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2019 Special Education Administrator of the Year
Scott Hare, Director of Student Special Services, Mankato Area Public Schools The Minnesota Administrators for Special Education (MASE) has named Scott Hare, Director of Student Support Special Services of Mankato Area Public Schools, as the 2019 Special Education Administrator of the Year. Hare has received this award for his dedication to students with disabilities and their families, and his active involvement in professional and community affairs. He will be honored at a statewide recognition ceremony during the MASA/MASE Spring Conference, March 7-8, 2019, at the Minneapolis Marriott Northwest in Brooklyn Park. “I have known Scott for over twenty years and during that time I have seen him evolve from a high school principal into one of the most respected veteran special education leaders in Minnesota,” said Darren Kermes, Superintendent of the SouthWest Metro Intermediate District. “Scott has mentored numerous aspiring special education directors and it is time to acknowledge all that he has done for the field of special education in our state.” Press Release 2019 MASE Distinguished Service Award Laura Tubbs Booth, Attorney and Managing Partner, Booth Law Group The Minnesota Administrators for Special Education (MASE) has named Laura Tubbs Booth, Attorney and Managing Partner at Booth Law Group, the recipient of the 2019 Distinguished Service Award. Laura will be honored for her positive history and association with Minnesota public education, contribution to improving Minnesota’s public education, and reputation as a person who willingly “goes the extra mile” at a statewide recognition ceremony during the MASA/MASE Spring Conference, March 7-8, 2019, at the Minneapolis Marriott Northwest in Brooklyn Park. Laura began her career in public education at the Executive Director of Human Resource Services with Wayzata Public Schools. She was then an attorney and partner at Rider Bennett, LLP. Laura is managing partner and founder of Booth Law Group. Press Release 2019 New Special Education Leader Award Amy Ernst, Director of Special Education, Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools The Minnesota Administrators for Special Education (MASE) has named Amy Ernst, Director of Special Education of the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools, as the recipient of the 2019 New Special Education Leader Award. Ernst received this award for her commitment to students with disabilities and their families and her active involvement in professional and community affairs. She will be honored at a statewide recognition ceremony during the MASA/MASE Spring Conference, March 7-8, 2019, at the Minneapolis Marriott Northwest in Brooklyn Park. “Amy exemplifies what this award represents: a willingness to risk, an ability to collaborate, skills in listening and communicating, and a broad understanding of the educational system,” said Nan Records, Retired Director of Special Education and Regional Low Incidence Facilitator at Sourcewell. “She may be new as a director, but for years, Amy has demonstrated passion, commitment, and the skills necessary to impact the quality of education for students with disabilities.” Press Release 2019 Legacy Award Gaynard Brown, Retired Director (Paul Bunyan Education Cooperative) Gaynard Brown, Retired Director of the Paul Bunyan Education Cooperative (PBEC), has been awarded the Legacy Award by the Minnesota Administrators for Special Education (MASE). Brown will be honored for his commitment to encouraging, developing, and mentoring leaders who reflect the MASE mission at a statewide recognition ceremony to be held at the 2019 MASE Fall Leadership Conference, October 23-25 at Cragun’s Conference Center in Brainerd. Brown is an outstanding advocate for children with disabilities and their families. He did things the right way and was not afraid to voice his opinion when he felt a child was not getting what they need to be successful. In his leadership practices, Brown was a caring individual and this was reflected in the way he treated children, parents, teachers, administrators, and the people who work for him. The compassion, respect, and caring that Brown showed as a Special Education Director has made him a very beloved and esteemed leader in his district and across the state. Press Release |
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