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

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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. 

Click Here to join the MASA Foundation and champion excellent school leadership in Minnesota. Thank you!

The MASA Foundation Bylaws:
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The MASA Foundation is Proud to Sponsor: 

The Equity and Excellence in Education Network
“Triple E,” is a new offering by MASA. Dr. Katie Pekel of the University of Minnesota and Mr. Sebastian Witherspoon of Equity Alliance are working with MASA staff and the Triple E Steering Committee to guide this work. The MASA Foundation has generously provided funds to support MASA's Equity and Excellence in Education Network.

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 are a series of eight virtual sessions hosted originally by Commissioner Jett and currently by Dr. Brenda Cassellius. The topics, while general in nature, will address 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. Click Here to view the MASA Regional Information
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2022 - 23
Foundation Board of Directors

Chair
Chris Richardson

Chair-Elect
Shawn Yates

Treasurer
Scott Thielman

Board Members
Krin Abraham
Gary Amoroso
Don Bungum
Cliff Carmody
Ranae Case Evenson
John Christiansen
Marty Duncan
Rachel Gorton
Amy Hansen-Bhutta
Heather Harms
Jen Hegna
Mike Hoheisel
James Johnson
Charles Kyte
Shelly Maes
Chris Mills
Janet Mohr
Scott Monson
Sara Paul
Diane Rauschenfels
Harold Remme
Charles Rick
Mark Ristau
Kelly Smith
John Thein
Rachel Udstuen
Patrick Walsh
Ed Waltman

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