships, BloomBoard, Inc.
Jennifer McLachlan, Education Consultant, Sourcewell
Dave Paschke, Project Director, South Central Service Cooperative
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Providing 6' of Physical Distance Between Your District and MOE Issues
Marcy Doud, Assistant Superintendent, Office of Specialized Services, Saint Paul School District
Cherie Johnson, Executive Director, Goodhue County Education District
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Are You Listening to the Whispers?
Chris Devine, Equity Program Specialist, Equity Alliance MN
Regina Seabrook, Equity Program Specialist, Equity Alliance MN
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BREAKOUT SESSIONS ROUND 3
Optimizing the Effectiveness of Mental Health Support Staff in Your District
William Dikel, Independent Consulting Child And Adolescent Psychiatrist
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Handling Cash Flow during COVID
Steve Pumper, Vice President, PMA Financial Network
Michel Hart, Director of Public Finance, PMA Financial Network
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The Fantastic Four: Tenets to build a super leadership team
Matt Hillmann, Superintendent, Northfield School District
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BREAKOUT SESSIONS ROUND 4
Using Relationships to Drive Academic Improvement
Rob Metz, Deputy Director, The BARR Center
Christina Ritter, Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives, The BARR Center
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Embedding Equity in the Whole Child Approach
Rachel Logan, Equity and Inclusion Consultant, Sourcewell
Lisa Worden, Education Consultant, Sourcewell
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Sustaining Student Learning and Success: A Holistic COVID-19 Response Strategy – Presentation and Panel Discussion
Jill Ackers, Senior Learning Designer, Fielding International
Randy Fielding, Founding Partner, Fielding International
Jennifer Leyva, Senior Interior Designer, Fielding International
Jay Litman, Partner and Architectural Practice Leader, Fielding International
Jeanne Reddy, Senior HVAC Manager, Creative Environment Corporation
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