Professional Assistance Team
What is the P.A.T.?
The job of leadership in public school systems is very complex and leaders might encounter difficult situations such as issues with personnel, parents, communities or school boards. MASA wants to provide our members with as much assistance as possible. Therefore, in addition to the MASA legal support services, we have created the Professional Assistance Team (P.A.T.).
The Professional Assistance Team is made up of individuals who have a wealth of experience in operating schools. The P.A.T. will use their experience to help their colleagues when they need consultation and/or advice if they run into a difficult situation. Each member has promised to treat every contact with confidentiality. The only case in which information may be shared is in the event that a situation is complex enough that a member may require legal assistance, and will be directed to the MASA Executive Director.
Examples of services the P.A.T. provides:
- Answers to questions regarding your role as a superintendent or central office leader
- Advice on how to handle specific situations involving the community, school board(s), employees, students, and operational situations
- Communication situations
- The P.A.T. will always maintain confidentiality when working with our members.
MASA members are encouraged to contact any member of the P.A.T. directly for assistance or expertise!
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Theresa Battle Dr. Theresa Battle, superintendent of Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191, graduated from Hampton University with a Bachelor of Science in special education. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in educational administration and a Doctorate of Education from the University of Minnesota. Previously, Dr. Battle worked for St. Paul Public Schools for 28 years over two tenures. She served the district in many capacities, including as a classroom teacher, special education facilitator, lead teacher, assistant principal, assistant director for curriculum, development and instruction, principal and assistant superintendent. Additionally, Dr. Battle has worked for Osseo Area Schools, Minneapolis Public Schools and University of Minnesota, where she developed a statewide college readiness program, Ramp Up to Readiness. In her current position as superintendent, Dr. Battle provides leadership and support for the education of 7,500 students, PreK-12 programming, Adult Education and Community Education programs. District 191 has eight elementary schools, two middle schools, two high schools and a K-12 Virtual Academy. |
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Reggie Engebritson Reggie Engebritson is currently a shared superintendent for the St. Louis County School District and the Mountain Iron-Buhl School District in northeastern MN on "da Range." She has been a superintendent since January 2018. Prior to the superintendency, Reggie was the Executive Director/Special Education Director for the Northland Special Ed Co-op which served 10 districts in NE MN. |
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Jeffrey Holm Jeff has 38 years of public school experience. He has been a teacher, a principal, an assistant superintendent, and a superintendent. Jeff completed the AASA National Superintendent Certification Program and is a passionate advocate for public education. |
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Tom Lee Tom Lee is a seasoned educator with a BA and MA in Special Education from Michigan State University and an Ed.S from the University of St. Thomas. He has 13 years of experience as a Teacher of Students with Vision Impairments in Oregon and District 287. Transitioning to administration, he served as Assistant Principal in Minneapolis from 1993-1995, then as Elementary Principal at Normandale Hills Elementary (1995-2007) and Principal at Olson Middle School (2007-2013) in Bloomington. Later, he led Waseca Public Schools as Superintendent from 2012-2020. In retirement, Tom has held multiple interim roles, including Interim Superintendent and Principal positions across various districts from 2021 to 2024. |
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Peter Olson-Skog Dr. Peter Olson-Skog began serving as Superintendent of West Saint Paul, Mendota Heights, and Eagan Area Schools in 2017. He was named a Richard Green Scholar for his doctoral research, which described how district offices can support and empower principals. He has also been an assistant superintendent, director of teaching and learning, principal, research/assessment/evaluation coordinator, and teacher. Dr. Olson-Skog has given all of this tuition money to the University of Minnesota. He holds a BA in Elementary Education, an MA in Human Resource Development, and a PhD in Educational Leadership and Policy. His K12 principal and superintendent licensure were also from the U of M. Go Gophers! He and his wife, Amy, their three kids, and two dogs have lived in the metro area since 1999. Growing up, Peter lived on both coasts and in Canada, yet you won't catch him saying "Eh" anymore. |