2023 MASE Spring Award Recipients Announced!
February 24, 2023
Each year, MASE provides an opportunity to recognize outstanding members and colleagues who are dedicated leaders and advocates for children and Minnesota education. We are pleased to announce this year’s spring award recipients!
The 2023 MASE Legacy Award recipient will be announced at the MASA/MASE Spring Conference on Thursday, March 9, 2023. The Legacy Award is presented and celebrated annually at the MASE Fall Leadership Conference.
Special Education Administrator of the Year Award
presented Thursday, March 9 at the MASA/MASE Spring Conference
Dr. Sarah Mittelstadt, Executive Director, Southern Plains Education Cooperative | News Release
The MASE Special Education Administrator of the Year Award recognizes a MASE member for excellence in special education leadership. The recipient must be a practicing administrator and a member of MASE with a minimum of 5 years of administrative experience and must have demonstrated a concern for students/families with disabilities as well as active involvement in professional and community affairs.
MASE New Special Education Leader Award
presented Friday, March 10 at the MASA/MASE Spring Conference
Heidi Nistler, Director of Special Education, Eden Prairie Schools | News Release
This award is given annually to a new leader who exhibits the leadership excellence required to be effective in challenging times. These skills include: a willingness to risk, an ability to collaborate, skills in listening and communicating, and a broad understanding of the educational system. Further, this award is given to a new leader who has demonstrated passion and commitment to the MASE mission of shaping policies and practices which impact the quality of education for students with disabilities.
Please note MASE did not select a recipient for the 2023 MASE Distinguished Service Award.
Congratulations to all of our spring award recipients!
The 2023 MASE Legacy Award recipient will be announced at the MASA/MASE Spring Conference on Thursday, March 9, 2023. The Legacy Award is presented and celebrated annually at the MASE Fall Leadership Conference.
Special Education Administrator of the Year Award
presented Thursday, March 9 at the MASA/MASE Spring Conference
Dr. Sarah Mittelstadt, Executive Director, Southern Plains Education Cooperative | News Release
The MASE Special Education Administrator of the Year Award recognizes a MASE member for excellence in special education leadership. The recipient must be a practicing administrator and a member of MASE with a minimum of 5 years of administrative experience and must have demonstrated a concern for students/families with disabilities as well as active involvement in professional and community affairs.
MASE New Special Education Leader Award
presented Friday, March 10 at the MASA/MASE Spring Conference
Heidi Nistler, Director of Special Education, Eden Prairie Schools | News Release
This award is given annually to a new leader who exhibits the leadership excellence required to be effective in challenging times. These skills include: a willingness to risk, an ability to collaborate, skills in listening and communicating, and a broad understanding of the educational system. Further, this award is given to a new leader who has demonstrated passion and commitment to the MASE mission of shaping policies and practices which impact the quality of education for students with disabilities.
Please note MASE did not select a recipient for the 2023 MASE Distinguished Service Award.
Congratulations to all of our spring award recipients!