The MASA Foundation

The mission of the 501(c)(3) School Administrators Charitable and Educational Foundation is to enhance the leadership development of educational administrators, to encourage and support individuals interested in careers in teaching or educational administration, to enhance the role and image of educational administrators, and to conduct research and provide information to policymakers and the public at large.

The MASA Foundation sponsors the Equity and Excellence in Education Network, Professional Assistance Team, MASA Mentor Program, and the Professional Dialogue Sessions.

Let’s Grow Our Own

Let's "grow our own" leaders for tomorrow's schools. We encourage you to consider a pledge to the MASA Foundation to help Minnesota's education system continue to improve by developing the skills of our leaders. Donate to the MASA Foundation and champion excellent school leadership in Minnesota. Thank you!

The MASA Foundation Bylaws: Click Here

The MASA Foundation is Proud to Sponsor:

The Equity and Excellence in Education Network. The MASA Foundation has generously provided funds to support:

Professional Assistance Team (P.A.T.)

Check out the Professional Assistance Team (P.A.T) webpage! District administrators today often face daunting situations and tough decisions with limited resources for effective support and coaching. The Foundation believes the P.A.T program directly supports its mission of leadership development and individual support by meeting the immediate need of MASA members to confidentially discuss issues, seek advice, and receive valuable coaching from experienced and trusted MASA colleagues.

Professional Dialogue Sessions

The Professional Dialogue Sessions were a series of eight virtual sessions hosted originally by Commissioner Jett and then by Dr. Brenda Cassellius. The topics, while general in nature, addressed issues of race and culture pertinent to the conversation.

MASA Mentor/Mentee Program

MASA wants its members to be supported well so that they thrive and achieve success. We believe that a strong mentoring program will support administrators new to their roles in building their capacity to lead their schools in student achievement growth. MASA provides first-year mentoring to any MASA member, regardless of the component group, who is new to their role or new to their role in Minnesota. The MASA Mentor Program provides resources to address your specific development needs. We use multiple strategies, including guidance and coaching, networking, training, emotional, professional and social support. For further information, contact your MASA Regional Leader. View the mentoring program here!

Thank you to our 2024-25 Foundation Board of Directors

Chair: Charles Kyte
Chair-Elect: Ranae Case Evenson
Treasurer: Scott Thielman
Board Members:

Krin Abraham
Gary Amoroso
Cliff Carmody
John Christiansen
Marty Duncan
Rachel Gorton
Jen Hegna
Deb Henton
Mike Hoheisel
James Johnson
Shelly Maes
Chris Mills
Janet Mohr
Scott Monson
Sara Paul
Diane Rauschenfels
Harold Remme
Chris Richardson
Charles Rick
Mark Ristau
Scott Thielman
Ed Waltman
Shawn Yates